RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) – 2002, 10’ Seadoo Bombadier w/1 Inboard Engine - 150 HP
  Vessel #2 (V2) – 2002, 10’ Seadoo Bombadier w/1 Inboard Engine – 150 HP
  
  On 07/21/2018, at about 08:31 p.m., these two vessels were cruising on Lake Tapps near Tacoma Point, located near Lake Tapps, WA in Pierce county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, they were called regarding a two-jet ski accident at the above location.  The involved parties had been taken to shore and to a nearby residence.  When Officers arrived at the residence, Fire and Medic personnel were in the driveway.  
  
  The Operator of V2, Operator2, was being treated in the back of the ambulance for a possible fracture to his right femur.  Medics advised that he would be transported to Tacoma General Hospital.  Officers attempted to speak to Operator2 but he was in too much pain to provide productive information.  Officers contacted the Operator of V1, Operator1, outside of the ambulance.  He had some minor abrasions on his neck and to the right side of his head.  He was seen by fire personnel and declined need for further treatment.  
  
  Operator1 told Officers that Operator2 was his father and that the two of them were riding the PWCs back and forth in the cove near Tacoma Point.  He said Operator2 was operating his PWC (V2) in a straight line when Operator1 (V1) made a sharp turn to the left and struck the PWC (V2) that his father was riding, broadside.  Operator1 did not see Operator2 approaching prior to the collision.  Operator1 denied use of alcohol and Officers did not detect any odor of intoxicants or signs of impairment.
  
  The PWC (V2) that Operator2 was operating was badly damaged and was placed on a lift to prevent the vessel from sinking.  The PWC (V1) that Operator1 was operating had some damage to the front but was still operable.  It was left on the beach at Fairweather Cove Park.
  
  Officers spoke to the two witnesses.  Witness1 actually saw the collision and gave a very similar account of the incident as Operator1.  Witness1 told Officers that he did not see either rider drinking prior to the collision and was certain that each PWC was occupied by a solo operator.  
  
  Witness2 only heard the collision but took his boat out to the collision scene to assist.  He took Operator2 aboard his boat and brought him to his residence where he could be treated by responding medics.  Witness2 told Officers that he did not detect any indication of intoxication or see any alcohol containers at the collision scene.          
  
  1 Injury (V2) / 0 Fatalities	
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  V1 Damage Estimated at $1,000 / V2 Total Loss with Estimated Damage of $4,000
  Both Operators Were Wearing a PFD
  Both Operators had a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  