RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 had stopped, vessel 2 hit vessel 1 from the rear, also impacting the passenger on the rear of vessel 1. 
  
  I spoke with Operator2, and two others about the accident. Both of the boys took the boater safety exam and passed, (See attachments). Neither of the two others saw the accident. They stated that they went across the pass to the back side of Shell Island. The group was spread out some and the guide stopped behind the island so everyone could get back together. Operator2 stated that he was far behind Operator1's PWC, so he sped up to catch up to them. Operator2 then realized he had caught up to them, but they had stopped. He tried to turn to the right, but it was not soon enough and he struck the right rear of Operator1's PWC and his wife, who was a passenger. V1 occupant was hit in the lower right side of her back. I looked at the life jacket she was wearing and did not see any damage from the impact. Operator2 could not remember if he gave it any gas to turn or if he just let off of the throttle. 
  
  I spoke to the tour guide, who stated that he saw the whole incident. Guide stated that they went across the pass and the group was spread out. He stopped the tour, so the rest of the group could catch up. Operator1 was close to Guide, they were waiting for subject1, Operator2 and subject2. Guide said that he couldn't see how close Operator2 was to Operator1, since the group was traveling in a straight line behind each other. Then he saw Operator2 at the last second coming at Operator1 at approximately 30-35 MPH, and turn to the right trying to avoid hitting them, but it was not soon enough. Guide thinks that Operator2 turned but also let off of the throttle, (causing the PWC to lose maneuverability). 
  
  Operator1 contacted me later that evening and stated that his wife had a bruised kidney and fractured L2 and L3 vertebrae. ;