RedactedNarrative: On July 25, 2020, Operator 2 was traveling slowly (nearly stopped, off throttle) near beach 5 at Lahontan State Park from east to west approximately 100 yards from the shoreline. Operator 1 was headed from north to south near the same location in a T-Bone position towards the starboard side of V2. 
  
  Operator 2  observed V1 headed towards V2 in what appeared to be a collision path. Operator 2, stated that he turned hard to port and throttled V2 up in an attempt to avoid a collision, reaching approximately 10 mph, as is required by operational rights of way. 
  
  Operator 1 stated that he was unable to change the course of V1 in time, panicked and "whiskey throttled", V1 into the rear starboard side of V2. ''Whiskey throttling'' is commonly referred to regarding an operator panicking, gripping the handles tightly which causes the throttle to engage and the machine they are operating picking up speed at an uncontrollably rapid pace.  
  
  Operator 1 stated that he believed he was travelling approximately 10 mph at the point of impact, however, the damage to both vessels indicates the speed was approximately 20-25 mph as V2 was travelling in the same direction as V1 at the point of impact. 
  
  Operator 1 ultimately was the stand on vessel as V1 neared V2, however, it is the responsibility of all operators, regardless of their right of way to take action to avoid a collision. 
  
  Operator 2, operator of V2 saw the potential for a crash and took action to avoid the collision, whereas Operator 1, based on written and verbal statements, did not recognize V2 or the potential for a crash until it was apparently unavoidable. 
  
  Operator 1 told both Operator 2 and I that this was his first time operating a PWC. Operator 2 operating V2 was determined to not be at fault because he recognized the potential for a crash and took steps to avoid collision, keeping a proper lookout and attempting to operate at a safe distance from other vessels in the water, as are all required by law. 
  
  Operator 1, based on written and verbal statements did not keep a proper lookout, did not take action to avoid a collision and operated within five lengths of another vessel above a flat wake speed, in a way which restricted the visibility of Operator 1, ultimately causing a crash. It is apparent that there were multiple violations by Operator 1 which all potentially led to a crash causing property damage, however, due to the fact that Operator 1 was operating in such close proximity to another vessel in an unsafe manner above a flat wake speed and in a way which restricted visibility, Operator 1 was issued a citation for reckless operation of a PWC.