Jet Ski Explosion in San Pedro Injures One

Police are investigating a jet ski explosion that occurred near the Gas and Go gas station in the San Mateo area of San Pedro, leaving one man with minor injuries.

According to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Stacy Smith, officers responded to the scene around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, after receiving reports of an explosion in the lagoon.

“The initial investigation revealed that the operator of the jet ski, Jeffrey Molina, had just refueled the jet ski at the gas station, and shortly thereafter there was an explosion which caused him to be flung into the water,” ASP Smith said.

After the blast, the jet ski “drifted a bit and subsequently caught fire.” Fire personnel responded, and Molina was rescued from the water with minor injuries.

The jet ski involved in the incident belongs to a private company.