Overview

• The collision occurred just after 3:30 p.m. when a single personal watercraft struck a dock near the 2800 block of Northeast 24th Court between the Oakland Park and Sunrise Boulevard bridges.
• Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews transported the sisters to Broward Health Medical Center, where 13-year-old Rochel Aliza Nisanov died shortly after arrival.
• Her sister, Aviva Bracha bas Orah, 13, remains hospitalized in life-threatening condition at the same facility.
• The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed it is leading the probe and determined only one watercraft was involved.
• Rabbi Mark Rosenberg and community chaplains are coordinating proper rites as funeral arrangements for Rochel Aliza Nisanov are finalized.