RedactedNarrative: Vessel Directions Before Accident-
  Vessel 1 was traveling south, on plane, in a 680 foot wide channel with a second unknown boat traveling at the same speed and direction. The channel intersected with a main channel know as "the narrows" . The intersection is commonly referred to as the "T". A ski boat was stopped in the middle of the channel at the t-intersection. Vessel 1 passed on the right of the stopped boat and began making a left turn. Vessel 2 was traveling west, on plane, in the main channel of the narrows and made a right turn to the north into the t-intersection. Both operators identified the presence of all the boats in the area, and stated that they each seen the other boats in the waterway in the crowded channel intersection.  
  
  Collision-
  Each boat operator stated said they didn't see the other boat right before the collision, and that there was no time to take action to avoid the collision. Vessel 1 was turning left just before the collision. Vessel 2 was completing a right turn just before the collision. Operator of Vessel 1 stated the only action he could take was to continue his left turn and turn harder into the turn; he stated he did not adjust his speed. This hard left turn while making a left turn caused the boat to make a partial u-turn, so the bow was facing more of a north east direction. Operator of Vessel 2 stated the only action he could take just before the accident was to turn harder right, he stated he throttled down. The actions of both boat operators caused the boats to collide while on plane. Both boats collided with both bows essentially facing the same direction, so that the starboard side of Vessel 1 and the port side of Vessel 2 collided. Witness/operator statements and vessel damage match confirm this side by side high speed collision.  
  
  After Accident-  
  Witness, responded to check on each boat after the collision, checking with Vessel 2 first. Operator of Vessel 2 stated they were okay, but quickly left to return to the Solider Creek boat ramp where they had launched, to seek medical aid for injured 11 year old passenger. Vessel 1 was beginning to sink and inoperable. 
  
  Witness, secured a tow line to the bow of Vessel 1 and towed the boat into Strawberry Bay Marina. Responding Ranger's encountered Vessel 1 as it was towed into the dock, where it partially submerged as it sank on the boat ramp at the water line. Vessel 2 was contacted by Ranger's after having been loaded on the trailer at Solider Creek ramp; injured boat passengers were transported to Heber Valley Hospital by personal vehicle; then injured 11 year old boy was transported by ambulance to Primary Children's Hospital. The boy's injuries included facial fractures and a concussion from being thrown from his seat and into the boat interior near the cabin door and driver console. His mother sustained a broken rib after landing on objects in the boat after being thrown from her seat during the collision.
  
  Investigation-  
  Witness statements, operator statements, and vessel damage were investigated and confirm the high speed side to side collision outlined above. Diagrams from operators and witnesses are all complimentary. The Officer's Diagram shows a clearer picture of the accident events and approximate collision positions. Both operators were cited for the accident. Operator of Vessel 2 was cited for "Failure to yield right of way when crossing" as his boat was the give way boat and should have yielded to the boat on his right in a crossing situation; also cited for no proof of insurance onboard vessel. Operator of Vessel 1 was cited for "Failure to take action in avoiding boating accident" for having identified the crossing situation and continuing his speed and left turn; also cited for no proof of insurance onboard vessel. This high speed collision was easily preventable as both operators had observed the other boat early on. The accident would have been prevented had either operator continued to monitor the other boats in the area by maintaining a proper lookout, and should have slowed their speed or changed course in a meeting situation.
  