Watercraft #2 was stopped, out of gear, waiting to pick up some passengers, when Watercraft #1, a PWC, struck the right rear of the boat at full speed, causing severe damage to WC #2 and throwing two passengers off WC #1. Both passengers from WC #1 declined medics. Operator #2 was able to retrieve his boat at the launch without incident. Life jackets were being worn on WC #1 but not on WC #2. Alcohol was not a factor. There was minimal to no damage to WC #1. Operator #1 was cited for 'Operating a personal watercraft in a manner that is not reasonable or prudent' and 'operating a personal watercraft without a boating permit or adult on board.'
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