RedactedNarrative: Operator of vessel 1 stated that him and operator of vessel 2 were on a parallel course and vessel 2 was just behind and to the left. 
  
  Operator 2 made an about turn to the left and placed the throttle in neutral. Operator 1 stated that to his left operator 2 was directly in front of his path of travel with a port beam aspect or full left side of pwc exposed in from of him. 
  
  Operator 1 stated that he tried turning left and right but as he did not have throttle engaged, his pwc proceeded straight into the port side of vessel 2. 
  
  Vessel 1's bow struck vessel 2 near amidship, traditionally where a foot will rest while sitting on a pwc. 
  
  Subsequently operators left leg was broken in the crash. Operator 1 stated that neither operator 1 and operator 2 were wearing pfd's. Operator 1 was cited for failure to wear pfd while operating and an expired registration. A passing by pontoon didn't witness the crash but heard it and went to assist if able. The operator/witness issued pfds for the operators of vessels until the lake fire vessel recovered injured. No alcohol involved.
  