RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1, a PWC was operating on Seneca Lake in Ohio on July 15, 2018. At 1430 the vessel was in Noble County, approximately 1500 feet north of the Seneca Lake Park Beach. The vessel was towing a three person water tube with 3 occupants on board. Occupant 1 was operating the PWC as occupant 2 was observing occupants 3, 4, and 5, which were seated on the water tube. Occupant3 was seated at the front of the water tube, occupant 4 was seated in the middle, and occupant 5 was seated in the rear. 
  
  Vessel 1 was traveling north when it stuck a wave causing occupant 3, 4, and 5 to be ejected from the water tube. 
  
  When occupant 3, 4, and 5 entered the water the front left porting of occupant S's face struck the rear of occupant 4's head rendering occupant 5 unconscious. Occupant 5 was unconscious for approximately three seconds. When occupant 5 regained consciousness he was able to self-rescue with some assistance on to vessel 1. 
  
  Occupant 1 transported occupant 5 to shore on the back of the PWC, vessel 1. When occupant 5 arrived to shore he walked up the hill where his family had been picnicking prior to the accident.
  
  Occupant 5 was complaining of pain and dizziness. He was transported by United Ambulance to Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Cambridge, Ohio for his injuries. 
  
  Occupant 5 was then transported by Med. Flight to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center where he passed away. 
  
  According to the franklin County Coroner occupant 5 passed away due to Traumatic brain injuries As a Consequence Of: Blunt force injuries of the head As a Consequence Of: Head to head collision while being pulled by a jet ski. 
  
  The Franklin County Coroner ruled the death as accidental.
  
  In conclusion, There were several contributing factor that led to the outcome of this incident. According to evidence and statement that I obtained, I believe the accident occured due to tube load and design, operator inattention, and wake on Seneca Lake.
  