RedactedNarrative: On april 10, 2022 at approximately 4:45 pm, operator of vessel 1 was operating in the governors island area on lake norman,  operator1 was operating a 21' pontoon boat referred to hereafter as vessel 1.  the operator of vessel 2, was also operating in the governors island area.  Operator2 was operating a 10' pwc, referred to hereafter as vessel 2.  
  
  Vessel 1 was traveling southwest and vessel 2 was traveling in approximately the same direction.  Vessel 2 attempted to overtake vessel 1 and proceeded in a southeast direction.  
  
  Vessel 1 struck the rear port side of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 then overrode vessel 2.  As a result of the impact, the operator of vessel 2 was ejected from the vessel into the water.  The operator of vessel 1 maneuvered his vessel and assisted the operator of vessel 2 onto the boat.  Emergency communications were contacted.  Operator of vessel 1 traveled to hagers creek access area where they were met by emergency medical personnel.  The operator of vessel 2 was pronounced dead on arrival.  No other injuries or vessel damage occurred.
  
  