On 08/04/2012 operator of vessel #1 was in the area of marker 14 headed into the Crystal River in an Easterly direction, when his vessel was overtaken by two other unknown vessels.  His vessel was pushed into a channel marker causing damage to the rear starboard side o the vessel.  Operator after returning to the boat ramp drove himself to the Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center where he received 10 stitches to the face and was released. On Saturday 08/04/2012 at approximately 1358 hours operator of vessel 1 was inbound in the area of marker #14 approaching the Crystal River from the Gulf of Mexico in his vessel a 16 foot minicraft blue in color bearing Fl6553NS.  

Operator advised that while proceeding (2) vessels overtook his vessel proceeding in the same direction as him creating a large amount of wake, which caused his vessel to strike channel marker #14 (possibly) with the starboard rear portion of his vessel.  Operator could only describe the other vessels as being approximately 20-25 feet in length one being white in color and one being white and yellow in color. It is believed operator was operating his vessel at approximately 19 miles per hour, but that is undetermined.

Operator sustained injury to his face area from being thrown about the interior of the vessel, he was treated at the Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center and released.  Passenger was located in the front section of the above described vessel and advised the same scenario as operator.  Photos of the operators injuries were taken as well as damage to the vessel.  There was no apparent violation by the operator of the above described vessel therefore no warnings or citations were issued, there was no indication of alcohol usage by either occupant of vessel 1.
CRYSTAL RIVER                 