On Saturday, 05/30/09, at approximately 1440 hours, Ofc was patrolling by boat the Big Slackwater section (Dam#4) of the Potomac River. Drifting in his patrol boat near the Potomac Fish and Game Club, Ofc observed two jet skies traveling upriver towards him about 300 yards away. One jet ski followed closely behind (a few yards) and slightly to the right of the other jet ski. Both vessels were moving at approximately 10 - 15 knots. suddenly the operator of front PWC (#1) turned sharply to the right. The second PWC collidied with Vessel1's jet ski, throwing Vessel1 into the water. Vessel1 climbed back onto his jet ski. Vessel1 and Vessel2 took their jet skis to the club's boat ramp as Ofc arrived on scene. Vessel1 complained of pain to his leg and back. Ofc called Tawes Communication Center requesting an ambulance and notified the duty Officer. Ofc obtained personal and vessel information from the two subjects. Rescue personnel from Williamsport, MD arrived on scene. Vessel1 was transported to the Washington County Hospital where he was treated and released from the Minor care Unit for contusions to the left knee and leg.
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