Jetskier who left friend for dead - sentenced

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A Queenstown teenager who fled leaving his friend for dead after running him over on his jetski on Christmas Day last year has been sentenced to 12 months' supervision with psychological counselling, ordered to pay $2122 for rescue costs and directed to learn maritime safety.

Jamie Scott Ridgway, 19, appeared for sentencing in Queenstown District Court on Monday after admitting endangering the life of Connor Williams, 20, and failing to assist.

Mr Williams was treated for serious facial injuries after the Kawarau River incident.