Miami Beach

Woman injured when jet ski collides with boat near Monument Island

A woman was airlifted to Ryder Trauma center Sunday afternoon after the water scooter she was on collided with a boat, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The 30-year-old woman, who has not been identified, had “non-life-threatening injuries,” according to FWC Spokesman Jorge Pino.

The accident, which is being investigated by the FWC, happened at around 6 p.m. near Monument Island in Miami Beach.

The boat remained at the scene. It was not clear Sunday night what caused the crash and who, if anybody, would be facing charges.

This story was originally published May 10, 2015 at 8:21 PM with the headline "Woman injured when jet ski collides with boat near Monument Island."

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