Operator #1 stated that he was in the rental zone driving the Ski. Operator #1 stated that he saw the boat coming from left to right in which he just struck same.

Operator #2 stated that he was coming from Somers Point , heading home.  Operator #2 stated that a girl operating a Ski flew by him first, nearly hitting him.  After that operator #2 stated that he slowed down and checked his surroundings.  He saw a ski coming at him at a high rate of speed.  He stated he observed the operator not paying attention, specifically by having his having his head turned to the right looking behind him.  At this time he sounded his air horn several times. Then the Ski just ran into him.

Investigation Revealed: That vessel #1 was being operated within a PWC rental zone. Vessel #2 was traveling south bound from Somers Point to Ocean City. Vessel #2 then entered the PWC rental zone. Due to operator #1's inattention to other vessels on the waterway, vessel #1 struck vessel #2 on the starboard side. Operator #1 was issued a summons  for 12:7-76  careless operation.
Due to the impact of vessel #1 striking Vessel #2, the operator #1 was ejected off the ski into the water.  Subject was the first to arrive. He placed operator #1 on his ski and escourted him to shore, where Ocean City EMS was waiting to render first aid. EMT made the determination that due to his injuies and age, operator #1 be air lifted to ACMC.  Operator # was treated for a broken left femur and contusions to his left elbow and shoulder.

Operator # 2 was issued sommons # SPA for violation of 13:82-1.8( rules of the road) failure to yield to vessel on his right.
Ocean City