RedactedNarrative: Vessel operator states he has very little experience with PWC. He states he was attempting to go around an object in the water when he lost control and struck a pier.  Operator struck his face on the pier during impact and had severe facial injuries/lacerations which likely require stiches.
  
    Witnesses to the crash report the operator traveling along the shoreline at approximately 20 mph when he failed to turn away and struck a pier and boatlift.  Vessel operator treated on scene by Fox Lake FD but refused transport to hospital and stated fiance'' would take him.