RedactedNarrative: On the date of 6/11/23 at approximately 5:30 PM, Vessel 1 was struck by Vessel 2. Both vessels were heading to the Dora Canal during a light rain storm. Vessel 1 operator was transported to the hospital for a broken leg.
  On the date of 6/11/23 at approximately 5:30 PM, I was dispatched to a vessel accident which occurred on Lake Dora in Lake County. 
  At approximately 5:18 PM, Vessel 1 which was being operated by OP1 was struck by Vessel 2 being operated by OP2. Vessel 1 was towed to the Tavares Boat Dock nearest to the boat ramp. Vessel 2 drove to the Tavares boat dock nearest to the community building.
  Tavares Police and Fire checked on both vessels and determined that there were injuries sustained on vessel 1 and none on vessel 2. 
  I arrived on scene at approximately 5:43 PM and proceeded to interview Vessel 2 operator. Investigator was already on scene at Vessel 1 and was interviewing passengers.
  OP2 gave me a sworn written statement at the scene. OP2 said they were coming back from the sandbar and heading to the Dora Canal when he said another boat turned in front of him causing him to crash into it.
  OP1 gave Ofc a sworn statement at Lake Monroe Hospital. OP1 said a boat came across about mid lake and hit his boat.
  Vessel 2 contact area was the bow port side and vessel 1 contact area was on the Starboard side at the operator console area.
  OP1 sustained injuries beyond first aid and was transported to Lake Monroe Hospital in Sanford. His injuries were a broken tibia and fibula and bruised ribs. No other injuries were reported.
  Conclusion:
  Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were on Lake Dora traveling North West on the way to the Dora Canal. The vessels were traveling approximately 15-20 mph in congested waters. Both vessels said there was bad weather they were coming from. Both vessels violated Coast Guard Rule 6 (Safe Speed) and Vessel 1 violated Coast Guard Rule 15 (Crossing Situation).; OP1:Broken tibia and fibula right leg, plates inserted onto leg.
  
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Dora
NearestCityTown: TAVARES                       