RedactedNarrative: I responded to a two-pwc crash that occurred on the st. Joseph river in elkhart county.  A pwc being operated by operator2 was travelling towards a pwc operated by operator1.  
  
  Operator1 had very minimal experience and panicked when he observed the other pwc coming his direction.  In his panic, operator1 grabbed the handlebars which included the throttle.  This propelled operator1 even faster towards the other pwc which caused a major collision.  
  
  Both subjects were ejected from the vessels.  Operator1 suffered a shattered pelvis and has undergone two surgeries since the incident.  Operator2 suffered no injuries.
  