According to operator's written statement, he was coming back to the dock to park but was going too fast and forgot to pull the kill switch.  The victim, who was standing on the dock, jumped right on top of the PWC.  The operator heard a loud noise and looked back and saw the victim's dad pulling her out of the water.
V1's passenger also stated when they were returning to the dock the victim jumped and that's when we knew we hit her.

At the hospital it was determined that the victim's mother had just purchased the PWC, but she failed to have the proper bill of sale or insurance on V1 when the accident occurred.

According to a witness, she and the victim were playing on the dock and were going to jump off the end when she saw V1 approaching.  She stopped and tried to stop the victim but was too late.

Due to the actual operator's statement it is believed at this time the victim's injuries were caused by hitting V1.

Citations were issued to both the operator and the new owner (victim's mother) of the PWC.
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