On October 21, 2012 at approximately 3:00 am, Vessel 1 was traveling west from the Brooks Bridge in the ICW/Santa Rosa Sound at an approximate speed of 20-30mph.  Due to the low visibility the operator of V1 did not notice channel marker 41 until V1 was approximately 10 feet away O1 attempted to avoid a collision by turning the steering wheel to the right.  V1 struck the channel marker on the port side of the vessel between the mid ship and bow at the chine.  All three occupants were ejected.  O1 and P2 were able to survive the accident. P1 was found deceased in the ICW.

It advises the cause of death as drowning.  Also noted multiple chop injuries to the head.
FT. WALTON BEACH              