RedactedNarrative: According to witness statements three jet skis were approaching the north beach of west Ship Island.  Two skis were riding side by side and a third following.  The two in front slowed down and vessel 1 in back run into the  front vessel 2  was on the starboard side of the two front vessels.  
   
   
  The other  vessel on port side was not involved in the collision.  Operator2 had a severed left thumb and broken ribs.  Vessel 2 damage was $2000 with damaged steering column and broken left mirror.   Vessel 1 had no damage or injuries.