RedactedNarrative: operator was operating a jet-ski at North Beach Watersports in Corolla, North Carolina. She had a passenger with her named Occupant. Operator made a sharp turn at high speed causing Occupant to hit Operator from behind. As they were falling off the jet- ski, Operator hit the handle bar injuring her ribs. Operator and Occupant got back on the jet-ski and continued to ride. Operator drove back to the North Beach Watersports dock were Occupant wanted to get off. The worker at North Beach Watersports asked Operator and Occupant if they had fun, and they replied yes. He then advised Operator that she had 15 minutes left. Operator then took her grandfather out for a ride and returned to the dock. The worker asked again if they had fun, they both replied yes. Operator grandfather took Operator and Occupant back to the cottage. While driving back to the cottage, the grandfather hit a bump. Operator then complained about pain in her side. The grandfather asked Operator how bad was the pain on a scale of 1-10, and she replied 11. Operator grandfather stopped at Corolla Fire and Rescue and advised them of the situation. The EMTs at the fire station advised the grandfather that Operator needed to get checked out. Operator was flown to Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Operator was examined at the hospital and she was diagnosed with sprained ribs from hitting the handle bar of the jet ski as she was falling off. Alcohol and drugs were not a contributing factor in this accident. Operator was wearing a PFD. No charges were filed.
   