Witness advised that operator of Vsl #1 has idoled out past the state dock, and then brought the PWC up to speed.  The first wave he hit threw him forward into the handle bars of the PWC.  He fell into the water for a few seconds and then got back onto the PWC and came back to shore where he was assisted off of the PWC, and taken to the hospital by ambulance, where he was treated for internal injuries.
(The physical condition states he was under the influence of alcohol, but not how much, nor was he given a ticket for driving under the influence, nor was it stated as a cause of the accident.  Cause being hazardous waters).
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