RedactedNarrative: Vessel 2 and vessel 1 were traveling side-by-side in a leap frog manner. According to vessel 2, vessel 1 accelerated quickly but all of the sudden turned to the left cutting in front of him. Vessel 2 let off the throttle after reaching approximately 20 mph and then collided with vessel 1. 
  Vessel 1 operator stated differently saying that vessel 2 was traveling at 60 mph when he struck vessel 1 which was at a complete stop. 
  Either way vessel 2 bow collided with the mid-port side of vessel 1. The bow of vessel 2 continued of the port side of vessel 1 until the bow of vessel 2 sandwiched vessel 1 operator's ankle/foot between vessel 2 bow and the helm area of vessel 1. 
  Vessel 1 operator operated the vessel back to shore where EMS was contacted and he was transported to a hospital where he underwent surgery for a crushed ankle. Hospital staff advised that he would need 4-6 months of physical therapy and would most likely never walk the same again. ; Subject sustained severe injuries to his left ankle. Many bones were crushed and metal pins and plates had to be inserted. Hospital staff advised that he would require 4-6 months of physical therapy and possibly additional surgeries. He may require permanent use of a cane to assist him in walking.