RedactedNarrative: V1 was traveling south near Shell Key Preserve at a high rate of speed with a single occupant.  The operator of V1 was ejected after crossing a wave and sustained injury.
  According to a statement from OP1, he was operating V1 in a straight-line crossing over some waves in the area.  OP1 was driving more than 45 miles per hour when he crossed a wave and was ejected from the PWC. 
  Witness was on shore and saw OP1 moving south then cartwheeling on the surface of the water after he was ejected.  Witness started to swim from shore out to his father.  OP1 did not lose consciousness, and he was able to swim back to V1 and return to the island.  OP1 was then brought to Fort Desoto Boat Ramp where he was transported via EMS with his son to Bayfront Medical Center for treatment.  
  Investigator (FWC) and I responded to Bayfront Medical Center to speak with OP1 and determine the extent of his injury.  Investigator (FWC) was at Fort Desoto Boat Ramp when the party returned with OP1 prior to transport.  Investigator took photographs of V1 (see attached). 
  Investigator assisted me with speaking to OP1 because of a language barrier.  Prior to asking any questions Investigator read the Miranda warning from an agency issued card.  We learned OP1 does not have much experience operating PWC’s.  He also said it was a little choppy on the water which is what caused him to be ejected from V1.  OP1 stated there were no other vessels in the area that he was operating and there were no mechanical issues with V1. 
  We learned that OP1 sustained five fractured ribs on his right side due to this accident. Operator sustained injury to his right side which consisted of five broken ribs
  