On the above date, time and location I was patrolling the area of Islamorda when I was dispatched to a boating accident involving two PWC.  The call had a delay time and the injured party, Operator2 was already at Mariners Hospital.  Upon arrival to Mariners Hospital I met with officer; she advised me that a witness of the accident was given a written statement form and was completing it. 

Upon my investigation I determined that there were a total of four occupants, two on each PWC.  The operators during the time of the accident were, Operator2 on PWC FL 4301NY and Operator1 on PWC FL4017MW. The PWC's were rentals from Keys Skis in Key Largo FL, 33037.  The occupants of the PWC's  were nearing there allotment of 2 hour PWC rental tour and determined they had approximately 10 minutes left. They decided to utilize their remaining time by accelerating hard and driving close to each other.  Occupant fell off of Operator2's PWC causing it to slow down.  This is when Operator1's PWC ran into and over Operator2's PWC, striking Operator2 in the face and knocking him into the water.  Operator2 and his occupant were able to board the PWC and return to the rental location.  Ice was applied to Operator2's face once on land and he was rushed to the Mariners Hospital. All other occupants were uninjured. 

It was concluded that Operator2 had multiple facial fractures including cheek, eye socket, jaw and sinus walls.  Surgery will be needed.  

PWC FL4301NY sustained fiberglass damage and broken motor mounts.  
PWC FL4017MW sustained a broken front bumper. 

A Careless Operation warning was issued to both operators of the vessels.  

Pictures were taken and a written statement, see attached.