RedactedNarrative: On June 16, 2022, while on a guided jet-ski tour, vessel 1 (V1) collided with the rear of vessel 2 (V2) causing minimal damage to V2 rear handlebar. The occupant, a 52yr old female, sustained a bruise to her lower back region, 3 fractured ribs, and 3 fractured vertebrae when V1 struck the rear of V2. 
  	
  I met with the operator of V1. Operator1 advised that during the guided tour he was operating his ski 3-4 seconds behind the jet ski in front of him (now known to be V2) as instructed during the pre-ride safety brief. 
  
  Operator1 advised that as the tour approached a landmark, the tour guide slowed his speed to stop and discuss the landmark with the tour. Operator1 advised that the jet ski in front of him V2 prematurely slowed down.  Operator1 advised that he struck the back of V2 at approximately 20mph as he was slowing down. Operator1 advised that he released the throttle and attempted to turn but the ski did not react to his attempt to avoid the accident. V2 occupant was struck from behind by Operator1's bow when he struck the rear of the jetski. She self admitted to Fisherman's Hospital in Marathon, Florida complaining of back pain.
  