RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) 1995, 9’ Yamaha Wave Raider PWC w/1 Inboard Engine/Make Unknown – 220 HP
  Vessel #2 (V2) – 2005, 10’ Seadoo PWC w/1 Inboard Engine – HP Unknown
  
  On 07/18/2020, at about 05:40 p.m., these two vessels were cruising on the Columbia River at Stella Slough, located near Longview, WA in Cowlitz county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, these two vessels were cruising, changing direction and speed at the above location.  Each vessel made a sharp turn and ended up turning into each other.  The Operator of V1 was thrown from the vessel.  
  
  The Operator of V1 fell from his vessel hitting something as he was falling.  He suffered internal injuries and was transported by Life Flight to a nearby hospital.  The Operator of V2 did not fall from his vessel and was not injured.
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement 
  V1 Damage Estimated at $250 / V2 Damage Estimated at $400
  Both Operators Were Wearing a PFD
  Both Operators Had a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  