A tragic boating accident off the coast of Cape Cod claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl on Friday night, according to Massachusetts State Police. The incident occurred when the boat she was aboard collided with a jetty near Cold Storage Beach. The authorities were alerted to the accident around 11 p.m., prompting an immediate search-and-rescue operation by local emergency crews and the United States Coast Guard.

The young victim was found in the water approximately half an hour later. Her identity has not been disclosed by the authorities. The recovery operation was conducted by a Barnstable County dive team, aided by the Dennis Fire Department.

The boat was carrying a total of six passengers at the time of the accident, including the deceased teenager. Another teenage boy on board suffered a head laceration and was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for treatment.

The scene of the accident was marked by a significant emergency response, with multiple ambulances and emergency personnel present. The area was thoroughly searched by the crews, but no additional victims were found.

The Massachusetts State Police have not indicated whether charges will be filed in relation to the accident. The investigation into the cause of the crash and the circumstances leading up to it is ongoing.

Detectives from the state police, assigned to the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office, are working in conjunction with Dennis police to conduct the death investigation. As of now, the factors that contributed to the crash remain unclear.

Further details about the incident have not been released by the authorities. The community is left in shock and mourning as they await more information about this tragic event.