KENOSHA COUNTY -- A 52-year-old Town of Salem man is in the hospital after his jet ski exploded in his driveway.



The incident occurred Saturday morning, August 13th on 82nd Street.



When deputies arrived on scene they found a Town of Salem resident with severe injuries.



Preliminary findings indicate the victim had parked his Jet Ski in his driveway. It appears as though the ignition was operated on the jet ski, and that may have caused the explosion due to gasoline fumes.



The victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.