Operator of Vessel #1 stated: I was driving straight on the jet ski when I stopped to wait for the other jet ski to catch up and I got hit.

Operator of Vessel #2 stated: I was driving when he turned and we hit him head on. 

Upon arrival I observed the operator of Vl slumped over his vessel with an apparent leg injury. The operator of Vl was towed alongside the Sea tow vessel on scene to the shallow area of Cedar Bonnet Island. Manahawkin Fire Boat, Sea Tow and myself entered the water to assist the victim to shore on Cedar Bonnet Island where Stafford Twp. EMS was on standby. I observed a compound fracture to operator #1 's left leg and lacerations to his head. At this time, aviation was requested due to the extent of the victims leg injury. The victim was airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center by Safe Flight. All other occupants sustained no injuries and refused medical attention.

Investigation on scene revealed: Both vessels were traveling in the Barnegat Bay just north of Cedar Bonnet Island in Surf City, Ocean County. Vl was traveling in front ofV2 heading north when the operator of Vl stopped the vessel in order for V2 to catch up. Vl began to turn and was struck by V2 who overrode Vl. Vessel #1 displayed major damage to the bow of the vessel. Vessel #2 displayed moderate damage to the bow of the vessel. Both vessels were removed from the scene by LNR Towing.

BARNEGAT BAY
SURFF CITY                    