RedactedNarrative: On 06/30/2017, two personal watercrafts (PWC) were being operated on Round Lake.   At approximately 7:00  PM, the two PWC collided as they passed each other coming from opposite directions.   Round Lake Beach PD arrived on scene and obtained information on the vessels, operators, and occupants.   The passenger of unit 2 did seek medical attention.   I (CPO) was notified of the accident at 7:41 PM, but was advised the participants and watercraft had already left the scene.   Round Lake Beach Officer advised he would forward all contact information to me via email, which I have received.  
  
  During interviews with all operators and passengers it was ascertained Operator1 had lost his prescription glasses while underway.   He did not observe Operator2 slow down to idle speed and continued at approximately 20-30 mph.   
  
  Operator1 failed to see Operator2 and attempted to overtake him by turning and increasing his speed, but made contact with the left rear of Operator2 PWC and passenger.  Occupant suffered fractures to Lumbar L2-L4 and was admitted to the hospital.  
  
  Operator1 was cited for improper overtaking  (625 ILCS 45/5-13c).
  