RedactedNarrative: V1 rear-ended V2 because operator of V1 failed to adhere to International Navigational Rule #5: Improper Lookout. Passenger of V2 was struck by V1 and taken to the hospital for her injuries.
  After interviewing each subject separately, I concluded:
  •	-OP1 was observed several times by all witnesses talking and texting on his cellphone while operating V1 throughout the duration of the tour
  •	-While approaching a stopping point near Sigsbee Navel Base, OP2 and VICTIM on V2 came to a complete stop as advised by the guide.
  •	-V2 directly behind V1 failed to come to a complete stop at a safe distance, ramming into V1 from behind.
  •	-Both OP1 and passenger were ejected from V1 and into the water.
  •	-Victim immediately started complaining of back pain.
  •	-OP1 and Passenger climbed back aboard V1 and the entire tour group returned to the dock at Galleon Marina, where EMS was called 
  •	-Victim was placed on a Backboard and transfered to Lower Keys Medical Center for treatment.; Victim was admitted to Lower Keys Medical Center with complaints of a lower left back/hip injury. She was released the same evening with contusions in the same area.