RedactedNarrative: Vessel 2 was traveling south at approximately 15mph. The operator observed vessel 1 approaching from approximately 40 yards away in his peripheral vision and initiated a turn to try to avoid a collision. Vessel 1 collided with vessel 2 at approximately 40mph and the operator was ejected and struck the side of vessel 2. 
  
  According to witnesses the operator of vessel 1 did not take any action to try to avoid the collision. The operator and passenger from vessel 2 entered the water to help the operator from vessel 1. operator 1 was unconscious. A passerby informed the Cherry Creek boat patrol who loaded the victim onto their boat and transported him to the East boat ramp. Care was transfered to medical personnel who then transported the victim to the hospital. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.
  