RedactedNarrative: On August 2, 2015 at approximately 7:30PM, I (Cpl.) was dispatched to Odysea Watersports for a report of a property damage collision. Upon arrival I met with an agent of Odysea watersports who advised me that 2 of their rental personal watercraft (PWC) had collided during a rental ride. The agent advised that there was approximately $9,400.00 worth of damage done to the PWC's as a result of the collision. 
   
        I observed and photographed the damage to both PWC. The first PWC was a Kawasaki PWC with a Maryland registration of 3338 LB. The second PWC was also a Kawasaki PWC with a Maryland registration of 3129 LB. Vessel #1 had extensive fiberglass damage to the starboard (right) side of the vessel. The damage continued through the center of the vessel and all the way through to the port side. Vessel #2 had visible fiberglass damage to the bow (front) of the vessel. Based on my training knowledge and experience investigating vessel collisions I was able to determine that the vessels had impacted at a high rate of speed based on the severity of the damage observed. 
   
        I spoke with Operator1 who advised that he was traveling South in the Isle of Wight Bay when he performed a turn to his starboard side in order to turn his vessel completely around. He advised that he heard a subject yell at him as he was making the turn. He slowed down and observed vessel #2 coming towards him. Vessel #2 then struck him on the starboard side at a high rate of speed. 
   
        I spoke with Operator2 who advised that he was behind Vessel #1 when he observed the vessel make a sharp turn to the starboard side almost completely turning around. He advised that he yelled to Operator1 but was still continuing towards him at a high rate of speed. Operator2 advised that he let off of the throttle and attempted to steer away from Operator1. Operator2 was unable to steer away due to his letting off of the throttle. 
   
        Through my investigation I found that both operators were at fault in the collision. Operator1 attempted an aggressive turn to his starboard side. Operator1 should have maintained a proper lookout in the area he wished to maneuver to since he would be the give way vessel. Operator1 failed to look ahead of where he was turning resulting in him turning into the path of another PWC. Operator2 also contributed to the collision by traveling at such a right rate of speed so close to another PWC. Had Operator2 maintained the 100 foot distance required when traveling over 6 knots the collision could have been avoided. Operator2 also failed to maneuver to avoid the collision by letting go of the throttle which disables the steering on a PWC. 
   
        Both operators were issued citations for violating the "rules of the road". All of the above events occurred in Worcester County, Maryland.
   