13-year old boy killed, sister critically injured when hit by jet ski on Bass Lake in Fresno, California

Madera Co. Sheriff's Ofc. says 13-year-old boy died after being hit by a jet ski. He was swimming in the water. (Veronica Miracle)

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN)

 

Cal Fire and the Madera County Sheriff's Office are on the scene of a deadly boating accident at Miller's Landing on Bass Lake.

The Sheriff's office said a brother and sister were inner-tubing when they fell off. A passing jet ski then hit them. The 13-year-old boy died. His 16-year-old sister was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center. She is listed in critical condition with a head injury.

Both of the vessels involved in the crash were rented from the Miller's Landing dock. The owners at Miller's Landing said they have not had a fatal boating accident in over ten years.

The Madera County Sheriff's Office said the jet ski driver was not under the influence, but he is being investigated.

Owner from Miller's Landing at Bass Lake says vessels involved in crash were rented from their dock. @ABC30 pic.twitter.com/p7PnOdsYVm

— Veronica Miracle (@VeronicaABC30) June 28, 2015

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