RedactedNarrative: V2 hit V1 in the Gulf of Mexico off Bradenton Beach while both vessels lost power after kill switches were accidentally removed.
  Based on the totality of the circumstances, both operators' witness statements, and my investigation, the following happened before, during, and after this incident:
  •	At approximately 9:30 A.M., Operator1 and Operator2 left the dock at H2O Watersportz and proceeded to Longboat Pass out to the Gulf of Mexico.
  •	Both operators went north off the coast of Bradenton Beach.
  •	At approximately 10:00 A.M., Operator1 accidentally pulled his kill switch out of his jetski (V1) which caused him to lose power of the jetski.
  •	After Operator1 lost power, he waved and signaled to Operator2 to come over to help him.
  •	Operator2 (V2) proceeded southwest over to Operator1 who was facing east towards the beach.
  •	Operator2 was going approximately 12 mph towards Operator1's jetski when Operator2 turned off his jetski right before contacting Operator1. This caused Operator2 to lose power and control of his jetski, which caused Operator2 to collide and run into Operator1.
  •	Operator2's bow/starboard side hit Operator1's bow which created scuffs and superficial cracks to the bow of Operator1's vessel. Operator2's vessel sustained scratches to the starboard bow and a puncture to the hull of the jetski on the starboard side.
  •	Neither subject was ejected off the jetski and no injuries were observed or reported.
  •	After the collision, all parties tried calling the rental company and came directly back to H2O Watersportz to report the accident.
  •	H2O Watersportz advised water had entered the hull of Operator2's jetski, but the motor seemed to be working fine when the jetskis were brought back.
  •	The damage to V1 is estimated to be approximately $1,000 and the damage to V2 is estimated to be approximately $3,000.
  