RedactedNarrative: On July 11, 2016 at approximately 1100 hrs, subject entered Carteret Station to report a vessel accident that occurred on 7/10/2016 on the Arthur Kill in Carteret Boro.  He advised at the time the accident occurred, both parties agreed to exchange information and handle the damage to his vessel privately.  He attempted to contact the other party involved and could not reach him after several attempts.  At this time he requested an accident report. 
  
  Operator #1 stated in effect:  I was going south on the river when another jet ski was following to close behind me.  I slowed down to an idle because I was going to make a turn.  He tried to pass me on the right but struck my front end on the right side.  
  
  Operator #2 exchanged information with Operator #1 and departed the scene. A telephonic inquiry was pursued to verify statements and particulars of the accident and Operator #2 could not be contacted. No statement was provided.
  
   Investigation revealed: 
  Operator #1 was underway southbound on the Arthur Kill.  Operator #2 was underway southbound on the Arthur Kill.  Operator #1 slowed to an idle speed in order to turn to his starboard side.  Subsequently, Operator #2 was following too closely and struck the starboard bow side of Vessel #1, causing damage to same.  No injuries were reported at the scene.  Both vessels departed the scene afloat after exchanging information.
  This report will remain open pending statement from Operator #2.
  
  CHANGE
  
    Several attempts to contact operator #2 to obtain a statement were met with negative results.  The status of this investigation shall be changed from pending to closed.
  
  Block: 220, 226 - Closed
  