RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) – 2002, 10’ SeaDoo GTI PWC w/1 Inboard Rotax Engine - 85 HP
  Vessel #2 (V2) – 1993, 8’ SeaDoo PWC SPX w/1 Rotax Inboard Engine – 55 HP
  
  On 07/13/2018, at about 07:50 p.m., these two vessels were cruising on Lake Washington close to Juanita Beach, located near Kirkland/Kenmore, WA in King county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date at about 08:01 p.m., Officers were informed, through a radio call, of a boating accident where one person had a broken leg.  They responded and arrived at the accident location and could see two PWCs beached and an aid crew attending to a patient.
  
  After mooring, Officers walked over to the PWCs.  Both Operators, Operator1 (V1) and Operator2 (V2), had similar recollection of the incident.  They were traveling in Kirkland waters just South of Saint Edwards State Park.  V1 (Operator1) was in front of V2 (Operator2) when V1 (Operator1) made a hard turn to port.  Operator1 (V1) thought Operator2 (V2) was a lot further behind him when he made the turn.  Operator2 (V2) was too close to Operator1 (V1) to avoid hitting him.  
  
  V1 (Operator1) hit the port side of V2 (Operator2) with the bow of his PWC.  As V1 (Operator1) climbed V2 (Operator2) it crushed Operator1’s left leg causing a compound fracture.  Operator2 (V2) was able to get the attention of a nearby homeowner who was able to assist them to shore.
  
  There was significant damage to Operator1’s PWC (V1) on the port side and minimal damage to Operator2’s (V2).  A vessel inspection was completed on both PWCs with Warnings given to Operator2 (V2) for various safety equipment violations.
  
  1 Injury (V1) / 0 Fatalities	
  V1 - No Apparent Alcohol Involvement / V2 Operator – Had Been Drinking - Not Under the Influence
  V1 Damage Estimated at $3,000 / V2 No Damage Reported
  Both Operators were Wearing a PFD
  Neither Operator had a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  