V-1 was underway at a planing speed with three POB's when it crossed a wake at an unsafe speed. The downward force created after crossing the wake caused V-1 operator's head to forcefully strike the steering area. V-1 operator lost control and V-1 turned sharply to port. The force of the turn caused the operator and occupants to be ejected off the right side of V-1 into the water. V-1 operator was located unconscious and face down in the water with a laceration to the left side of her face near the temple. The victim was transported to shore and flown by St. Lucie Air to Lawnwood Regional Hospital in Ft. Pierce. The victim is in critical condition with a double skull fracture to the left temporal area. In addition, she has water in both lungs and has aspirated. All evidence indicates the operator and occupants were wearing PFD's at the time of the accident.     

While operating V-1, Victim sustained a double skull fracture and laceration to the left temporal area after crossing a wake and striking the steering area with her head. Her left eye is bruised and swollen. She and all occupants were ejected from the vessel when it made a sharp turn to port. Victim was located unconscious and face down in the water. As a result, she has water in both lungs and has aspirated. She is listed in critical condition and is being treated at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Ft. Pierce.
VERO BEACH SOUTH              