RedactedNarrative: The operator of Vessel 1 was traveling north on the Elk River away from the main channel of Wheeler Lake about 1/4 mile from a residence. The operator of Vessel 2, was also traveling north returning to the same residence. 
  
  Operator of V-1 saw another boater on a PWC heading south, began to turn, accelerated and impacted the front of his vessel with the port side of Vessel 2. 
  
  V2 Operator was injured in his left side leg and hip area and entered the water. V 1 Operator got in the water to assist him, and they were transported by a bystander in his vessel to the residence. 
  
  Rogersville VFD and Shoals Ambulance responded to the residence and the V 2 Operator was transported to North Alabama Medical Center in Florence for treatment of his injuries.
  