Unit 2 and unit 1 were operating on the icw with pwc in a circular manner. Unit 1 came to slow stop and unit 2 ran into the back of unit 1 causing injury to passenger’s hip and both pwcs.

Both V1 persons were thrown into the water and one was taken to grand strand hospital.

this unit was dispatched to gsrmc in reference to jet ski incident.  Upon arrival, V1 victim stated that she was on the back of a jet ski operated by Operator1, and her friend (V2 occupant) was on the back of a ski operated by Operator2.  V1 victim stated that both operators were driving in circles and in a manner that had her worried for her safety.  V1 victim asked them to slow down and stop driving in this manner. V2 occupant stated that Operator2 ran into the back of the ski striking V1 victim in the hip. Both V1 victim and Operator1 were thrown into the water.  The parties drove V1 victim back to dock. V1 victim was surprised that Operator1 and Operator2 had not called ems like they had discussed after the incident.  

Operator2 stated to V1 victim that he couldn't drive her cause he didn't want to get a dui.  V1 victim was driven to the hospital by V2 occupant.  V2 occupant wrote a statement. V1 victim was unable to write a statement do to her pain and medicine at that time.  V1 victim was directed that she could write a statement when she was feeling better.  This units response to the hospital was the following day after the incident.  Operator2 had not called to report the injuries to V1 victim or to his watercraft (owner of both vessels).  This unit went to the residence of Operator2 and advised him what i was there for, miranda warning was completed, and stated what the law was regarding reckless operation, proper look out, etc.  

Operator2 gave a verbal and written statement after signing wavier of rights.  Operator2 stated that he was sorry the incident took place, that he had called his insurance company to take care of V1 victim’s injuries, and he would help in any way he needed to.  Operator2 agreed that his actions were reckless and posted the bond for the violation which was taken directly to the magistrate and turned in to assistant with judge present.

This unit believes after talking with all parties that V1 victim arrived on flight to myrtle beach airport.  She was picked up by her friend V2 occupant and went to the water directly.  They boarded with listed parties and headed north on the intracoastal waterway.  Very shortly after, the operators, Operator2 and Operator1 started showing off by cutting it close and spraying.  At least V1 victim stated that she didn't want to continue in this manner.  Operator2 lost sight and control which brought him to strike the rear of the unit Operator1 and V1 victim were on. V1 victim received broken/fracture to her hip.  The Operator2 and Operator1 didn't want to drive her because they were concerned about blood alcohol content.  Operator2 didn't call until he learned that scdnr was at gsrmc and was concerned about going to jail for title 50 violations.