RedactedNarrative: Operator1 was operating V1 at a self reported rate of speed between 35 and 40 miles per hour. There were many other vessels in the immediate area and all operating within a close proximity. Operator1 operated V1 in close enough proximity with other unknown vessels to have been sprayed in the face with water as a result of maneuvers of these unknown vessels. Operator1 took his hands off of the throttle control and steering controls to wipe his eyes. Upon opening his eyes, V2 was immediately in front of him by “1 or 2 feet.” 
  
      Operator2 reports that he slowed V2 to between 5 and 10 miles per hour due to excessive choppy water in the immediate area. Victim was a passenger on V2. Operator2 reported that he saw V1 approaching the rear of V2 when V1 was at a distance of approximately 5 to 10 feet behind V2. 
  
      The bow of V1 struck V2 on the stern near the corner between the stern and the starboard side at an angle of approximately 155 to 175 degrees to V2''s bow. The stern of V2 depressed, pitched downward, into the water due to the weight of V1 coming on to the stern floorboard and V2 acted as a ramp for V1. V1''s bow pitched upwards due to this effect and continued travel up through the rear seating area of V2. V1 struck Victim and continued travel becoming airborne over the remainder of V2.
  
      Victim was pushed into Operator2 due to the forces of V1 striking the rear of Victim. Operator2 was pushed into the handlebar/steering control mechanisms as well as the front hood. Victim and Operator2 were then ejected from V1.
   
  Victim died from injuries sustained.  Operator2 was also injured.