RedactedNarrative: Details of this accident were not witnessed and the description is based on the statements of operator #1/#2. 
  
  Operator #1 was following operator #2 headed north on bass lake.  Both vehicles were travelling at approximately 20-30 mph.  Operator #1 was jumping the wake of vehicle #2 by slaloming, or zigzaging from left to right.  Operator #2 slowed, causing vehicle #1 to impact the left side of vehicle #2.  Operator #1 was ejected into the water.  Operator #1 was assisted to shore by operator #2 and a good samaritan. 
  
  Operator #1 suffered a lacerated liver, a collapsed right lung, fractured all right side ribs, and had extensive internal bleeding.  He was airlifted to south bend memorial hospital and is currently receiving advanced medical care in intensive care unit.  Damages to vehicle #1 are expected to exceed $1000.00.    
  
  Operator #2 sustained a small laceration on his forehead near the hairline.  He refused medical care.  A scuff to the underside of the bow was the only visible damage to vehicle #2.
  
  Both operators were believed to be wearing pfds and safety lanyards.  
  
  Operator #1 had the strong odor of alcohol and admitted to consuming 4 beers.  Subpeona for blood alcohol content is still pending.
  
  Operator #2 admitted to drinking but showed no signs of impairment.  He refused chemical testing and was cited for refusal.