Vessel 1 was traveling south down the Interceptor Canal and made a late turn west onto Zephyr Water Way. Vessel 1 then collided with a cement dock ejecting the operator. The operator of vessel 1 was transported to Englewood Hospital for injuries.


V-1, a 1995 19' Bayliner (FL0270PN) was travailing South down the Interceptor Canal and turned west onto Zephyr Water way. The operator did not slow down upon entering the Zephyr Waterway, which is a county slow speed zone . The operator continued the turn to the west, V-1's bow then collided with a cement dock at the corner of the Interceptor Canal and Zephyr Waterway. After colliding with the dock, the momentum/impact spun the vessel 180 degrees, ejecting subject from the vessel into the water. Vessel 1 came to rest on the west side of the dock with the bow facing Eastward. Ofc. and I, photographed and documented the scene. While photographing  documenting items on board vessel 1, I noticed a half empty thermos container which from its alcoholic odor and color, appeared to contain red wine.  The same color liquid was spilt down the port side of the vessel.; operator was admitted to Englewood Community Hospital for minor lacerations, contusions, and back pain. He was treated and discharged that night.
PORT CHARLOTTE