RedactedNarrative: On Saturday, 06/11/2022, I, Conservation Police Officer, responded to a boat accident on Lake Michigan at 7:20 pm. The accident location was on Lake Michigan 1/4 mile east of North Ave Beach Chicago, IL 60614. When arrived on scene, Vessel 2 was returning to their slip at Belmont Harbor.
  The interviews took place at the slip/dock of Vessel 2.
  Vessel 2 was travelling north from Anchorage Area C when Vessel 1 attempted to ramp the wake of Vessel 2.
  During the attempt, Vessel 1 lost control of the PWC and collided with the port side swim platform.
  Operator of Vessel 1 fell from the PWC and Vessel 2 continued course.
  Operator of Vessel 1 recovered the PWC and attempted to make contact with Vessel 2.
  No contact was made and Vessel 1 left the scene.
  All safety equipment was present.
  Operator of Vessel 1 was cited for Reckless Operation of a Watercraft.
  Operator of Vessel 1 accepted full responsibility for the incident on June 14, 2022.
  Operator of Vessel 1 requested to pay for damages out of pocket in order to not use the owners insurance to pay for damages. The vessel is insured in the owners name