Crime & Safety

Jet Ski Collision Leaves 1 In Critical Condition

A jet ski operator was airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after colliding with another jet ski on Sunday, Dec. 30.

CLEARWATER, FL -- A jet ski operator was airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after colliding with another jet ski on Sunday, Dec. 30.

According to Clearwater Police, the jet skis collided in the Intracoastal near Island Way just after noon.

The second jet ski operator was taken to the hospital with a broken leg.

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the accident.

Image via Clearwater Fire & Rescue

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