RedactedNarrative: On July 29, 2021 approximately 1250, Vessel 1 PWC was struck by vessel 2 PWC causing damage to the left side of vessel 1 and ejecting both operators, injuring both operators as they hit the water.
  
  Vessel 1 operator was transported to Outer Banks Hospital and diagnosed with a bruised leg. The operator of Vessel 1 stated that he was traveling 21- 40 mph and went past vessel 2 and lost sight of Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 then turned left to locate Vessel 2.  Vessel 2 collided with Vessel 1.  Vessel 1 has damage to the Port side were Vessel 2 collided with Vessel 1. 
  
  Vessel 2 operator received a bruise on his right shoulder.  Vessel 2 operator stated that he was traveling 21- 40 mph straight when Vessel 1 came up his right side and then went ahead of him.  Then Vessel 1 cut in front of Vessel 2 causing Vessel 2 to collide with Vessel 1.  Vessel 2 has fresh scrape marks on the trailer eye bolt and down the hull. indicating were he collided with Vessel 1 and came back down on Vessel 1's left side.
   
  Neither Alcohol nor drugs played a role in this incident.  Operator of Vessel 2 was cited GS 75A-13.3 (e) (5) (5): Operating contrary to the “rule of the roads” or following too close to another vessel, including another personal watercraft.  For the purposes of this subdivision, “following too closely” means proceeding in the same direction and operating at speed excess of 10 MPH when approaching within 100 feet to the rear or 50 feet to the side of another vessel that is underway.
  
  
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