Operator of V-1 traveling eastbound on the C-9 canal, collided with the cement piling, which holds up a large green pipe, east of the bridge located at U.S.441. ; Operator of V1 sustained one broken ankle of his right leg, and two broken legs. Operator stated when he hit the throttle on the jet ski he was thrown back on the seat, causing the lanyard to come loose that was attached to his floatation vest, causing him to lose control of the jet ski. Operator stated he then collided with the cement pillar located on the south side of the canal, causing him to be thrown forward off the jet ski into the canal.
MIAMI                         