RedactedNarrative: On June 24, 2020 approximately 1400 vessel 1 (pwc) struck vessel 2 (pwc), causing damage to both vessel 1 and vessel 2 and injuries to both the operator and occupant of vessel 2. 
  
  Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were both rental pwc''s from a rental business. Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were operating inside a set area of travel designated by the rental company. Vessel 1 (pwc) was moving in a westerly direction at a high rate of speed between 21-40 mph with two occupants on board. 
  
  Operator of vessel 1 stated that he was operating vessel 1 at a high rate of speed and saw vessel 2 (pwc) at the last second and struck vessel 2 at a high rate of speed. 
  
  Occupant of vessel 1 stated that vessel 1 was being operated at a high rate of speed with vessel 2 located to the starboard side of vessel 1. 
  
  Occupant of vessel 1 stated that vessel 2 had slowed down and had slightly turned. Occupant stated that the bow of vessel 1 made contact with the portside of vessel 2 causing the operator and occupant of vessel 1 to be ejected into the water.  
  
  Both the operator and the occupant of vessel 1 were wearing pfd''s. Vessel 1 sustained damage to the hull, with one area of damage located just below the bow eye of the vessel. The second area of impact is on the underside of the hull, the damage sustained here cracked the hull allowing water to enter.   
  
  Vessel 2 (pwc) was facing south traveling at a low rate of speed (drifting) with two occupants on board. Operator of vessel 2 stated that he was blindsided on the portside of the vessel and ejected from the vessel. Occupant of vessel 2 stated she was located behind the operator of vessel 2 and that vessel 2 had slowed down due to being at the boundary line for the riding area of the rental agency. Occupant of vessel 2 stated that she felt something impact vessel 2 and was ejected into the water. 
  
  Both the operator and the occupant of vessel 2 were wearing pfd''s.the operator and occupant of vessel 2 (pwc) both sustained injuries. 
  
  The operator of vessel 2 was transported to the hospital and airlifted due to internal bleeding, low hemoglobin count, and loss of consciousness. Operator of vessel 2 was released from the hospital after internal bleeding had stopped. 
  
  Operator of vessel 2 is bruised from his left hip to his left ankle with major swelling, the extent of his injuries at this time is undetermined due to swelling.
  
   Occupant of vessel 2 has a six-inch laceration to the left ankle and has a scheduled appointment with an orthopedic specialist due to possible fracture of the left ankle. Occupant of vessel 2 is on crutches and is non weight bearing at this time.   
  
  Vessel 2 sustained damage to the gunwale on the portside, this damage is a complete breach of the hull allowing water to enter. The seat locking stud has also been broken off causing the seat to be unable to lock in place. Vessel 2 also has damage to the steering column.  
  
  During the investigation of the boating incident damage matching was conducted, the information found during this portion of the investigation showed that vessel 1 (pwc) was traveling at a high rate of speed by the location on the initial impact point. It was determined that vessel 2 (pwc) was traveling at a low rate of speed (drifting) due to the transfer marks sustained during the impact of the two vessels. 
  
  The cause of the incident was improper look out; the operator of vessel 1 was distracted and was unable to see vessel 2 stopped in his path of travel. 
  
  All parties were wearing pfd''s.
  