RedactedNarrative: Watercraft #2 was sitting on the lake while occupants were watching the fireworks and just enjoying the evening. The navigation lights were on, and had been since sunset. The operator stated he had noted the watercraft with the flood lights earlier and they had been "flying around." He stated just before the collision, he saw lights coming in his general direction. As the lights got closer, he was yelling but the watercraft kept coming. He didn't have anywhere to go, as his watercraft was not underway at the time. The other watercraft turned at the last second before collision and struck the left side of his boat. The passenger in WC #2 bumped her head but did not seek medical attention. Operator #2 said he had been drinking, but deputy did not find any signs that he was intoxicated.
  
  Watercraft #1 had been watching the fireworks and bow fishing. There were four passengers in addition to the operator. The operator stated they were headed back to the south landing to drop off one of the passengers who had to get home. He said they were traveling approximately 20-25 MPH with the flood lights going and he could only see blackness ahead of him. He stated suddenly there were lights in front of him and he turned to attempt to avoid a collision. He stated he was too close to avoid it. One of his passengers was in the bow of the boat and was thrown out. Operator #1 and another passenger attempted to throw life jackets to the person in the water. Operator was cited for careless operation. 
  
  Deputies were launching their boat when the two watercraft came ashore. An ambulance responded to attend to the passenger that was thrown in the water, as he had hit his head. His mother took him to the hospital. Life jackets were not being worn in either watercraft.
  