RedactedNarrative: On 6/12/13 at approximately 2:26pm, I, OFC. received a call for a jet ski accident near Solomons Island, with all persons involved located at Zanhiser's Yachting Center, awaiting medical treatment. Cpls responded to Zanhiser's to obtain witness information while I responded to Calvert Memorial Hospital, in Prince Frederick, MD.    
   
        Ambulance 38, from Solomons VFD transported the passenger of the jet ski to Calvert Memorial Hospital. Victim had a laceration to the inside of her right arm, near her elbow, approximately 3" long and 2" wide. Victim was treated for her injury and later released.
  
        While at the hospital, I obtained a statement from Victim regarding the accident. I was then met by the operator of the jet ski, who provided a written statement. I then proceeded to Solomons, to make contact with Bunky's Charter Boats Inc., the owner of the vessel.
  
        Based on the statements obtained and the rental contract, at 1:15pm Operator1 rented a 2011 Yamaha PWC, bearing a registration of MD 2754 LB, from Bunky's Charter Boats Inc located in Solomons, MD. Operator1 was accompanied by Victim, and the two proceeded out of Solomons Harbor into the Patuxent River. Operator1 operated the PWC just outside the Solomons Harbor for a short period of time before heading to the area near Drum Point, at the mouth of the Patuxent. Operator1 indicated that sea conditions in that area were choppy, but stated that the waves were less than 2'. At approximately 1:50pm, Operator1 jumped several smaller waves and attempted to slow down upon approaching a larger wave. The PWC became airborne and landed on the other side of the wave, at an off angle causing the vessel to roll to the left and eject the operator and passenger. 
  
  Neither individual remembered seeing any obstructions in the immediate area of the accident, but did notice that Victim had a significant laceration to her right arm. The laceration may have been the result of her arm contacting a sharp edge on the PWC when she was ejected. Operator1 provided Victim with a t-shirt to wrap her arm with. Both individuals climbed back aboard the PWC and attempted to start it. Operator1 was unable to start the PWC due damage incurred to the safety lanyard during the accident. Operator1 then used his cell phone to call 911. While speaking to a dispatcher the two individuals were able to signal a passing vessel for help. 
  
       
        Subject was enroute to Solomons from St. Michael's, as he was approaching the mouth of the Patuxent River he noticed Operator1 and Victim seated on the PWC waiving their arms and blowing whisltes, so he made his way to them to provide assistance. Good samaritan brought both individuals onboard his vessel and provided Victim with a towel to wrap around her arm. Good samaritan and Operator1 then attached a line to the handle bars of the PWC and attempted to tow it back to Solomons Harbor. The wake from Good samaritan's vessel and the manner in which the PWC was being towed, caused it to become "swamped". In the interest of transporting Victim back to shore as soon as possible, the PWC was cut free of the vessel. Good samaritan transported the individuals to Zanhiser's Yachting Center in Solomons Harbor, where they were met by EMS. 
        All accounts indicate that Operator1 and Victim were wearing PFD's. Operator1 was in possession of a boater's safety certificate (# BE10520) issued through the state of Kentucky. Operator1 indicated that he checked the weather forecast prior to renting the PWC. Operator1 said that his boat operating experience was limited, approximately 1 year.     
        Excessive speed, wave force, and operator inexperience are believed to be contributing factors to this accident. As of this time, no charges have been filed against the operator, Operator1. Law enforcement action may be taken, based upon the outcome of the investigation.
  
   As of 6/13/16, the PWC has not been located and is believed to still be adrift in the Chesapeake Bay.
  
   All events occurred in Calvert County, MD.
  