RedactedNarrative: On August 11, 2021 at approximately 1817 hours officers responded to livery in reference to a vessel accident.  Officers were advised the injured party was remaining in the area of Turrville Creek.  Officers responded to livery first to retrieve paramedics from the Ocean City Fire Department.  Officers made contact with the parties involved in the collision identified as OPERATOR 1 & 2.  OPERATOR 2 was the subject that was injured, and OPERATOR 2 was transferred from the jet ski to the patrol vessel.  OPERATOR 2 was transported back to LIVERY after the paramedics had conducted an evaluation on her.  Once back at LIVERY I was able to speak to OPERATOR 1 who stated the following.
      OPERATOR 1 stated that her and OPERATOR 2 began a guided tour with LIVERY on August 11, 2021 at approximately 1800 hours.  OPERATOR 1 stated that she began to begin riding in the designated riding area.  OPERATOR 1 stated that she observed OPERATOR 2 riding in at the east side of the riding area.  OPERATOR 1 stated that she headed in the general direction of OPERATOR 2.  OPERATOR 1 stated that she observed OPERATOR 2 to her right but still in front of OPERATOR 1.  OPERATOR 1 stated that she observed OPERATOR 2 approaching from her right, however OPERATOR 1 did not slow down.  OPERATOR 1 stated that by the time she was aware a collision was going to occur it was to late for her to take any corrective action.  OPERATOR 1 stated that she struck OPERATOR 2 on the port side, with the bow of her jet ski.  OPERATOR 1 stated that she collided with OPERATOR 2, causing OPERATOR 2 to get ejected from the jet ski.  OPERATOR 1 stated that she was able to help OPERATOR 2 out of the water and place OPERATOR 2 on the jet ski.  OPERATOR 2 and OPERATOR 1 were now on the same jet ski.  OPERATOR 1 stated OPERATOR 2 was complaining of leg pain.  OPERATOR 1 stated she remained with OPERATOR 2 until the paramedics arrived.
      OPERATOR 1 was operating a 2021 SEADOO GTX 130 H.P. Rotax powered jet ski Maryland registration 8974LB.  The damage to this jet ski is described as fiberglass damage to the bow estimated at $100.00 to repair.  OPERATOR 1 had less then 10 hours of operating experience of ay vessel, and received her boating safety course at LIVERY.    OPERATOR 1 stated that she did not check the weather prior to her departure.  OPERATOR 1 stated that she did not receive any injuries.  
      I was able to speak to OPERATOR 2 who stated the following.  OPERATOR 2 stated that she began a guided tour with LIVERY on August 11, 2021.  OPERATOR 2 stated that while riding in the riding area she was struck by another jet ski.  OPERATOR 2 only recalls seeing OPERATOR 1 to her left a second or two prior to the collision.  OPERATOR 2 stated that she was ejected from the jet ski, and was recovered from the water by OPERATOR 1.  OPERATOR 2 stated that she had leg pain, and minor pain to her head.  It was determined by Ocean City Fire Departments Paramedics that OPERATOR 2 did not receive any significant injuries.  The only visible injury was a small amount of swelling to the back of OPERATOR 2's head.  OPERATOR 2 requested to got to the hospital and was transported to Tidal Health by Ocean City EMS.  
  OPERATOR 2 was operating a 2021 SEADOO GTX 130 H.P. jet ski Maryland registration 8601LB.  This jet ski received extensive fiberglass damage and structural damage.  The jet ski sunk, but was able to be recovered from the shallow water by LIVERY staff.  The jet ski was totaled, and the jet ski was valued at $9000.00.  OPERATOR 2 stated that she has less then 10 hours of experience operating any vessel.  OPERATOR 2 received her boating safety course at LIVERY.  OPERATOR 2 stated that she did not check the weather prior to her departure.  
  
      None of the guides observed the collision, they only were able to hear and then assist OPERATOR 2 onto OPERATOR 1's jet ski.  
      The cause for this collision was due to OPERATOR 1 failing to obey proper navigational rules, and having inexperience in operating any vessel.  No charges were levied in this matter.
      Photographs were taken of the damage and are placed into this report.
      All above events occurred in Worcester County, Maryland.
  