Operator of the vessel was navigating in tidled waters in a north direction during dark hours. He along with two other occupants were relocating to a new fishing area coming in from the Gulf. The operator was distracted by the bright screen of his GPS system and collided his starboard side into one of seven old cement pylons as he was attempting to pass through under the bridge. The impact caused all occupants to fall forward and become injured. The vessel then began to spin around in a circular motion and subsequently collided into another cement pylon. The vessel suffered damage on the starboard side and minor damage on the port side. The vessel was driven back to the boat ramp by law enforcement where it was secured. All three were transported to a local hospital where they were treated and released for injuries. The following day interviews were conducted and additional photos taken of the accident scene, and of the boat, during daylight hours. There were no outside witnesses to this accident. The The operator was issued a careless operation citation for failing to comply with Rule #2 and Rule #5 of the USCG Navigational Rules.  ; v1:Passenger suffered broken right wrist. Complaint of pain and soreness in back and neck.;v2:Victim suffered abrasion on upper right shoulder and injury to left forearm. Also complained of pain at scene.; v3:Operator injured his left ankle and complained of back pain at the scene.
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