RedactedNarrative: On 5/29/2016 at approximately 1830, Operator1 was operating PWC, VAXXXXXX with Passenger1 sitting as passenger providing instructions. They were traveling down Hells Creek on plane as another boat passed in the opposite direction also on plane. Passenger1 instructed Operator1 to slow down as the boat approached and passed them, and then to accelerate slowly over the boat's wakes. Operator1 accidentally fully grabbed the throttle control on the first wake causing the PWC to quickly accelerate. They were already near the edge of the canal and Passenger1 instructed Operator1 to let up on the throttle and turn, but Operator1 did not. The PWC struck several tree branches that were just above the waterline and the steering column struck a higher tree branch. As a result of the accident, Operator1 was struck by a tree branch under his right eye causing a small scratch and swelling. The right rearview mirror was broken off, there was a large gouge on the right side of the front hatch cover, and the steering column cover was displaced backwards. Passenger1 stated that there may be mechanical issues as well as the PWC would not operate properly after the collision.
  
  
  They were towed into Indian Cove Campground by another passing boat where I met up them. I called Virginia Beach Dispatch Center to have Operator1 medically evaluated, but he refused transportation to a hospital.
  
  
  I interviewed both Passenger1 and Operator1 at the boat ramp. Both were wearing personal flotation devices(PFDs)and Passenger1 had the safety lanyard attached to him. Passenger1 stated that this was to stop the engine in the event he fell off while Operator1 was operating. Passenger1 had taken 2 NASBLA-approved boater education courses, one online thru BoatUS and the other thru Virginia Department Game and Inland Fisheries. Operator1 had not taken a boater education course.
  
  
  Operator1 stated that he has been on the PWC with Passenger1 several times over the past 3 years and Passenger1 began to teaching him how to operate one last year. Operator1 estimates he's operated a PWC 9-10 times always with Passenger1 as a passenger giving him instructions. Passenger1 stated he's owned different PWCs over the years and feels "very comfortable" on them.
  
  
  Passenger1 estimated the damage to the PWC to be approximately $2000. Although Operator1 was injured, care beyond basic first aid was not given.
  
  
  I issued a summons to Passenger1 for 29.1-748, Allowing the operation of a PWC by a person under the age of 14
  