One Killed in Texas Jet Ski Accident

One man is dead following a jet ski collision that happened Saturday at Possum Kingdom Lake on Saturday.

About the Fatal Jet Ski Accident

According to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Matthew Rowan and his friend, Jeremy Summers, were jet skiing when they attempted to ride a large wake left from a boat; however, in their attempt, the two jet skiers collided with each other.

The collision left Rowan with severe head injuries. A good Samaritan rushed both Rowan and Summers to a nearby hospital, but Rowan was pronounced dead after arriving.

Summers did not sustain any serious injuries.

Maritime Accident Statistics

The following information was provided by the U.S. Coast Guard:

• 4,515 maritime accidents and 651 deaths were linked to recreational maritime vessels in 2012.
• The most prominent cause of death of boating accident victims in drowning accounting for 71 percent of maritime accident fatalities.
• Almost 85 percent of drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket at the time of their accidents.
• The most common vessels to be involved in accidents were open motorboats, personal watercraft, and cabin motorboats.