RedactedNarrative: A boating accident occurred between two jetskis at Slatersville Reservoir on 05-31-20 at approximately 03:00pm with two severely injured people.  DEM Officer1 responded to the scene at the state boat ramp while Officer2 responded to RI Hospital where two of the victims were being treated.  Officer3 responded to the boat ramp to collect evidence.   NSPD also responded to offer assistance.  According to DEM officer’s reports, Vessel 1 (V1), an 11-ft Yamaha Waverunner was operated by V1 Operator with V1 passenger.  Vessel 2 (V2), a 12-ft Bombardier was operated by V2 Operator.  Witness, who was on the pond nearby on his pontoon gave his statement to Officer1 of what he witnessed.  Witness stated that he observed two jetskis operating on the pond going back-and-forth.  
  
  The Yamaha had stopped and the Bombardier kept going.  The Bombardier then turned around and headed toward the Yamaha at a high rate of speed.  The Yamaha slowed and turned slightly.  Witness said he turned his head away and then heard the collision.  He then looked and saw a large splash.  He immediately drove his boat to the scene to assist the victims taking the injured parties on board his boat and then called 911. 
  
   It was later determined that both jetski operators did not possess boating licenses which is a requirement in the state.  Officer1 later concluded that Vessel 1 (Yamaha) was struck by Vessel 2 (Bombardier) about midship slightly aft on starboard side.  
  
  The impact of the collision is where the passenger’s leg would rest.  After the initial strike V2 traveled over the helm of V1 pushing the controls to port and slightly forward.  This is consistent with V1 turning away from V2.  During the collision, V1 rolled over ejecting both passengers and sent V2 airborne. 
  
   According to Officer1’s account of what caused the accident, Jetski operator V2 Operator was negligent operating his vessel at a slower speed and in close proximity to the shore and other boaters.