On November 11, 2023, at approximately 1515 hours, OP1 was operating an 11 ft Jet Ski, hereafter referred to as V-1. At the same time, a 10 ft Jet ski, hereafter referred to as V-2, was operating in the same vicinity. V-2 was occupied by OP2 and PAX 2. Both vessels were cruising at approximately 20 MPH in Blackwater Sound, Key Largo, approximately 200-300 yards from the shoreline  at Reef House Resort. 
V-1 approached the port side of V-2 at approximately 15-20 MPH. As V-1 approached V-2 OP1 attempted to turn V-1 to his port side, he then unintentionally accelerated the Jet Ski and crashed into the port side  of V-2 causing all occupants to be ejected. All occupants were recovered by Good Sam that was within the area of the accident. All occupants from V-1 and V-2 were brought to shore where OP2 & PAX 2 were transported by Emergency Medical Services for their injuries.; 
PAX 2 sustained a compound fracture to the lower left leg. PAX 2 was transported via ambulance to Mariners Hospital where he was then transported via helicopter to Kendall Regional Medical Center in Miami.; 
OP2 sustained a compound fracture to the lower left leg. He also sustained a large laceration to the lower left leg. OP2 also sustained a broken pelvis. OP2 was transported via ambulance to Mariners Hospital where he was then transported via helicopter to Kendall Regional Medical Center in Miami.

Black Water Sound
KEY LARGO                     