RedactedNarrative: On Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at approximately 17:00 hours (hrs.), Boating Accident #FWSW-17-OFF-012135 occurred in Boca Ciega Bay, in Pinellas County, Florida. 
  
  This accident occurred at approximate GPS location, Latitude N27°41.72., Longitude W082°43.59. This location is approximately .50 nautical miles west of the Tierra Verde Bridge (center span). The air temperature for this location was approximately 79.0 F. The recorded wind direction was from the east northeast and the wind speed was calm at 12.7 mph, with a wind gust of 0 mph.  The recorded water temperature was approximately 84.0 F. The recorded high tide for this location was at 0413 hrs. measuring +1.5 feet. The low tide was at 0851 hrs. measuring +1.2 feet. Sunset was at 2029 hrs, with moonset at 0945 hrs. (07/12/17). The air conditions were considered clear (according to witness), clear visibility (according to witness) and the water conditions were considered to be calm (Source: www.wunderground.com, http://saltwatertides.com)
  
  On Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at approximately 1700 hours, operator1 and occupant were traveling by water in a southeasterly direction, on their way back from their condominium to the Tierra Verde Marina Resort.
  
  Operator2 was traveling in an easterly direction, on his way back from the Pass-A-Grill Marina to his residence.
  
  The V1, after colliding with the V2, proceeded to travel unmanned in a northeasterly direction (counterclockwise), and then proceed in a westerly direction until it struck a seawall and dock. This is where the V1 came to rest, as its outboard engine broke-off the metal engine mount and fell into the water. 
  
  The V2 operator stated that after the collision, when he got his bearings, he placed his vessel in reverse and was going to attempt to throw his U.S. Coast Guard approved throw-able type IV device however; a charter boat had already arrived and were in the process of retrieving both V1 occupants from the water. The charter boat proceeded to the Tierra Verde Marina, located at 100 Pinellas Bayway South in Saint Petersburg, Florida 33715 with V1 occupants.
  
   The V2 operator followed them to the marina, where Emergency Medical Services (EMS) would render aid. The V1 operator was transported by Sun Star, to Bayfront Medical Center Emergency, located at 701 6th Street in Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701, where he was treated for his injuries; fractured sinus cavity, lacerations, and saltwater ingestion. The V1 occupant was transported by Sun Star 82, to All Children’s Hospital, located at 501 6th Avenue South in Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701, where he was treated for minor injuries.
  
  V1 Occupant sustained the following injuries:  1.) Sprain / Strained Neck (Minor Injuries).  Operator 1sustained the following injuries:  1.) Fractured Sinus Cavity 2.) Lacerations 3.) Saltwater Ingestion
  