Operator was cruising the east shoreline of Lake Eustis at approximately 20mph when he struck a boat dock.  Operator was the only occupant on the vessel and stated that he was texting his wife at the time of the accident.  Operator did sustain injuries to his forehead (laceration) and ribs, but denied medical treatment.  There were no witnesses to the accident, however neighbors heard the vessel hit the dock and went to the location.  Operator did state who he was to the neighbors and told them that he needed to get his vessel off the water in case it was damaged below the waterline.  Both neighbors did give statements to Inv. who also photographed the dock, vessel and injuries that Operator sustained.  Operator was cited for careless operation, violation of F.S. 327.33(3)(b), violating navigational rule 5, failure to maintain proper lookout.; Operator sustained a laceration to his forehead and complained of soreness in his ribs.  He denied medical treatment.  Head injury was photographed.
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