RedactedNarrative: On September 27, 2020, the Maryland Natural Resources Police, received a call from DNR Communications to respond to AGH (Atlantic General Hospital) for patients from a boating accident. DNR advised that the hospital stated that there would be two patients, a male, and a female. Upon arrival, I met with hospital staff and they directed to the patients.
  
  I first met with the male subject identified as Operator 1, the operator of the PWC. He advised that his friend, Owner 1, had allowed him to operate his PWC. Owner 1 was in the area but on a separate vessel. Operator 1 explained that he was traveling South towards the Rt 50 bridge (Harry Kelly Bridge), but was traveling too fast on approach; he indicated the digital speedometer stated “40”, believing to be approximately 40 mph. Having very little to no experience operating a PWC, he let go of the throttle and attempted to turn away from the piling. Due to the mechanics of a jet-driven vessel, they require some amount of propulsion to turn. The PWC subsequently did not turn due to the lack of propulsion and the PWC and both occupants struck the concrete bridge piling and were thrown overboard. Owner 1 was able to retrieve both Operator 1 and Passenger 1 from the water.
  
  Operator 1's injuries consisted of multiple contusions and scrapes all over his body, including his right hand, left forearm, left knee, and right ankle. The scrapes on his right knuckles were consistent injuries I have seen from contact with concrete. Hospital staff advised beyond the visible injuries he also had a sprained right ankle.
  
  I then met with Passenger 1. She explained a similar sequence of events that led up them striking the bridge piling. She stated that she saw the bridge coming and had thought about jumping off, but did not. Her injuries were more severe. She had a broken left ankle and an approximately 6-inch laceration to her lower abdomen, also on the left side. 
  
  From speaking with Operator 1 and his own admittance, he had very little experience and or understanding of how to operate a PWC. He actually had minimal experience on vessels at all. 
  
  While at the hospital I was able to meet with Owner 1, the subject that removed Operator 1 and Passenger 1 from the water. He stated that his family was able to tow the PWC back to Pines Point Marina with their vessel, and he was in the process of pulling it out. Owner 1 wasn't completely sure of the extent of the damages to the PWC, just that there was some substantial fiberglass damage. I obtained contact information from Owner 1 and advised that I would follow up tomorrow to inspect the PWC, as he intended on remaining at the hospital until his friends were discharged. 
  
  I spoke with Owner 1 later that evening on the phone and he advised me that the PWC had been pulled out of the water and was now on a trailer at their residence in Ocean Pines. Due to the time of night, I advised him that an officer would be out in the morning to obtain information and pictures of the PWC.
  
  An officer responded to the residence and documented the damages to the PWC, and obtained the pertinent information that I needed to complete the report.
  
  After reviewing the damages, injuries, and both Operator 1’s and Passenger 1’s statements I will be making contact at a later date in reference to charges for Operator 1.
  