Sean Kingston was reportedly seriously injured during a jet ski crash in Miami Beach this weekend. TMZ reports that the “Beautiful Girls” singer is now hospitalized in critical condition.
According to the city’s Local10.com, Kingston had a female passenger on board his watercraft when it crashed into a bridge around 6 p.m. on Sunday. The two were said to have been rescued by a passerby and it was discovered shortly thereafter that his injuries required immediate medical treatment.
The Miami Fire Department responded to the incident and transported Sean Kingston and his female passenger to nearby Jackson Memorial Hospital. Kingston’s injuries reportedly required being treated in the hospital’s the trauma ward.
Kingston’s rep released the following statement:
“Sean Kingston was in an accident today. No further details are available at the moment. He and his family thank everyone for the well-wishes.”
Celebrities and throngs of revelers are in Miami Beach this weekend celebrating the annual Urban Beach Weekend. During such events, many experience riding jet skis for the first time because they look so cool and exciting. Precautions should be taken, however, because as happened to Sean Kingston, they can be very dangerous for the inexperienced.
