RedactedNarrative: On June 29 2021 at approximately 1234 hours officers responded to LIVERY OPERATION for a vessel accident that had occurred in the Assawoman Bay.  Upon arrival to LIVERY OPERATION I made contact with the operator of one of the Jets Skis that was involved in the collision identified as OPERATOR 2 who stated the following.
      OPERATOR 2 stated that on June 29, 2021 at approximately 1200 hours he and his cousins began a guided PWC tour with Island Water Sports.  OPERATOR 2 stated that he had a passenger on his PWC.  OPERATOR 2 stated that he was traveling in a northern direction in the riding area at a speed of 15-20 MPH.  OPERATOR 2 stated that he began a right turn and slowed down with the intention of turning around.  OPERATOR 2 stated that at some point during the turn OPERATOR 2 was struck by another jet ski.  The other jet ski was operated by OPERATOR 1 with passenger.  OPERATOR 2 stated that as soon as he was struck he was aware that he received facial injuries.  With the assistance of the guide identified all parties returned to LIVERY OPERATION.  EMS responded for the injury that OPERATOR 2 sustained and, OPERATOR 2 was attended to by Bethany Beach EMS, who transported him to B.B. medical center.  I observed that OPERATOR 2 received facial injuries and also had damage done to his teeth.  I made contact with DNREC who responded to B.B. medical center to check the status of OPERATOR 2. I received an E-Mail stating that OPERATOR 2 did not receive any life threatening injuries, but OPERATOR 2's two front teeth were knocked out.  I was able to learn the OPERATOR 2 had less then 10 hours operating any vessel, and he did not check the weather prior to departing for the voyage. 
      I spoke to the VESSEL 2 PASSENGER who stated the following.  VESSEL 2 PASSENGER stated all he recalls was OPERATOR 2 turning around, and then being struck by the jet ski.  VESSEL 2 PASSENGER did not receives any injuries.
      OPERATOR 2 was operating a 2021 SEADOO GTX Rotax powered 170 H.P.  jet ski Delaware registration DL940AR.  The damage to this jest ski is described as fiberglass damage to the port side just off center, and the gauge cluster plastic is broken.
      I spoke to OPERATOR 1 who stated the following.  OPERATOR 1 stated that he was following OPERATOR 2 in the riding area, and observed that OPERATOR 2 slowed down.  OPERATOR 1 stated that he observed OPERATOR 2 begin to turn.  OPERATOR 1 stated that he attempted to slow down and turn to avoid the collision but was unable to in time.  OPERATOR 1 stated that he has less then 10 hours operating any type of vessel, and he did not check the weather prior to departing for the voyage.  OPERATOR 1 did not receive any injuries.
      I spoke to PASSENGER 1 who stated the following.  PASSENGER 1 stated that OPERATOR 2 was slowing down and turning around in front of OPERATOR 1.  PASSENGER 1 stated that OPERATOR 1 was unable to maneuver our slow the jet ski down to avoid the collision.  PASSENGER 1 was not injured in this collision.
      OPERATOR 1 was operating a 2021 SEADOO GTX Rotax powered 170 H.P. jet ski Delaware registration DL172AU.  The damage to the jet skid is described as fiberglass damage  to the starboard side just off center.  LIVERY OPERATION estimated the damage to both Jet Skis to be $5,828.99.  I took photographs of the jet skis and uploaded them under this report
      I also spoke to the guide.  GUIDE did not see the collision, just observed the two jet skis close together after the collision with PASSENGER 1 in the water.  OPERATOR 1 assisted PASSENGER 1 back on the jet ski, and observed that OPERATOR 2 was injured.  OPERATOR 1 escorted the parties back to LIVERY OPERATION.
      I obtained written statement from all parties involved in this matter and uploaded them under this report. 
      The collision occurred in the Assawoman Bay  in the assigned riding area for LIVERY.  The wind on the day was gusting up to 20 MPH and was in a southern direction.  The water temperature was approximately 78 degrees Fahrenheit.  Boat traffic in the area was moderate. 
      OPERATOR 1 was issued a citation for operating a PWC over six knots within 100 feet of another vessel, which was a contributing factor to the accident along with operator inexperience.
      All above events occurred in Worcester County, Maryland.
  