RedactedNarrative: On August 6th, 2023 at approximately 1500 hours, a recreational PWC with one occupant, struck another recreational vessel with five people on board. This incident occurred in the ICW just west of Sebastian Inlet in Brevard County. This collision did not result in any injuries or fatalities. The total estimated cost of damages is $3000.
  Vessel 1 Interview:
  OP1 provided the following information in his sworn written statement:
  "I was traveling East on Sebastian Inlet, I saw this first boat and the waves covered my vision and don't see the second boat and hit the boat in the left side.
  Vessel 2 Interview:
  OP2 provided the following information in his sworn written statement
  "We were headed West in channel of Sebastian Inlet when we were struck by a Seadoo headed North across the channel." 
  After collecting the aforementioned information from both operators, I was able to determine that the operator of vessel 1 was operating the vessel in a careless and reckless manner. At this time I find OP1 in violation of F.S 327.33 (2) careless operation of a vessel.
  
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: MELBOURNE BEACH               