The Operator of a PWC was cruising near a beach area with a passenger seated in front of him when the throttle got stuck. He did not have the ignition cut off lanyard connected to the machine. 

The Operator and passenger disembarked from the jet ski and the vessel continued to travel in the water, through the bushes, and across the beach until it struck a tree. 

Both the Operator and the passenger were wearing pfds and did not sustain any injuries. The Operator was issued an infraction for C.G.S 15-144(a), Failure to display registration decals, C.G.S.15-140j(h)*, Permitting a passenger to ride in front of the operator on a pwc; and 15-133(f)/R.C.S.A 15-121-A15(a)(7), Operate a pwc without an ignition cut off lanyard engaged.
Quaddick Reservoir
Thompson                      