(Operator) and (Passenger) were operating their 16 foot Glastron Bow Rider boat on the Ocklawaha River. They had been having some engine trouble and while the vessel was on plane it suddenly went to idle. Operator noticed the gas line had become crimped. He moved to fix it and asked occupant to hold the wheel to keep the vessel straight. After straitening the gas line the vessel engine went to full power and headed straight for a dock that was about 30 yards from the vessel. He made his way back to the helm but was unable to keep the vessel from striking the dock. occupant was thrown into the windshield where she was standing causing numerous injuries. She was taken to Ocala regional Medical Center where she is being treated for two punctured lungs, a fractured neck, broken ribs and a broken left wrist.
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