RedactedNarrative: On 7/29/15 at approximately 1330 hours, V1 was traveling west on the barge canal in Crystal River. V1 was traveling at approximately 28 mph when Operator dropped his cigarette, bent down to pick it up and the vessel veered hard to the starboard (right) side. Operator attempted to correct the vessel by steering to the port (left). The starboard (right) side of the vessel struck a palm tree along the north bank. Both subjects were ejected into the water and were able to return to their vessel. They returned to the boat ramp and then drove to the Seven Rivers Hospital in Crystal River. Operator was admitted and sustained 10 broken ribs and  punctured lungs. Wife sustained minor scrapes and bruises to legs and arms.  No PFD's were worn at the time of the accident. ; 
   