Operator #1: No statement was taken. Due to Operator #1 departing the scene immediately after the crash.

Operator #2: stated to the effect: I was sitting on my jetski when I heard my friends telling me to jump. I looked over my shoulder and saw another jetski about to hit me. I jumped off mine just in time. The jetski hit mine, causing it to sink.

Investigation Revealed: Both Operator #1 and Operator #2 were operating PWC's in the Delaware River in the vicinity of Linden Avenue Boat Ramp, Philadelphia, PA. NJ. Vessel #1 was cruising southbound at a high rate of speed in a careless manner. Operator #2 was idling with the bow of the PWC facing westbound. Vessel #1 struck Vessel #2 on the midship starboard side. Due to the high rate of speed, Vessel #1 became airborne after the initial point of impact. As a result, Vessel #2 sustained disabling damage to the starboard side. Operator #1 then departed the scene and removed Vessel #1 from the waterway, as Vessel #2 began to take on water. Just prior to the crash, Operator #2 was able to jump off of Vessel #2 to escape being struck by Vessel #1. Vessel #2 now partially submerged was then towed to the Linden Avenue Boat Ramp and subsequently removed from the waterway. No injuries were observed or reported.

It should be noted this accident occurred on Sunday, June 04, 2023@ 1600hrs and was not reported until Operator #2 arrived at the Burlington Barracks on Monday, June 05, 2023 @ 1130hrs. This crash report is pending the operator and owner information for Vessel #1.
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