2 hospitalized, 2 suffered minor injuries after jet skis crashed head-on in Lido Key: FWC

Riders injured after jet skis collide in Lido Key

FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon talked with first responders about the dangers of jet skiing on the water when you don't pay attention to your surroundings. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

LIDO KEY, Fla. - The FWC is investigating a head-on jet ski crash on Sunday in Lido Key.

What we know:

According to the FWC, two jet skis with two people each on board collided head-on, sending all four occupants into the water.

The Sarasota County Fire Department received the call Sunday night around 8 p.m.

Good Samaritans helped the four people back to shore.

Two people on board one of the jet skis suffered minor injuries while the operator and passenger of the second vessel were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

"It could be anywhere. It’s just unfortunate and you can’t stop it, you just do their best. It’s just like a car wreck, sometimes people can get complacent more in the water than they do on roads that they are driving on," said John Lancaster who was visiting the beach on Monday morning.

What they're saying:

Sarasota County Fire Department Assistant Chief Tim Dorsey said that is why you always need to pay attention.

"They’re fun, but they’re also very dangerous, just like all the other vehicles we have," he explained.

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Assistant Chief Dorsey said safety precautions, including having a life jacket on and secured, are vital.

He said those on jet skis or similar watercraft should also consider wearing a helmet.

"You’re driving 35-40 miles an hour on the jet ski you fall off on the water, it’s like hitting the concrete pavement," he shared.

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As the FWC continues its investigation, Assistant Chief Dorsey said anyone on the water should remember, "Your head has to be on a swivel. You have to be constantly aware of everything around you. If I’m making a turn, is there a person or a boat in the water over there? You have to be very, very aware of your surroundings. In a split-second, things can go very wrong," he said.

What we don't know:

Officials have not said what caused the two jet skis to crash head-on, nor have they released any details about the passengers, including the condition of the two who were taken to the hospital.

The Source: This story was written with information provided by the FWC.

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