V1 was traveling south down Whites River in Santa Rosa County.  V1 missed the turn in the river to the west just south of Milligan Creek and collided with a tree.  Operator of V1 was not ejected.  Operator of V1 was transported to the hospital.; When V1 collided with the tree, he flew into the front seat platform.  Operator hit the platform under his right arm.  Operator left ankle got caught under the same platform.  Operator broke 4 ribs on his right side(rib 7,8,9,and 10) and his left tibia.  Operator was admitted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.  Operator was given pain medicine at the hospital.
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