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2 hurt, 1 killed in incidents involving jet skis on Old Hickory Lake [Video]

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Boating accidents have left two people injured and a child dead over the last four days on Old Hickory Lake, officials confirmed to WSMV4. Both of the reported incidents involved jet skis.

On Tuesday, an adult was injured and a child was killed in a jet ski crash, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office.

On Saturday, a woman was flown to a local hospital after another incident on Old Hickory Lake. Hendersonville Fire Chief Scotty Bush said the woman’s arm was wrapped up in a rope, leaving her severely injured.

She was on a float being pulled by a boat when someone driving a jet ski allegedly hit the rope, causing the victim to get tangled up and injured. HFD said she remains hospitalized but is in stable condition.

The Hendersonville Fire Department is urging the public to remain …

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