On 06/18/2023 at approximately 1833 hours, I, Game Warden ough and Sgt. responded to a boating accident that occurred near War Hill Park on Lake Lanier. Upon arrival, I spoke with Operator1 who was involved in the accident. Operator1 stated he and his brother Operator2 were operating the jet skis on the water. Operator2 was positioned slightly in front of Operator1 to his port side. Operator1 stated Operator2's jet ski turned right which caused him to collide with Operator2's jet ski. Upon impact Operator1' jet ski hit the juvenile female who was an occupant on the jet ski with Operator2. 

Operator2 stated a wake caused his vessel to turn to the right and by the time the vessel got turned they were hit immediately after. Operator2 and the juvenile female were both thrown from the jet ski. Operator2 was able to get the juvenile female back to shore and contacted 911. The juvenile did sustain injuries upon impact. The juvenile was air lifted to Egelston Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. The female sustained a broken tibula and a laceration to her right leg. 

During the investigation, it was determined that Operator1 was at fault due to violation rules of the road O.C.G.A 52-7-18. This is in accordance with the United States Coast Guard navigation rules, Rule 13-Overtaking; a-d.

Lake Lanier
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