RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 had 3 additional passengers, two of which were wearing a PFD because they were under the age of 17. Vessel 2  had 1 additional passenger who were both wearing PFD's. The operator of vessel 1 was not wearing an engine cutoff lanyard. The operator of vessel 2 was wearing an engine cutoff lanyard. Both vessels were equipped with remote steering. 
   
  Vessel 1 was traveling west at idle speed left of mid-channel and vessel 2 was traveling east on plane right of mid-channel in a head-on course on the Monlezun Canal. The Monlezun Canal is a narrow canal approximately 37 yards wide located in the city limits of Lake Arthur that has a city ordinance (ordinance 356) establishing a speed limit of 5 mph. Vessel 1 did not have his running lights on and vessel 2 was a personal water craft that is not equipped with running lights. The operator of vessel 1 could hear vessel 2 approaching his location and started to head to mid- channel. Vessel 1 shined a light towards vessel 2 and vessel 2 then turned to port. Vessel 1 also turned to port. Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on the bow of his vessel and traveled up and over the starboard side of vessel 1 causing damage to the bow and starboard side of vessel 1. Vessel 2 incurred damage to the starboard bow putting a hole and scratches in the fiberglass. Vessel 1 reported 1 injury with a small contusion on the right face. Vessel 2 reported 1 injury with a laceration on the left foot. Both required medical attention. I conducted field sobriety test on the operators of both vessels and there was no evidence to suggest either operator was impaired. 
  
  Citations were issued: was issued to operator1 for Improper running lights and for Careless Operation.
  Citation was issued to operator2 for Operate Personal Watercraft at night and for Careless Operation.
   