Operator2 (unit 2 driver) stated that he was driving parallel on the left side of unit 1. Unit 2 (Operator2) was traveling approximately 30 mph when the driver of unit 1 made an abrupt left turn in front of him, leaving him no time to take evasive actions or to slow down.  

Operator2 (unit 2) said the front of his Jet Ski collided with the left side of the other Jet Ski (unit1). The bottom front (bow) of unit 2 impacted the forward left side of the unit 1 under the steering handles. Two occupants of unit 2 were ejected and 3 occupants of unit 1 were ejected during the crash. 

After the impact unit 2 Jet ski flipped to the left and took on water but did not sink. Unit 1 passengers were all struck on their left legs before being thrown off the Jet Ski. Unit 1 Jest ski also flipped but did not take on water.

Operator2's brother, who was aboard unit 2 also stated that the unit 1 had crossed in front of them causing them to collide.



0235 WALTER E. LONG
AUSTIN                        