A PWC was attempting to "splash and soak" people on the shoreline. The operator decided at the last minute to not attempt the stunt and came off-throttle while still at considerable speed. The PWC then ramped up the bank and collided with a parked vehicle. Both the operator and passenger sustained injuries.

On April 9, 2023, a vessel collision involving a PWC (V1), and Jeep Wrangler occurred at the Lazy Springs Recreation Park in Felda, Florida.

	Based on witness statements and occupant’s own account, the PWC was traveling towards the shoreline a considerable speed (45-50 mph) to perform a maneuver where the operator turns the PWC sharply in a predetermined direction in attempt to splash or drench bystanders with water using the wake from the PWC. 

	Operator suddenly let off the throttle with the handlebar turned to port. Due to no thrust to change the PWC's direction, the PWC ramped up the sand embankment and collided with a Jeep Wrangler. The operator and occupant of the PWC both sustained injuries; the operator sustaining the worst. The PWC sustained considerable damage from the bow (hull portion) to the handlebar. The hull from mid-stern to aft sustained minor damage, mostly scrapes from friction of the sand. Damage to the Wrangler is unknown due to the owner not staying for law enforcement, nor did the subjects involved know the owner. There were no reported injuries from bystanders.

They were both transported to Gulf Coast Medical Center via ambulance.

Operator:- Fractured scapula/clavicle - Lacerated liver - Cuts/scrapes on right side of face; 

Occupant had bumps and bruises to right leg

POND
UNINCORPORATED                