RedactedNarrative: Given all the facts and circumstances gathered throughout this investigation, it seems that the accident occurred at about 13:40. The operator was recreationally cruising around the westside of Picnic island on his PWC. He was the only person aboard the vessel. The victim was his female friend who accompanied him on the pleasure trip. At the time of the collision, she was sitting down near the shoreline facing west.  Operator1 initiated a maneuver to park his PWC adjacent to (victims left-side) position. According to his statement, he was going at an estimated 20 mph eastbound when he lost control, let go of the throttles and jumped from the jet ski into the water while his jet ski was still in motion. I concluded that the injuries are consistent with the portside of the PWC completely running over the victims left side. He said he could not take evasive action due to the suddenness of the event. When he saw that subject was impacted, he immediately ran towards her to check her health. He stayed with the victim until the fireboat arrived at Sea Isle marina where she was transferred to EMS unit to take her to Ryder Trauma center. 
  
  Disposition: 
  The jet ski showed no visible signs of damage. Operator1 was issued a citation for Careless operation of a vessel. Given his lack of control of the 1) speed and 2) maneuverability of his PWC, I found him in violation of Florida state statute 327.33 which reads "failure to operate a vessel in a reasonable and prudent manner" constitutes careless operation. 
  
  Injuries: Lower spine fracture, pelvic fracture, broken toes, busted lip Treatment: unknown