RedactedNarrative: On August 30, 2019 at 1800 hours I, Officer responded to Atlantic General Hospital located at 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD for a vessel accident after the fact.  Upon arrival I made contact with the operator of the vessel. Operator Stated the following.
  
      Operator stated that on August 30, 2019 at approximately 1630 hours he was operating a 2019 Kawasaki STX 15F jet ski in the Isle of Wight Bay.  Operator stated that he was traveling north on the jet ski toward the route 90 bridge.  Operator stated that there was moderate boat traffic in the area, but stated the conditions were very choppy.  Operator stated that he was traveling at approximately 55-60 MPH when he turned the jet ski in a westerly direction.  Operator stated that as he turned the jet ski, he entered a trough of a swell.  Operator stated he was parallel to the crest of the swell.  Operator stated that the crest of the swell caused the jet ski to begin to roll, which caused him to be ejected off the jet ski.  Operator stated that as he was being ejected from the jet ski he hit his chin causing an injury to his mouth.  Operator stated that once he was in the water he was in the path the jet ski as it was being pushed by the wind, current and swells toward him.  Operator stated that due to the conditions the jet ski struck him in the head.  Operator stated that he never lost conscious from either time he was struck in the head.  Operator stated he was able to remount the jet ski and returned back to Bayside Boat Rental located at 5307 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland.  Operator stated that once back on shore he realized he had a laceration in his mouth and had a headache so he sought medical attention.  Operator transported himself to Atlantic General Hospital.  Operator stated also stated that there was no damage to the jet ski he was operating or any other vessel or property.
  
      Operator did receive several stiches in the inside of his mouth and diagnosed with a concussion.  These injuries were non life threatening, and Operator was released from the Hospital. 
  
      Operator stated that he has been operating jet skis since he was a child and had well over 500 hours of experience.  Operator stated that he was wearing his life jacket at the time of the incident.  Operator stated that when he was ejected from the jet ski, the engine kill switch engaged and worked properly.  Operator stated that he did check the weather forecast prior to his voyage
  
      On August 31, 2019 at 1130 hours I was able to make contact with on of the owners of Bayside Boat Rental.  The owner confirmed that the jet ski Operator was operating was not damaged, and there was not any damage to any other vessel or property.  The Owner provided my the information of the jet ski that Operator was operating.  The jet ski was a 2019 Kawasaki STX 15F Maryland registration MD9280LB.
  
      In conclusion the combination of speed and the rough conditions was a contributing factor to this accident.  Also, Operator having numerous hours of jet ski operation may have been overconfident in his ability to maintain control of the jet ski in the conditions and speed at which he was traveling.  Since the only injury was to Operator and no other damage was done, I will not be levying any charges against Operator.  Further I am noting that Operator was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of this accident.
  