The operator was operating his jet ski south on the CT River in Deep River with a passenger on the back. Both subjects were wearing the proper life jackets which are requried by law. Both subjects state that a wake which came from the port side caused the jet ski bounce and/or go air borne which then caused both operator and passenger to be thrown off the left (port) side into the water causing injuries to both. Speed may have been a factor, however, the investigator could not prove. The operator was taken by LifeStar helicopter with chest injuries to the hospital and the passenger was driven by a family memeber to the hospital with shoulder and head injuries.
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