RedactedNarrative: Operators of PWC #1 and PWC #2 are friends. They were on the lake riding and wake jumping. They were operating on East Upper Lake when PWC #1 slowed to a stop and PWC #2 collided with PWC #1. PWC #2 impacted #1 on the rear port side, traveling over #1 and exiting on the front starboard side. Upon impact, Operator #1 was struck by PWC #2 in the left hip, body and in the temple. Operator #1 was found in the water after the impact. He was later pronounced dead. Operator #2 suffered facial lacerations. 
  
  Deputies spoke to Operator #2. He stated that Operator #1 and another friend had been doing a little wake jumping prior to the crash. He said that Operator #1 stopped abruptly, likely with the brake feature on the PWC. He didn't know why he would have engaged the brake. Operator #1 stopped approximately 20-25 feet in front of PWC #2 at a "T" or angled position. Operator #2 was going approximately 35-40 mph when #1 braked.
  
  The other friend said Operator #1 may have stopped to check his phone. Operator #1's mother said she had sent a text message to her son, and was concerned that he stopped to read her message. Operator #1's phone is in the lake.
  
  Life jackets were being worn by both and alcohol was not a factor. Following too close, excessive speed, and lack of experience are thought to be the causes for this incident. There was damage to both craft and PWC #1 is a Total Loss.