On March 30th 2013 at approximately 1400 hrs Operator1 was operating a personal watercraft with one passenger on board when he suddenly hit a bridge in the vicinity of Dickens Ave and 73rd Street. The accident was subsequently reported to the local authorities who contacted FWC.

On March 30th 2013 at approximately 1400 hrs Operator1 was operating a personal watercraft (PWC)
(FL 8736PF) with a passengerwho was visiting from Colombia. As he was navigating southbound on a canal that runs parallel to Dickens Ave by 73rd Street in Miami Beach the vessel collided with a small bridge located on 73rd Street and just west of Dickens Ave. According to the operator who reported the accident to the local authorities whom subsequently contacted FWC, he was traveling at between 10-20 MPH when he lost control of the PWC and collided with the bridge. The passenger was immediately ejected but received no injuries. The operator received a small cut to the left side of his neck and was given four stitches at the hospital and later released. They were able to swim ashore and were quickly helped by the Miami Beach fire/rescue department case number 13-5751- LT. The PWC was borrowed from a personal friend of Operator1. Please, see pictures taken at the owner's residence of the damage inflicted on the vessel. 

In addition, Operator1 received a Warning Form (W-614757) for careless operation. 
Operator received a one inch cut to the left side of his neck and was given six stitches at the Hospital. Currently recovering with out any problems and able to work.
MIAMI BEACH