RedactedNarrative: On June 10, 2020 at approximately 1830 hours I, Officer responded to Paradise Watersports located at 12913 Ocean Gateway to assist with a vessel accident with injuries.  While assisting with the vessel accident I learned that another vessel accident had occurred within the same guided tour.  I learned the other injured subject was an employee of Paradise Watersports had self transported himself to Atlantic General Hospital.  I responded to Atlantic General Hospital and made contact with the victim who stated the following.
  
      Operator2 stated that on June 10, 2020 at approximately 1810 hours and other guides from Paradise Watersport began to escort several riders, to their riding area.  Operator2 stated that Paradise Watersports riding area is located in the area of Herring Creek and Turville Creek in the area of the Isle Of Wight Bay.  
  
  Operator2 stated that he observed some of the riders in his opinion becoming reckless and driving the jet skis at speed close to one another.  Operator2 observed several of the jet ski riders jumping the wakes of the other riders, and getting within 100 feet of each other.  Operator2 stated that he was able to make contact with one of riders, and had Operator1 stop.  
  
  Operator2 stated that his ski was pointed north and Operator1 was to his east.  Operator2 stated that Operator1's jet ski was pointing west towards him.  Operator2 stated that he told Operator1 to calm down and take it easy, and Operator2 stated it appeared that Operator1 understood.  However Operator2 stated for an unknown reason Operator1 started to accelerate his jet ski directly towards Operator2.  
  
  Operator2 stated the initial distance between him and Operator1 was approximately 30 yards.  Operator2 stated that he was able to pull his leg and most of his body to the opposite side of the jet ski.  However Operator2 could not move his arm in time, and Operator2 arm was struck by the jet ski that Operator1 was operating.  
  
  Operator2 stated that briefly his arm was pinned between his jet ski and the jet ski that Operator1 was operating.  Operator2 stated that he immediately was in pain and observed he was injured.  Operator2 stated that Operator1 rode off and rejoined the group.  
  
  It should be noted that Operator1 a few minutes later was actually struck by another person operating a jet ski in the same guided tour.  Operator2 was able to call back to Paradise Watersports and advise the company he was injured.  
  
  Paradise Watersports sent out a pontoon boat to recover Operator2, who ultimately was transported to Atlantic General Hospital via personal vehicle.  Operator1 was not injured in this collision.  I was able to observe that Operator2 had swelling of his right arm and an abrasion to his right arm.  At the time of the interview the full extent of his injury was unknown.   It should be noted that Operator2 was right handed, and was unable to provide a written statement.  I requested that when Operator2 was aware of the extent of his injury for him to contact me.  On June 11, 2020 I received a phone call from Operator2.  Operator2 stated that nothing was broken in his arm, and he had deep bruising.  However Operator2 stated that his radial artery was crushed as a result of the collision causing the artery to only be able to function at 10 percent.  Operator2 stated that this is why he was unable to move his hand.  Operator2 stated that he had an appointment with his attending doctor to determine of the injury would require surgery, or would resolve itself when the swelling went down.  Operator2 will contact me at a later date with this information.  
  
      Operator2 stated that he has between 200 and 500 hours operating a jet ski.  Operator2 stated that the boat traffic in the area was moderate and the water was choppy between six inch and one foot chop.  Operator2 stated that he was wearing a life jacket and all the other needed equipment when riding a personal watercraft.  Operator2 stated that he never fell of the ski.  The employees of Paradise Watersports estimated the damage done to the ski that Operator2 was operating to be approximately $1500.00.  
  
      I was able to speak to Operator1 via phone on June 11, 2020.  It should be noted that Operator1 was hesitant to give a written statement but would talk to me on the phone about the matter.  Operator1 stated that he was in the guided tour that took place on June 10, 2020 at approximately 1800 hours.  Operator1 stated he does recall Operator2 speaking to him about the operation of the jet ski.  However Operator1 stated that a wake began to push him, so he began to accelerate not necessarily towards Operator2.  
  
  Operator1 stated that he attempted to turn away at the last second but could not, and struck the jet ski that Operator2 was operating.  Operator1 stated that he observed that Operator2 was injured so he just rejoined the riding group.  
  
  Operator1 stated that a short time after his collision with Operator2, he was struck by another subject in the same riding group.  Operator1 stated that he had less then 10 hours experience in operating jet skis.  Operator1 stated that he was injured in this collision.   It should be noted that Operator1's jet ski was heavily damaged in the second collision so there was no way to determine what damage if any, that occurred during the collision with Operator2.  
  
  Operator1 stated that he was wearing his life jacket and all the other safety equipment that Paradise Watersports provided him.  Operator1 stated that he was able to remain on the jet ski during the collision.  I was able to meet with Operator1 on June 11, 2020 prior to him returning home.  Operator1 was issued two citations in regard to this collision.  
  
      All above events occurred in, Worcester County, Maryland.
  