RedactedNarrative: On 09/03/22, Conservation Police responded to a personal injury personal watercraft accident on the Illinois River near mile marker 203.5 in Putnam County. An Investigation into the accident shows that a male operator and female passenger of a Bombardier Jet Ski were jumping the passing wake of another unidentified passing vessel when control was lost and both occupants were ejected from the Jet Ski and into the water. The female passenger was struck by the male operator''s body as they impacted the water. The collision between the two caused injury/trauma to the female''s chest area (left side). The operator reported no injury. Alcohol was a contributing factor in addition to careless operation. Witnesses corroborate the operator''s version of events. The operator admitted that he was driving the Jet Ski beyond his ability to control it. No other vessels were involved or damaged in this incident and no damage to vessel 1 was observed. Operator was cited for Careless Operation of Watercraft.