RedactedNarrative: Operator #1:  Deceased
  Operator #2 stated to the effect:  We were headed south towards the bridge, and I was behind him and to the right.  I saw a boat coming from the right as I went up over a wave.  When I came down from the wave, he must have slowed down and we hit.  
  
  Note:  Statement from operator #2 was recorded and logged into evidence.
  
  Investigation revealed:  Prior to the vessel accident, Vessel #1 was drifting within the Barnegat Bay, Toms River Township, north of the Route 37 Bridge.  Vessel #2 was traveling south in the same vicinity as Vessel # 1.  Due to the fact that Operator #2 failed to maintain a proper look-out, Vessel #1 was struck on its starboard stern by the port bow of Vessel #2.  Due to Vessel #2's momentum and speed, it rode up onto Vessel #1 striking the rear seat grab handle and ejecting Operator #1.  
  
  Vessel #2 continued forward overriding Vessel #1 before it came to a stop.  Vessel #1's port side, and Vessel #2's starboard side, continued to impact each other, after initial collision due to water conditions.  Upon arrival, NJSP Marine personnel secured the scene, and with the help of a nearby boater retrieved Operator1 from the water and placed him in NJSP vessel.  Operator #1 was then immediately relayed to Route 37 Watersports, Toms River, where we were met by Toms River Police Department, First Aid Squad, Community Medical Center Medics and Fire.  Operator1 was then secured in the Toms River First Aid Squad ambulance.  Operator1 was pronounced deceased at 1542 by Dr. from Newark Beth Israel Hospital.
  
       At the accident scene, Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were secured to a NJSP vessel.  The operator of Vessel #2, who sustained no injuries, was secured as well.  Both PWC's and Operator #2 were all then relayed by NJSP Marine units back to the Point Pleasant Station for further investigation.  NJSP Troop 'C' CIO, Crime Scene, Fatal Accident Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor's Office and US Coast Guard Manasquan were all contacted and notified.  At Point Pleasant Station, Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were removed from the water and secured for processing by NJSP Crime Scene.  Troop 'C' CIO, and Ocean County Prosecutor's Office arrived on scene, and conducted an interview with operator #2.  No sign of any type of impairment was observed.  Next of kin was notified.  For further information see investigation report.
  
       At this location, a hull inspection was conducted on Vessel #2, which revealed fresh scrapes along the port bow rubrail, and several scratches along the centerline hull.  These were consistent with the impact point on Vessel #1, with the vessel riding up and cracking the rear seat grab handle.  The broken handlebars were consistent with Operator #1 being ejected from the vessel after the initial impact.  The gouge on the port side footwell of Vessel #1, was a result of the scupper from Vessel #2 scrapping as the vessel overran Vessel #1.  This investigation is pending a copy of the death certificate...
  