Traveling East bound on C-14 Canal in Broward County. Did not see pillar and struck pillar in the middle of the canal.

Narrative from crash report:
A 1999 Polar Craft 14 ft. john boat was traveling east on the C14 canal having just left the marina at NW 1 St and Rock Island Rd.

The vessel was approaching the bridge at N SR 7 and front of vessel struck a bridge pillar support. Heavy damage was done to the boat and the boat returned to the marina at NW 1 St and Rock Island Rd.

Operator was sitting in the back of the boat operating the motor with two subjects sitting across from him in the second seat facing the rear of the vessel. A third was sitting in the bow of the vessel on a platform.

After the incident happened Operator returned the vessel to the Marina at NW 1 St and Rock Island Rd where they were met by fire rescue and police to provide assistance. The vessel was pulled from the water by the father of Operator and removed from the scene.

Pictures were taken and placed in the computer under this case number.
Margate