V1 with four occupants on board were traveling north near Sunshine Skyway Bridge at approximately 20 mph. V1 crossed a wake of a passer-by vessel, causing operator to slip and lose control of V1, ejecting all occupants into the water. Runaway V1 continued to circle until being spotted by good samaritan vessel. V1 eventually ran out of gas and was anchored by good samaritan vessel. One uninjured occupant was recovered, one injured operator was recovered, one deceased occupant was recovered and one occupant was missing. A multi agency SAR ensued for the missing occupant. The confirmed missing occupant was found deceased on 6/3/11.; Cause of death-Drowning. No trauma, no contributing factors as a result of pre-existing medical condition. Awaiting toxicology results and final autopsy report.
Operator injured by impact with runaway V1. Operator admitted to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. Injury included 3" laceration above left eye requiring stitches.; occupant2:Victim pulled out of water by good samaritan vessel. CPR attempted to no avail. Victim pronounced deceased by SPFR Engine 11.

Autopsy performed by Pinellas/Pasco Medical Examiner's Office. Manner of death-Accidental, Cause of death-Drowning. No trauma, no contributing factors as a result of pre-existing medical condition. Awaiting toxicology results.
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