A 41-year-old man died in an incident Tuesday on Tims Ford Lake involving a collision with two personal watercraft.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency identified the man as Christopher W. Bontrager of Missouri.

John H. Prater, 41, of Tracy City, was injured and was transported to Highpoint Health — Winchester where he was treated for his injuries, according to a press release.

The press release said the incident occurred at about 5:20 p.m. when two personal watercraft operating near the Tims Ford Bass Club boat ramp collided.

A preliminary investigation had indicated that Bontrager and Prater were each operating separate personal watercraft when the collision occurred, causing serious injuries to both individuals, the press release said.

Bontrager was pronounced dead at the scene.

To date, there have been 12 boating-related fatalities on Tennessee waterways in 2026.

The incident remains under investigation, the press release said.