Type of incident:  Collision with Vessel. 
V1; 2019 12' Seadoo Jet Ski, Handle Bars Remote Steering.  V2; 22' Sea Ray Side Console Remote Steering.   
 On June 10, 2023 at approximately 11:15 a.m., LDWF Dispatch advised Region V Agents of a boating incident that occurred on Old Calcasieu River in Calcasieu Parish.  Upon arrival, Agents learned V1 and V2 were each heading east on Old River at approximately thirty (30)  MPH, when V2 came to an abrupt stop due to its vessel's safety feature (Rev limiter).  When V2 came to an abrupt stop, V1 was following too closely and collided with V2.    V1 operator was not paying attention and V1's bow struck V2's stern.  V1 operator was wearing a PFD and the kill switch lanyard was attached.  V1 operator was ejected.  V1 had no passengers.  V2 turned around and picked up V1 operator and loaded the V1 jet ski onto the stern deck of V2 to keep it from sinking.  V2 had one (1) operator and four (4) passengers.  No injuries were reported by V2.     V1 operator sustained minor sprain to the left wrist and was transported to St. Patrick's Hospital in Lake Charles.  After admittance, V1 operator advised of no other injuries found by medical diagnosis.  Evidence and statements were consistent with V1 at fault due to a primary contributing factor of operator inattention and a secondary contributing factor of careless operation due to violating rules of the road #16.  V1 was not believed to be operating at a reasonable speed for the given condition and situation, therefore was not in control of the vessel to avoid a collision.  No alcohol involved.  Damage to V1 is in excess of $500.00   V2 unknown at this time due to minimal fiberglass damage to stern decking.  34:851.4   Careless Operation.
Old Calcasieu River
Lake Charles                  