Vessel 1 traveling eastbound into Tarpon Basin from Grouper Creek.  Vessel 1 collided it's starboard side next to helm area with lighted channel marker 50.  Vessel sustained damage to the starboard side rub rail and starboard side windshield shattered. Operator sustained injuries when he fell in the boat.  Operator was taken to Baptist Hospital Homestead by other vessel occupants for treatment.   

Charges pending.; Injured operator sustained a cervical 7 fracture, a right rib fracture) 1st rib), brain concussion and contusion, hemorrhage to left coronal part of brain, abrasions to his face and right side neck, 4 inch laceration to right shoulder and 6 inch laceration to frontal area of head.
KEY LARGO                     