By Staff
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WOLFEBORO — One woman was injured after the personal watercraft she was operating was struck by another personal watercraft on Lake Winnipesaukee Monday afternoon, according to state police.
At 12:14 p.m. in Winter Harbor in the vicinity of the Libby Museum, a 2015 SeaDoo was operated by Emma Cotton, 23, of Needham, Mass., with a passenger on board. Emma Cotton was stopped on the lake when another 2015 SeaDoo operated by Jacob Cotton, 25, of Needham, Mass., with two passengers onboard, struck the stopped watercraft, according to New Hampshire State Police – Marine Patrol.
Jacob Cotton attempted to pull alongside the other SeaDoo when he lost control of his steering, striking the other SeaDoo causing a leg injury to Emma Cotton, police said.
“It is estimated that Jacob Cotton was traveling up to 15 mph when he impacted the other craft,” police said.
Emma Cotton was transported by Stewart’s Ambulance to Huggin’s Hospital in Wolfeboro. All other parties refused medical treatment.
The crash remains under investigation. Wolfeboro Police and Fire departments assisted at the scene.