RedactedNarrative: On the above date and time, Troopers were dispatched from NJSP Carteret Marine Station and responded to a vessel accident in the
  vicinity of Woodport Cove, Lake Hopatcong. involving personal water craft and a vessel. The incident occurred in Lake Hopatcong,
  specifically Woodport Cove approximately 200 yards off the shoreline. Upon arrival, I was
  advised by Jefferson Fire Department that all parties involved in the accident had already departed the scene. Jefferson Fire Dept.
  further advised that one female was transported to Morristown Medical Center. Troopers arrived at Morristown Medical
  Center and spoke with the operator of the PWC, later identified as OPERATOR 2. Jefferson Police Department provided additional
  information regarding the operator of vessel# 1.
  
  Operator # 1 Stated In Effect: I was heading out of the cove at approximately 5 miles per hour. I heard a jet ski and saw it approaching
  me from behind at a very high rate of speed. I steered my boat to the right, the jetski then struck my bow. The jet ski went completely
  through my bow and the woman went flying off the ski.
  
  Operator# 2 Stated In Effect: I don't know what happened. I saw the boat and tried to make a wide turn and then we hit. I don't really
  know what happened.
  
  Investigation Revealed: Vessel # 1 was underway in Woodport Cove on Lake Hopatcong In Jefferson, NJ traveling east. Vessel # 2
  was underway on Lake Hopatcong in the area of Wood port Cove in Jefferson NJ traveling in the same direction. Due to operator# 2
  inattention and careless operation at a high rate of speed, Vessel # 2 struck the starboard bow portion of Vessel # 1. As a result of the
  impact, occupant of Vessel # 2 was ejected from same into the water. Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1 causing a significant hole,
  approximately two feet in diameter through both sides of the bow. As a result of the accident both vessels were disabled and began
  taking on water, eventually sinking. Jefferson Fire Department arrived on scene and safely removed all occupants from the water and
  relayed them to the dock
  
  Operator# 2 was transported to Morristown Medical Center where she was treated for minor injuries and released without incident. Both
  occupants of Vessel #1 were observed at the scene and refused further medical treatment. Due to inclement weather and no towing
  assistance being readily available both vessels remained on scene and were marked accordingly. On 06/22/2021, Prospect Point
  Boatyard conducted salvage operations and removed both vessels from the lake.
  
  Operator # 2 was issued and served with the following summonses:
  Operate PWC W/O a Cert
  Reckless 12:7-47
  
  Owner of Vessel #2 was issued an served with the following summonses:
  Allowing uncertified operator PWC 12:7-61f
  
  