RedactedNarrative: V1, a light blue recreational personal watercraft 10 feet in length, was traveling to the starboard side of V2, a pink stand up style recreational personal watercraft seven feet in length. V1 then accelerated at a high rate of speed. The operator then made a hard turn to the port when he realized V2 was so far behind and headed directly at V2. At that time, V2 quickly caught up to V1. V1 turned to port and struck V2  on its port side in an attempt to avoid a collision. Very minor paint and rubber transfer was found on each vessel. The operator of V2 was transferred to the hospital with a severe contusion on his left elbow. The operator of V1 was uninjured. Witnesses advise both V1 and V2 were operating carelessly for approximately one hour prior to the accident. ; Subject received severe bruise to his elbow. See photographs.
   