RedactedNarrative: On saturday, may 28, 2022, at approximately 3:30pm, wildlife officer saw an injured man holding a towell on his face and bleeding heavily while he was walking through the wrightsville beach wildlife boating access area.  Upon investigation, the injured man was injured while riding on a pwc in the icw.
  
  Upon investigation, officer interviewed both operators including one passenger as well as a witness that was following the pwc and it was determined that the following events took place:  vessel 1 was heading in a north direction on the icw at approximately 20-25 mph substantially ahead of vessel 2 who was also heading north approximately 50-60 mph.  Vessel 2 was behind and to the right of vessel 1.  Operator1 stated that he looked behind him and saw 3 pwcs in the distance traveling in the same direction, but thought he was far enough ahead of the pwc to turn right into a creek.  Operator1 then turned vessel 1 to the right crossing into the path of vessel 2.  Operator2 stated that just before impact was made, he was able to turn his pwc to the right in an attempt to avoid the collision.  Vessel 2 made contact in the middle of vessel 1.  The pwc went airborne and operator2 was ejected off and over vessel 1 landing on the opposite side of where the impact was.  
  
  After impact, operator2 was able to get back onto his pwc for a short time heading back to wrigghtsville beach boat ramp.  Within minutes, operator2 knew that he needed medical help and was able to gain assistance from a friend.  Subject, who was on a boat following the pwcs, took operator2 back to the wrightsville beach access area where wildlife officers met operator2 in the parking lot.  It was at that time, they noticed several deep facial lacerations.  Operator2 declined ems and was taken to new hanover regional medical center for medical attention.
  
  Injuries:  operator2 received head contusions and several facial lacerations.
  
  Charges filed:  vessel 1 - improper lookout
                            vessel 2 - unsafe speed.
  
  
  
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