From the accounts given by both operators of the vessels, it appears that just a short time prior to 1900 hours, on April 30, 2023, the Operators of both vessels were operating their PWC's on Toledo Bend Lake just north of the Hickory Hill subdivision. Operator 2 advised she stopped her PWC facing south or slightly southeast towards the docks of the residential area and was shortly thereafter struck by V1 on the port side of her vessel. The Operator of V1 advised a similar account of the situation and advised he had made a turn, and he didn't realize V2 had stopped resulting in him striking the port side of her vessel with the bow of his. Both operators advised they were wearing the PFD's and after inspecting both vessels it was determined both vessels had all of the required safety equipment. 

It appears the incident was the result of Violation of USCG Navigation rule #5: Improper lookout and Violation of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 31.106 (Operate PWC within 50 ft in excess of headway speed). Operator inexperience may have also contributed to the incident. The Operator of V1 had no injuries during the incident. The Operator of V2 was transported to the hospital and had surgery to repair her broken left thigh. It appears no known drugs or alcohol were used by the operators of these vessels.
0734 TOLEDO BEND
Burkeville                    