RedactedNarrative: All damage estimates are based on field observations or owner statements and are not intended for insurance or restitution purposes.
  
  I spoke with operator of vessel 1. Operator1 stated he was on V1 by himself, had little experience operating personal watercraft and this was his first time on the Colorado River. Operator1 stated that he was traveling downriver when V2 made a left hand turn. Operator1 saw V2 making this turn and realized that he was on a collision path. Operator1 stated he was traveling less the 20 miles per hour at this point. Operator1 stated that he pulled the emergency lanyard to shut off V1 and removed his hand from the throttle. At this time V1’s bow (front) collided with V2’s port side (left side when facing the bow). Operator1 stated 2 persons were on V2 and that those two and he were ejected during the collision. Operator1 stated following the collision he assisted the 2 subjects from V2 out of the water and back to V2 and the shoreline. Operator1 stated a known acquaintance also assisted in the rescue. Operator1 then left the scene to return to his camp. Operator1 stated that he had been drinking the night prior until approximately 0500 hours that morning. Operator1 stated he received 2 to 3 hours of sleep then awoke and his party headed to the river thereafter.
  
  I spoke with operator of V2. Operator2 stated that she was operating V2 downriver with her daughter as a passenger. Operator2 stated she had slowed to 2 or 3 miles per hour and began to make a left hand turn. Mid turn V2 was struck by Operator1 and V1 on the port side. Operator2 stated she did not see Operator1 or V1 prior to the collision. Operator2 stated both her and V2 occupant were ejected from V2. Operator2 stated Operator1 did assist in the recovery of Operator2, V2 occupant and V2, then stated, act like nothing happened, and thereafter left the scene. An unknown party from near Operator2 followed V1 and convinced Operator1 and V1 to return to the scene. Operator2 stated she had consumed no alcohol or illicit drugs and had little to no experience on personal watercraft. Operator2 reported a laceration to her left lower leg and the V2 occupant had a laceration to her head. I did not speak with V2 occupant as a witness.All completed witness statements but none had additional incriminating information or variable information from Operator2 and Operator1. 
  
  I inspected V1 and V2 finding damage consistent with the storylines of the collision. Damage to V1 included gel coat damage, a cracked front hood, and rub rail damage totaling approximately $500. Damage to V2 included fiberglass damage, gel coat damage, paint damage and rub rail damage totaling approximately $3500. V1 had a non-serviceable fire extinguisher.
  
  I had Operator1 move away from the remainder of the subjects on the beach area and sit on the tailgate of my patrol truck. I tested Operator1 for intoxication performing a horizontal gaze nystagmus test, vertical gaze nystagmus test and lack of convergence test. Operator1 showed no clues. Operator1 provided a sample into my preliminary breath test unit of .046 BAC.
  
  Operator1 was cited for failure to exchange information following the collision (citation). Operator1 did provide aid following the collision and returned to the scene when requested back, therefore he did not commit hit and run. Operator1 was not detected to be legally under the influence of Alcohol or other illicit drugs. Operator1 was warned on the non-serviceable fire extinguisher as V1 belonged to his brother. Operator1 was warned on the USCG Rules of the Road violations leading to collision.
  
  Operator2 was advised that she was partially at fault for failing to check and be aware of her surroundings prior to making a turn in violation of USCG Rules of the Road. However, Operator1 was the majority at fault as he had the requirement to take action to avoid collision and instead he maintained a straight headway and turned off V1, thereby removing any opportunity to turn to avoid collision due to off throttle loss of steering.