RedactedNarrative: On December 22, 2013 at approximately 1632 hours a 21’ Nautic Star (V-1) and a 10’ Bombardiar PWC (V-2)  were heading South in the ICW near Stump Pass in Charlotte County.  V-1 was traveling faster than V-2 and began passing V-2 on its starboard side.  V-1 turned slightly to the port side where it struck the stern of V-2.  The operator of V-2 and three passengers from V-1 were ejected from their vessels.  One passenger remained on V-1.  V-1 was placed in reverse where it backed up and struck the operator of V-2 where his right leg was amputated just above the knee.  A Good Samaritan saw the accident and assisted with pulling the operator of V-2 and a two passengers of V-1 onto his boat.  The Good Sameratin transported them to Stump Pass Marina where they were met by the Charlotte County Fire/EMS.  Because of the injuries, operator of V-2 was life flighted to Blake Hospital where he died due to his injuries.  A female passenger of V-1 was life flighted to Lee Memorial Hospital for her injuries.  
  
  The criminal investigation is not complete at this time.;
  
  V1occupant had several broken ribs.; Operator2 had head neck and internal trauma which was the cause of death.  Secondary injuries were a amputated right knee just above the knee cap.  The Medical Examiners office has rulled it accidental.
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: GROVE CITY