RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 (both PWC's) were being operated in the Gulf of Mexico, just east of the Pithlachascotee River in the city of Port Richey. Vessels were operating within close proximity to each other and changing speed and direction irregularly. 
   
  At one point, Vessel #1 came in close to Vessel #2's proximity and struck Vessel #2's starboard side, near the starboard quarter. After the vessel impact, the operator of Vessel #1 was ejected from the PWC and landed in the water face down. Operator of Vessel #1 was retrieved from the water and transported to shore where Fire /Rescue personnel were staged. No injuries were reported by the operator of Vessel #2. Vessel #2 sustained minor fiberglass damage to the starboard quarter, near the stern. Vessel #1 sustained damage to the port side, breaking the rear-view mirror and some minor damage to the underside hull. Operator of Vessel #1 was transported to Bayonet Point hospital in Hudson where he was treated for his injuries. Both vessels remained serviceable, yet damaged, after the collision. 
   
  V1 OPERATOR SUSTAINED A SMALL LACERATION ABOVE SHIN/ANKLE, A LACERATION ABOVE LEFT EYE AND CRACKED SEVERAL TEETH ON LEFT SIDE OF HIS MOUTH (UPPER). SHORTLY AFTER CRASH AND PRIOR TO TRANSPORT TO HOSPITAL, V-1 OPERATOR WAS COMPLAINING OF NECK PAIN
   
  