operator was operating a PWC in the North Fork River. He was heading north from the beach at Prima Vista Boat Ramp. As he approached the Prima Vista Bridge he let off the throttle and tried to turn the vessel to avoid hitting the bridge. vessel would not turn due to the vessel being jet driven which will only allow the vessel to turn under power. The vessel struck the bridge piling head on which caused operator to be ejected from the vessel and hit his head on the piling. His knees hit the handle bars as he was being ejected from the vessel. The vessel appears to have damage to the fiberglass and plastic railing on the bow of the vessel. operator was transported to the st lucie medical center where he was admitted for his injuries. Dept of the St Lucie County Sheriffs Office was on scene and took pictures of the piling, and the PWC. Dept also met me at the hospital and took pictures of the subjects injuries. There are no citations being wrote at this time.
End of Report ; operator had a laceration to the left side of his face on his cheek along with a contusion on his face.
He also had contusions on both knees.
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