RedactedNarrative: Operator, 8 years old, was being allowed to ride ride the PWC alone at idle speed. When operator turned the handle bars to steer the PWC he accidently hit the throttle and accelerated.  operator in a panic gripped the handle bars tighter which depressed the throttle controls further.  The PWC accelerated striking a concrete retaining wall at the edge of the shoreline.  operator was ejected upward striking his right thigh on the handle bars breaking his femur and landing him onto the dry ground.
  
  Investigator from LCRA completed the report.
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Lakeway                       