RedactedNarrative: On 08/12/2018 at approximately 14:30, operator of vessel 1 and his passenger along with operator v2 and her passenger were traveling in the main channel of lake norman near channel marker 17.  Both operators were traveling in a line.  Around that time, a large wake arose and caused both operators to make corrections.  
  
  At that point, vessel 2 made a left turn thus causing vessel 1 to make corrections to avoid a collision.  Due to the wake, driver inexperience and being at a close proximity, vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on the port side at the stern of the vessel.  
  
  At that point, Operator1 trying to avoid the collision made a sharp left turn causing vessel 1 to strike vessel 2 as well as striking vessel 2 passenger ejecting him into the water.  At that point Operator1 jumped in the water to render aid and passing boaters stopped to assist. V2 occupant1 was brought to queens landing dock in mooresville where fire and ems were on scene.  He was at that time transported to cmc hospital to be treated for broken ribs and a severely injured spleen which was later discovered.
  
  Damage to both vessels fiberglass and molding to include fiberglass damage and damage to the seat handle, seat assembly bracket and seat stay on vessel 2.  On vessel 1, fiberglass damage to front right side as well as damage to the gunwale molding side and gunwale inner.
  
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