RedactedNarrative: 08/10/2018:
  
       On this date I was detailed to the area of Richardson Sound in Middle Township, approximately 1.2 nm North West of the Rio Grande Bridge, in reference to a pwc accident. Upon arrival it was learned that the accident occurred at Mocean Wave Runner Rentals and involved two rented waverunners within a designated rental zone. 
  
       I met with the operator of Vessel #1,  who advised that he has very little boating experience. He further advised that he was driving his waverunner straight at about 10-15 mph when he observed Vessel #2 approaching. He advised that he attempted to avoid a crash but it was too late and Vessel #2 struck his right side. He further advised that his daughter,was seated to the rear of him at the time of the crash. He further advised that he was uninjured, but his daughter was complaining of minor pain in her back.  Medical treatment was refused at this time. 
  
       I then met with daughter. She stated that she was seated to the rear of her father and noticed Vessel #2 approaching right before it struck their vessel. She stated that her father attempted to turn but  it was too late. She complained of minor pain in her back but refused any medical treatment. 
  
       I then met with the operator of Vessel #2 who advised he has little to no boating experience. He further advised that he was operating his vessel in a straight line when he observed Vessel #1 approaching him. He stated that he attempted to avoid the collision but was unable to.He was uninjured. 
  
       I then met with a witness, who operates a patrol vessel for Mocean Waverunners. He advised that the rental session had just started so everyone was still getting a feel for the waverunners. He stated that he observed the above vessels on a collision course, but it did not look like the operators recognized the situation. He further advised that at the last moment, Vessel #1 attempted to maneuver away but was unsuccessful. 
  
       Investigation at the scene revealed Vessel #1 and #2 were operating within a designated rental zone at the time of the incident. Both vessels were being operated by individuals with very little experience. Operator #1 was traveling in a straight line and failed to observe Vessel #2 approaching. Operator #2 was traveling in a straight line and failed to observe Vessel #1 approaching. Operator #1 attempted to turn his vessel to the port side just prior to impact. The bow of Vessel #2 struck the starboard side of Vessel #1 causing moderate to major damage to both. Vessel #1 sustained major damage to its starboard side. The fiberglass was crushed from the waterline through the foot well and under the seat. This caused Vessel #1 to take on water. Vessel #2 sustained moderate damage to the fiberglass on the bow as well as the front bumper. The motor in Vessel #2 shifted forward from its position. Both Vessels were left at the scene at a floating dock maintained by the owner. The passenger on Vessel #1 complained of minor pain in her back but refused medical treatment. The injury was apparently caused by whiplash from the accident. No other injuries were observed or reported.