RedactedNarrative: On july 11, 2021 at approximately 14:40 pm a boat incident occured on lake hickory in gunpowder creek (35.7897, -81.3890). There were two vessels involved. Vessel one was a ten foot ten inch 2003 bombardier sea doo 4 tec with a 120 hp jet drive engine. It was being operated by the owner of the vessel. Vessel two was a nine foot 2001 bombardier sea doo rx with a 90 hp jet drive motor. It was being operated by the owner of the vessel.
  
  The operator of vessel one was traveling downstream in gunpowder creek towards the main lake at approximately 21-40 mph carrying the operator and two passengers. Vessel two was traveling approximately 60 feet behind vessel one at the same speed carrying the operator and one passenger. Vessel one struck a large wake which ejected all three occupants from the pwc into the water. Vessel two was unable to avoid striking the unoccupied vessel one. Vessel two struck vessel one on the starboard side, partially overriding vessel one. Both the operator of vessel two and the passenger remained on board the pwc during the collision. The operator and passenger of vessel 2 suffered contusions, bruises and cuts to portions of their bodies. Ems arrived on scene and treated the injuries but all individuals involved refused to go to the hospital the operator and occupants of vessel one reported no injuries. The operator of vessel 2 and the passenger transported themselves to the hospital that evening for xrays which revealed no bone fractures. There were no injuries to the operator or passengers of vessel one. Vessel one had minor scratches and paint transfer as well as a crack in the plastic lid on the bow of the pwc. The owner of vessel one estimated the damage at $650. Vessel 2 had multiple scratches and the owner of vessel 2 estimated the damage to be $300.
  
  In conclusion, after speaking with both operators and passengers on both vessels, as well as a witness, it was determined that the cause of the accident was wake from other vessels. No citations were issued.