RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 headed west following bubble trail of Vessel 2. Vessel 2 slowed down due to shallow waters. Vessel 1 collided into the stern of Vessel 2.
  Based on operator accounts and the damage I observed on the two vessels involved, it is likely that Operator1 was following Operator2’s vessel closely through unfamiliar waters near Bookelia Shoals.  The vessel navigational system sounded an alarm which distracted both the operator and the passenger of vessel 1.  
  The operator of V1 did not observe V2 had slowed down to a near stop in the shallow waters. Once V1 realized V2 had slowed down, V1 1 attempted to steer hard to the left. V1 Starboard Bow underside struck V2 Port Stern causing fiberglass damage to both vessels. V1 sustained an approximate 3" hole with water intrusion. V1 continued to ramp over the Stern of V2 creating transfer marked on the haul of V1 all the way to the stern and V1s prop struck the stern of V2 under the rub rail causing a small section of gel coat to be removed and V1s prop to be broken on two blades. Both vessels then came to a complete stop. The injuries of the Operator and passenger of V1 were from being thrown onto the center console at the time of impact. 
   I asked Operator1 if he had any injuries.  He stated his arm was hurting and that he was going to go to the doctor on his own. I asked v1 occupant if she had any injuries and she advised she had a knot on her head. As she pointed to her head, I noticed blood was coming from a laceration to her ear lobe. Operator1:torn ligaments right arm and bruising to right arm and inner left thigh. Also Bruising to upper right shoulder.; v1 occupant:Laceration to right earlobe received 9 stitches. Bruising on hip.  Went to hospital on own after accident.
  