I, Investigator, responded to a boating accident involving jet ski's. The extent of injuries and number of people involved were unknown at the time. Upon arrival, I observed fire rescue leaving the scene. I observed Officer with the Clay County Sheriff's Office out on the dock speaking with the party involved with the accident. 

I spoke with Officer and asked him if was going to take the report on the accident. He stated that he would take the information and write the report since the injuries were not serious. 

Approximately 8 days later, Officer called me and informed me that one of the subjects involved in the accident was now in critical condition at Orange Park Medical Center. I informed Officer that I would take over the investigation and file charges accordingly.

V1 and V2 had been operating for several hours during the day prior to the collision.  A witness reported that he had seen at least 3 PWC in the area, 2 of which matched the description of V1 and V2.  He stated that the operators were operating erratically by spraying each other and doing "spin-outs".      Collision-  V1 and V2 were at speed traveling in the same direction.  V1 was stated he thought he was +-50 yards behind V2.  V2 performed a spin-out maneuver and came to idle speed.  V1 continued on its same course and speed unit it became clear there would be a collision.  V1 released the throttle and turned the attempted to turn the handle bars to steer away but was unable to change course.  V1 ramped up starboard side of V2 and struck the operator of V2 and damaged V2's steering.  Op of V1 was ejected at impact but was uninjured.  Op. of V2 suffered broken right arm, broken rib and collapsed lung.;
ASBURY LAKE