On July 2nd, 2011 three people were fishing east of Pacific Reef Light in the Atlantic Ocean.  At approximately 1:30am they pulled anchor to head back to the boat ramp.  Operator was traveling (FL 6347 LK) west when he struck the Pacific Reef Light structure.  Upon impact with the structure, occupant struck something causing a severe laceration to the top of his head and was ejected into the water.  
Biscayne National Park responded to the scene of the accident and escorted to Homestead Bayfront Park.  They were met by Air Rescue who air lifted occupant to Ryder Trauma Center.
After taking statements from the passengers and to the Biscayne National Park Ranger, it was concluded that Pacific Reef Light was not operational at the time of the accident.; victim was ejected from vessel upon impact with structure and his head struck Pacific Reef Light causing a large laceration to the top of his head.  He was taken to the nearest boat ramp and then air lifted to Ryder Trauma Medical Center.
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