On 07/15/2023, at approximately 4:00 PM, two individuals were out testing driving their Jet-Skis near the east boat ramp at Twin Lakes in Paris, IL. 

As both OPERATOR2 and OPERATOR1 were underway, OPERATOR1 was following approximately 10-15 yards behind OPERATOR2, took a right turn heading south out of OPERATOR2S wake getting splashed in the face with water and when he looked up he observed OPERATOR2 make a sharp right turn heading west, resulting in OPERATOR1 smashing into OPERATOR2 ejecting both from their personal watercrafts. 

A bystander who was fishing, could hear OPERATOR2 screaming in pain across the lake. He rushed over to render aid to both OPERATOR2 and OPERATOR1, helped them to shore, calling 911 and applying a makeshift tourniquet out of a T-Shirt to OPERATOR2S leg.  

OPERATOR2 was transported by way of helicopter to Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, sustaining a compound fracture to his leg. 

OPERATOR1 was transported to the local Paris Community Hospital due to minor injuries sustained to his mouth and right hip area. 

At approximately 7:30 PM, myself and CPO met with OPERATOR1 at the Paris Community Hospital to interview him and retrieve written statements. 

Vessel 1, who was being driven by OPERATOR1 was the "Stand on" Vessel, as vessel 2, being drove by OPERATOR2 was the "Give Way" vessel. 

On 07/24/23, at approximately 3:51 PM, I contacted Carle hospital in Urbana, IL, in regards to the condition of OPERATOR2 as they stated he was pronounced deceased at approximately 12:51 AM, on 07/24/23.

On 08/08/2023, at approximately 10:30 AM, I gathered medical records from Paris Community Hospital / Medical Records Department in regards to OPERATOR1 on 07/15/2023. 
- OPERATOR1 never received a Panel Drug Test, as well as, a Serum Alcohol Test

On 08/08/2023, at approximately 1:00 PM, I gathered all medical records from Carle Foundation Hospital / Medical Records Department in Champiagn, IL, in regards to OPERATOR2.
- OPERATOR2 never received a Panel Drug Test, as well as, a Serum Alcohol Test


OPERATOR2 CAUSE OF DEATH: VIA MEDICAL RECORDS DEPARTMENT / CARLE HOSPITAL
- Multi Organ Failure 
- Circulatory Collapse
- Severe Bowel Ischemia 


Medical records regarding OPERATOR2 have been placed into District 11 evidence facility.


Statements are attached to Field Report # 2023-3-627-006BX

Twin Lakes
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