After interviewing both operators it was determined that vessel 1 operator was to the left of vessel 2 operator. Both operators admitted they were cruising across the lake with operator 1 looking to the left and operator 2 looking to the right. Unknown to each operator, they were actually approaching each other at an angle perpendicular to one another. 

Upon collision, vessel 1 hit near the rear of vessel 2, causing the operator of vessel 2 to be ejected into the air before falling back into the lake. Both operators were wearing coastguard approved pfds and kill lanyards at the time of the accident. Operator 2 received a minor cut the leg but there were no other injuries. The vessels were towed by a witness boat to the ramp near the lake dam. After interviewing both operators and assessing damage, citations for 50' rule violation and for failure to complete a boater education class, were issued to both operators.
0389 JACKSONVILLE
Jacksonville                  