V1 was traveling east in the choctawhatchee bay near joe's bayou. V2 was traveling south, entering joe's bayou in the marked channel. V1 collided with starboard side of v2, with v2 traveling down the port side of v1, severing the left leg of operator 1. The operator of v1 was transported to the sacred heart hospital in pensacola for treatment.

On august 5, 2012, a vessel accident occurred in the area of joe's bayou in destin involving a rented pwc (v1), and a 38' fountain (v2). According to statements taken from witnesses, the following is a synopsis of events that occurred:

Operator1 was traveling east in the choctawhatchee bay near the channel of joe's bayou. Operator2 was traveling south in the channel, entering joe's bayou. Operator2 observed the pwc operated by Operator1 approaching the channel in front of him, and stated that he reduced his speed. After noticing that Operator1 did not see him, Operator2 stated that he steered his vessel hard to the left to avoid Operator1. The port bow of pwc collided with Operator2's fountain on the starboard side approximately around mid-ship.  The fountain continued forward with the starboard outdrive traveling down the port side of the pwc. Operator1's left leg was severed below the knee, and ejecting him into the water. Operator1 also received lacerations on his left leg, a broken left femur, and a fractured left clavical. Operator1 was transported to sacred heart hospital in pensacola for treatment. 

Operator1 was issued a written warning for violation of navigational rule / no proper lookout


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