During the interviews, we determined that there was only one PWC involved and the two occupants were ejected from it after nosing into their own wake. The operator, had a laceration to the back of his head, presumably from his passenger striking him with his forehead causing a laceration over his right eye and possible concussions for both. Our interviews with the occupants and other witnesses helped determine that there was no alcoholic beverage consumption or drug use to contribute to the incident. Operator being born after Jan. 1, 1984 is required to have Boating Safety Education completed before operating any vessel over 10 Hp in the state and could not provide any verification of completion of the course. While photographing the PWC, it was discovered that the registration had expired 6-20-2013. After concluding our interviews and collecting the witness statements, we issued Operator a citation for Careless Operation for causing injury to himself and passenger while creating multiple wakes for jumping during the operation of the PWC, a written warning for Failing to comply with Boater's Education Requirements for not having completed the course as required and a verbal warning for the expired registration on the vessel since they were trying it out before purchasing it. Occupant was unable to give a statement while at the hospital due to his injuries. I was able to meet with occupant at his home on 7-11-2013 to get a written statement from him about the incident. He also verified verbally that there was no alcoholic beverage consumption or drug use to contribute to the incident.
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