RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect, "I was traveling through the channel at about 35-40 mph.  I observed the Jet-Ski to my starboard side on a parallel course with me, when it turned abruptly to the left and struck my boat."
   
  Operator #2 stated to the effect, "I was traveling north to south on the wave runner.  I saw a cigarette boat traveling from east to west.  I was approaching from his starboard side, and he was approaching from my port side.  To avoid him, I cut the wheel hard to starboard, putting me on a parallel course.  Since he was traveling faster than I, he ran me over from behind.”
   
  Investigation at the scene revealed Vessel #1 was traveling west through the Kettle Creek south branch channel.  Vessel #2 was also traveling west in the Kettle Creek south branch channel and ahead of vessel #1, at which point, upon approaching the last of the channel markers (marker # 9 & 10), Vessel #2 conducted a tight maneuver around the Kettle Creek south branch channel marker #10.  This maneuver subsequently set Vessel #2 on a west by northwest heading.  Vessel #2 continued on this course for a distance of approximately 25-30 yards before Operator #2 initiated a tight radius turn to port.  Operator #2's turn to port put Vessel #2 on an opposing course of east by southeast, towards the direction of channel marker #10.    Vessel #1 continued to maintain course and speed through the channel.  Vessel #2, just prior to impact with Vessel #1, initiated another tight radius turn to starboard, striking vessel #1 on its starboard side with its port side.  As a result of the impact, Operator #2 was subsequently ejected from Vessel #2.  Operator was assisted out of the water and taken just south of the scene, along with Vessel #2 and Vessel #1.  On scene to assist:
   
  Silverton EMS personnel
  Vessel #1 was later observed to have scraping damage and hull chine rub transfer damage from the starboard side hull extending from broad on the starboard bow to the starboard stern quarter.  Vessel #2 had port side damage to it's fiberglass and the aft port side molded plastic hull chine.  Vessel #2's passenger grab rail was observed to be cracked on it's on port side.  The seat of Vessel #2 was also observed to be damaged, but later verified by the owner that the damage was not related to the accident.  Operator #2, injured, was transported to Brick Memorial Hospital for initial evaluation, and was then subsequently transported to Jersey Shore Hospital for secondary evaluation, where same was treated and released for contusions and bruising to her left hip and thigh.  Operator #1 reported no injuries for Vessel #1's occupants.  It should be noted, as per Operator #1's statement, the front seated port side passenger was ejected from his seat onto the vessel deck at the time of the impact, however the passenger was uninjured.
   
  This investigation is based on Operator #1's and Operator #2's written statement.  In addition, video surveillance was obtained from an outdoor security camera mounted on the rear of the residence.  The security camera, which faces north into Kettle Creek, contains a 2:00 minute segment of video footage capturing the incident from pre-crash action to post crash action.  The footage further contains the times and date of the incident, and has been subsequently secured as NJSP evidence.  Upon review of the video surveillance and the operator statements, it is determined that Operator #2 failed to operate Vessel #2 in a manner and at a safe speed so as to be able to take action in avoiding a collision (N.J.S.A 12:7-64 (b)).  Operator #2's pre-crash operation, abrupt turn to port, continuing increase of speed, and then a second abrupt turn to starboard just prior to impacting Vessel #1, are indicative that Operator #2 failed to properly observe Vessel #1's proximity and/or direction of travel.  It was observed that Vessel #1's pre-crash heading and rate speed were not observed to change.  It was further obs