V1 struck V2, as V2 was coming down off plane, V1 tried to slow down and change course prior to stricking V2.
	Both OP2 and PAX 2 stated that the waters north of the Hammock Dunes Bridge was congested with vessels, vessels pulling tubes, and PWC traffic.   OP2 and his wife noted that they were concerned for the dolphins and manatees that they had seen a few days earlier.  According to  OP2’s statement he did not look behind him until after he came off plane to check his wake.  This is when he saw the vessel behind him trying to avoid him.  According to his statement  OP2 did not mention trying to move out of the way or trying to take any evasive action to avoid the collision.   OP2, according to her statement didn’t turn around until after the collision in which she was almost thrown to the deck of the boat.  
	Both OP1 and PX 1 stated that the Pair Marine V2, made a sudden stop in the ICW, in the line of vessel traffic prior to the manatee zone. They stated that the vessel V2 made no effort to move to one side of the channel or the other.  OP1, according to his statement made a course correction to avoid collision but was ultimately unsuccessful.
INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
PALM COAST                    