V1 (FL 4063 PF) was traveling North West near marker 16 located just North of the Julia Tuttle bridge on the Meloy Channel. V1 struck ground and the operator lost control of the Personal Watercraft then was ejected.  The operator of V1 sustained a sprained left arm as a result of the accident.

   On 07/29/12 at approximately 1600 hours, I responded to a boating accident that occurred just North of the Julia Tuttle Bridge on the Meloy Channel. Upon arrival, I met with two Miami Beach Police Marine patrol units that were already on scene. The vessel involved was a Personal Watercraft. Vessel 1 was a 2007, blue in color Kawasaki with a registration of FL 4063 PF. I was informed by the officers on scene that the operator of Vessel 1 was  transported to Mount Sinai Hospital with possible injuries. Officer responded to Mount Sinai Hospital to verify the extent of injuries and to obtain information on Operator. The results from the X-Rays came back negative for any major injuries but he did sustain a sprained left arm as a result of the accident. 

        I interviewed a friend that was riding a separate PWC near Operator, and he stated that they were riding the jet skis in the Meloy Channel going fast. He said that they were North of the Julia Tuttle Bridge near marker number 16 and then they turned West to head back over to Morning Side Boat ramp. As they were underway Westbound, Friend saw Operator lose control of his Jet ski and fall off. In an effort to avoid collision, Friend said that he jumped off of his jet ski as well. He then called 911 and Miami Beach PD responded to the scene and transported Operator to Mount Sinai. He said that Operator's jet ski may have struck ground which would have caused him to get ejected.

         I did not observe any structural or external damage to the PWC  but would like to note that vessel 1 (FL 4063 PF) appeared to have water inside the engine compartment. Sea Tow also responded and relayed the PWC to Sunny Isles Marina. Vessel 1 is currently located at 17777 NW 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33165 awaiting repairs from the water damage.     
:As a result of falling off of the Personal Watercraft, operator/victim Operator sustained a sprained left wrist and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital. While there, Operator was treated and received X- rays that came back negative.

MIAMI BEACH                   