RedactedNarrative: Operator was driving the personal watercraft with one passenger at an on-plane speed. The left handle grip came off, and he overcorrected the steering. This caused both him and his passenger to be thrown overboard at a high rate of speed. The passenger was injured on impact when she hit the water. She was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The operator was not injured. Life jackets were being worn by both and alcohol was not a factor. There was no damage to the personal watercraft.