Unit #2, 2000'' green and white Sea Doo Bombardier GTI Jet Ski was cruising along the South center of Candlewick Lake.  Unit #1, 2006'' blue and white Honda Aqua Trax Jet Ski was traveling in the same direction of Unit #2 behind and to the side.  Unit #2 changed direction to starboard (right) spinning sideways to an abrupt stop.  Unit#1, reportedly operating above listed speed limit, struck and drove over Unit #2 at midship striking operator2 ejecting him from his jet ski.  Operator2 sustained a laceration to the back of his head which needed (5) staples to close.  

     It was discovered that both jet skis involved in this accident exceeded the maximum horse power allowed for Candlewick Lake.  It was also learned that both operators were warned earlier that same weekend for reckless operation by Candlewick Lake Security Boat Patrol.  Candlewick Lake Security assessed civil penalties to jet ski and property owner on behalf of his son, Operator2, and nephew Operator1 for reckless operation of a watercraft and failure to possess current Candlewick Lake Association Stickers (see attached security report).  

     The boat accident investigation revealed that victim, Operator2, had not attended or earned a boat safety certificate as required to solo operate a motorboat in Illinois.  It was also discoverd that neither jet ski possessed current Illinois Registration.  Citations pending include: (2) citation is to be issued to parent of Operator2 for 625 ILCS 45/5-18 Parental Responsibilty - YOUTHFUL OPERATION OF A WATERCRAFT, and 625 ILCS 45/3-1 OPERATION OF AN UNNUMBERED WATERCRAFT.  (2) citations are to be issued to Operator1 for 625 ILCS 45/5-1 CARELESS OPERATION OF A WATERCRAFT, and 625 ILCS 45/3-1 OPERATION OF AN UNNUMBERED WATERCRAFT.     

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