V-1 operator was in a seated position and was underway cruising at a slow speed of 10 miles per hour or less. V-1 operator and occupants were heading in an east direction proceeding offshore to go fishing. While underway V-1 encountered rough seas of 3 to 4 feet and some potentially larger waves. While crossing a larger wave V-1 slammed downward into the trough between waves which created a downward force and caused V-1 operator's face to strike the steering wheel. The impact with the steering wheel resulted in a head injury causing a laceration to the victim's nose, broken facial bones to the left side of the face and contusions. V-1 operator was transported by EMS to Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach.         ;
MELBOURNE BEACH