RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 2005, 11’ Bombardier Sea Doo PWC w/215 hp Water Jet Engine
  
  On 08/05/2016, at about 05:15 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Puget Sound between Allen Point and Raft Island, located near Gig Harbor, WA in Pierce County.
   
  According to Law Enforcement, Operator reported that while operating this vessel, he made a sharp turn and struck a wave causing him to be ejected off the driver seat.  He said when he hit the water the impact was enough to cause his collar bone to break.  Operator also stated that about 10 minutes prior to the accident he had lost his prescription eye glasses and he can’t see well without them.
   
  Operator, waving his good arm in the air, was observed by another boater and subsequently was rescued.  He was transported via ambulance to St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor.  
   
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No apparent alcohol involvement
  No vessel damage reported
  The Operator/Injured was wearing a PFD and lanyard
  The Operator/Injured did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  