RedactedNarrative: Operator 1 stated to the effect:  I was trying to turn away from him, I think he was trying to turn too but we hit.
  
  Operator 2 stated to the effect:  I was trying to turn away from him, we were close to the corner of the jet ski area, I didn't want to turn too far out.
  
  Investigation revealed both involved vessels were rented PWC's from RJ Watercraft Rental in Seaside Heights.  Both were being operated in RJ Watercraft Rental's designated rental zone on the West side of Harbor Island in the Barnegat Bay.  
  
  Vessel #2 approached from starboard side of Vessel #1.  Operator #2 saw V1 approaching and made a small correction in V1's course to its port to avoid collision.  As collision was imminent Vessel 1 attempted to make a tight turn to its port to avoid collision, however, this turn resulted in the rear end of V1 entering into the path of V2 where V2 crashed into the starboard quarter of V1.  V1's operator and passenger fell off the ski.  Both vessels stopped as a result of the crash and others helped the people from V1 from the water.  
  
  Vessel #1 sustained heavy damage to its hull and began to take on water and had to be towed to a float on dock to keep from sinking.  Vessel #2 sustained only minor damage to its bow.
  
  Both operators gave similar accounts as to their pre-crash operations and indicated that they were attempting to stay in the rental zone which they felt contributed to this crash.  No injuries were reported.
  