On November 6th, 2012, at boating accident occurred on the Alafia River. At approximately 6:30 pm, a vessel (FL 7384 PJ) traveling west on the Alafia River collided with the U.S. 301 Bridge. There were four people aboard the vessel, one of which was transported to Brandon Regional Hospital with back pains. The operator of the vessel had small lacerations to his feet but refused medical treatment. The vessel incurred approximately $1,000 worth of damage. There was no damage to the U.S. 301 Bridge.

operator stated he was traveling at approximately 20-30mph at the time of the collision. Operator was operating in an idle speed zone. Operator was issued a warning for violating Navigational Rule 6, operating at a speed unsafe for the conditions.


Victim1 was transported to Brandon Regional Hospital with back pains. Victim1 said he had a previous back condition that may have been aggravated from the collision. Victim1 was laying down in the cabin of the vessel at the time of the collision.; operator suffered lacerations to both of his feet. Operator was barefoot inside the vessel at the time of the collision. After impact, the vessel flexed, causing the windshield to break. Operator cut both of his feet while walking on the broken glass. Operator refused any medical treatment.
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