Singer Sean Kingston in 'critical condition' after jet-ski accident in Miami

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 10:10 AM on 30th May 2011

 

Accident: Singer Sean Kingston is in critical conditional after a jet ski accident in Miami

Singer and songwriter Sean Kingston is in critical conditional after a shocking jet skiing accident tonight.

The 21-year-old was rushed to a Miami Beach after he struck a major bridge connecting Palm Island with the MacArthur Causeway.

He is currently being treated in a trauma ward, due to the nature of his severe injuries.

The singer, who had success with the reggae styled pop song Beautiful Girls, reportedly also had a woman on board with him, according to TMZ.

Following the crash, the pair were rescued by a passer-by and immediately take to the Jackson Memorial Hospital by the Miami Fire Department. .

Shortly after the incident his representative released a statement.

'Sean Kingston was in an accident today. No further details are available at the moment. He and his family thank everyone for the well-wishes,' it said.

Officials investigating the incident have ruled out alcohol playing any part in the accident.

The Jamaican/American singer had huge success with songs such as his 2007 hit Beautiful Girls, and currently with the single Letting Go (Dutty Love) with rapper Nicki Minaj.

Prayers: The Jamaican/American singer is enjoying huge success with single Letting Go (Dutty Love) with rapper Nicki Minaj

Rihanna led the celebrity tributes to Sean on Twitter

'My love & prayers are with Sean Kingston & his family,' she wrote on her Twitter page immediately upon hearing the news.

Kingston also co-wrote Jason Derülo's 'Whatcha Say' and recorded the track 'Miss Everything' for the Sugababes's studio album Sweet 7, released last March.

Hitmaker: Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber perform their hit song 'Eenie Meenie' at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto in 2010

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