RedactedNarrative: Operator was operating Vessel 1(an unregistered 2018 Yamaha Waverunner) while following Vessel 2 (an unregistered 2018 Yamaha Waverunner) upstream in the Amite river/Diversion Canal at a high rate of speed through the Hill Top Public Boat launch posted No Wake Zone when Vessel 2 came to a stop. Operator attempted to maneuver around Vessel 2 on the port side when his vessel struck Vessel 2 on the rear port side impacting Vessel 2 and the passenger. Operator's vessel rolled ejecting himself and his passenger. the passenger of Vessel 2 sustained a broken fibula and severe muscle and tendon damage to her left leg. A witness called 911 and proceeded to administer first aid to the injured passenger. An emergency medical services ground unit for Acadian Ambulance transported the passenger to OLOL hospital in Baton Rouge for treatment. Vessel 1 sustained marking on the front starboard side and Vessel 2 sustained marking and spider webbing of fiberglass on the rear part side. Upon conclusion of the investigation, evidence indicated the cause of the accident was careless operation and operator inattention. Operator 1 was following too close and failed to notice the posted No Wake Zone signs and Vessel 2 stopped before it was too late to react. Operator 1 was issued citation number D640952 for the violations of LRS 34:851.4- Careless operation of a vessel, LRS 34:851.27- Violate No Wake Zone, and LRS 34:851.20A- Operate an unregistered motorboat. 
  Operator 1 was determined not to be impaired based upon the field sobriety test administered at the scene. All parties involved were wearing PFD's and the operators of both vessels were wearing kill Switch lanyards.