RedactedNarrative: On July 28, 2021 at approximately 1315 a SeaDoo personal watercraft (Vessel #1) and Kawasaki personal watercraft (Vessel #2) were operating in close proximity to each other near the boat swim area west of Tappan Lake Marina and south of Ski Island. 
  
  The operator of Vessel #1 stated he was riding around on the personal watercraft and watching Vessel #2 as the operator of Vessel #2 was doing some tricks. The operator of Vessel # 1 then stated Vessel # 2 went towards the dam as he was either turning or driving away. The operator of Vessel #1 then stated he thinks he turned to port to head in the direction Vessel #2 went. 
  
  The operator of Vessel #1 then stated as he was coming out of the turn to head in the direction Vessel #2 went, he started to accelerate. The operator of Vessel #1 then stated it was not long after coming out of the turn to port as he was accelerating, he collided with Vessel #2 in what was concluded to be a head on impact with a slight offset of approximately five degrees. 
  
  The operator of Vessel #1 stated after the impact he saw the operator of Vessel #2 floating in the water with his face down, the operator of Vessel #1 stated he jumped in the water and swam over to assist the operator of Vessel #2. The operator of Vessel #2 was unconscious having sustained head and chest trauma due to the collision, the operator of Vessel #1 had nonlife threatening injuries to his right arm, his chin, and had a chipped tooth. 
  
  Boaters from the nearby boat swim area came out to assist after the collision, the operator of Vessel #2 was transported to Tappan Lake Marina and was life flighted to a hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. The operator of Vessel #1 received first aid at the scene and did not require advanced medical care. This accident remains under investigation due to the injuries sustained by the operator of Vessel #2.
  