RedactedNarrative: Three PWCs were operating at approximately 30 mph side by side traveling straight towards the Missouri Ohio Channel Bridge. On approach of the bridge, V2 which was traveling in the middle of the trio of PWCs made a right turn. V1 was no longer parallel at this time and had lagged behind. V1 went off throttle and continued to travel straight. Being off throttle, the operator of V1 was unable to turn and made contact with V2's midship. 
  
  Operator1 stated he was riding side by side with other jetskis but was a bit behind. When they approached the bridge, Operator1 advised he let go of the throttle. At that time, Operator1 stated Operator2 cut him off. Operator1 advised he tried to turn but could not do anything and went over the jetski. Operator1 stated Operator2 threw himself back and tried to turn. Operator1 advised he was going about 20 mph. Operator1 provided a diagram of the accident on the back of his written statement. In a verbal interview, Operator1 advised he did not have a boater identification card and had only been out on the PWC two times.  Officer#1 identified the operator of V2 as Operator2. Officer#1 advised the subject had sustained broken ribs and a broken nasal cavity, but a full recovery was expected.
  ; Operator2 was air lifted out of Monroe County. He was admitted to Jackson South in Miami Dade County. Operator2 suffered broken ribs and a broken nasal cavity. Operator2 is expected to make a full recovery.
  