Two girls were killed after crashing a jet ski into a boat on Lake Marie in Antioch on Tuesday.
Originally Published by:Teen pulled from college after family loses thousands in 'bipping' car robberyTwo teen girls, ages 16 and 13, were killed at a lake in Illinois on Tuesday after their jet ski crashed into a boat, authorities said.
Witnesses told the sheriff’s office that the teens were traveling at a high rate of speed near the channel to Grass Lake directly toward a Sea Ray Cabin Cruiser, which was also approaching the channel.“It doesn’t appear they avoided or tried to make any sharp maneuvers,” Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Chris Covelli told The teens on the jet ski, who were both wearing life vests, were knocked unconscious and thrown into the water, according to authorities.
One of the girls was transported to the shore by the operator of the Sea Ray, while the other girl was taken ashore by the operator of another passing boat.The teens were identified as a 16-year-old girl from Lakewood, California, and a 13-year-old girl from Long Grove, Illinois.
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