V1 (PWC) was approximately 20 feet from Fort Myers Beach heading northeast toward the beach at idle speed.  An occupant of V1 seated in front of the operator pressed the accelerator causing the vessel to accelerate and turn starboard.  The vessel stuck the beach at approximately 10-20 mph ejecting both occupants and rolling once.  V1 came to rest upright approximately 20 feet from the water line.  The operator was not injured.  The passenger was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital and treated for contusions.; Subject received a contusion to the right side of his face and a contusion to his right arm.  He was transported by Life Flight to Lee Memorial hospital at approximately 1430 hrs on 1/13/13 and later transferred to Health Park.  He was released from Health Park at approximately 1900 hours on 1/14/13.
FORT MYERS BEACH