On 11/29/11 at 1047 hrs Operator called the sheriffs office and advised that he was involved in a single watercraft accident with injuries. I was able to locate him in the main bay. His watercraft was being towed by another vessel while Operator was seated. He stated he was traveling in a southwesterly direction along the cliff wall near ship rock. He said he was traveling above wakeless speed. He stated he was not paying attention and must have gotten too close to and struck the cliff wall. He said upon impact he was thrown forward causing his right forearm to strike the front bench causing a severe laceration. He stated he was not wearing his pfd. While medically treating him i was unable to detect any signs or symptoms of impairment. I then transported him to the aid station were rural metro paramedics were standing by. Following evaluation he was transported to mountain vista hospital for further treatment. Prior to my arrival Operator had made arrangements to take his truck and boat back to his residence. The damage to the watercraft consisted of heavy bow damage. The damage was consistant with Operators statement of the events leading up to the accident. Nothing further.
MESA                          