On July 22, 2010 at approximately 4:30 pm, I was contacted by Elgin telecommunications concerning a jet ski crash on Gages lake. Upon arrival the jet ski''s had been moved from the scene. I also learned one of the operators had been transported to Condell hospital located in Libertyville,Il. At approximately 5:30pm, I spoke with operators1.

Operator1 stated Operator2 and himself were driving jet skis approximately 200 yards offshore on the east end of Gages Lake. Operator1 and Operator2 were heading westbound approximately 15ft. apart. Both parties were going to make a turn and Operator1 stated he looked over his right shoulder and observed Operator2 coming up alongside his jet ski. He slowed down to allow Operator2 to pass him. Operator1 turned and looked over his shoulder again and observed Operator2 passing him. Operator1 made a right turn. Operator1 stated when he turned, Operator2 had not yet passed him and he collided with Operator2 on the left side of Operator2''s jet ski.

At 7:20 pm, I arrived at Condell hospital to speak with Operator2. Operator2''s mother was present at time of questioning. Operator2''s depiction of the accident corresponded to Operator1''s previous statements. Operator2 stated he had a broken leg from the crash.

Photographs were taken of both jet ski''s and attached to this report.

Jet ski, IL 6820JF, sustained front end damage. The damage was sustained to a piece of plastic on the front end of the jet ski. There was not any further damage done to the jet ski involving this accident.

Jet ski, IL 9754HS, sustained damage to the left side of the jet ski. There was damage done to the cowling of the jet ski and also the left foot rest. The right side plastic under the seat was cracked. The impact point appeared to be the left side of the jet ski.

I did not take enforcement action on either party involved in the crash.
Wildwood                      