UPDATE: Del. officials investigating fatal jet ski accident

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers are investigating a fatal accident involving a jet ski that occurred Saturday afternoon.

According to DNREC, the accident happened at approximately 1:41 PM on Roy’s Creek off Assawoman Bay in Sussex County.

A 53-year-old man, who was driving a jet ski, was pronounced dead at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md. His name is being withheld, pending notification of family members.

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police said alcohol was not a contributing factor in the fatal accident. Their investigation into what caused the accident is ongoing.

We will continue to post updates as they become available.