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Clearwater, FL - Two Hurt in Jet Ski Collision Near Island Estates

By: FL Accident News Blog as Blog Post

Clearwater, FL (December 31, 2018) - A collision between two jet skis left two people with serious injuries on Sunday, December 30th.  The accident happened near the Island Estates close to the Clearwater Memorial Bridge.  

The Clearwater Police Department was called to the scene in reference to the collision.  One of the riders was airlifted from the water to a local hospital and the other was taken by ambulance.  The Pinellas County Sheriff's Marine Unit is also conducting an investigation into the crash.  There is no word on the identity of those involved or how the crash occurred at this time.  

No additional information was immediately available.

Personal watercraft, such as jet skis, account for about 13% of all registered vessels in our state. In 2017, 151 accidents involving personal watercraft were reported in Florida.  11 of those accidents involved fatalities.  

Many people enjoy the abundant water and beautiful year-round weather that makes boating and other water activities so popular in our state.  Unfortunately, accidents also occur on the waterway.  Operators of personal watercraft such as jet skis and boats frequently engage in negligent behaviors that can lead to serious injuries and even death.  

If you or a loved one have suffered an injury in a boating or personal watercraft accident, our Florida boating accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law are here for you every step of the way.  For your free consultation, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.

Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the carnage and heartbreak that can be left behind for our clients and the public at large after a serious accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.

Note: These posts are created using publicly available and secondary sources. As such, the information has not been independently verified. If you see information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention and we will make the necessary adjustments.

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