RedactedNarrative: On September 29, 2015, at approximately 7:48pm, Vessel-1 (V1) was underway on Blackwater River operated by vessel owner.  There were three persons on board vessel.  V1 was being operated northbound south of a CSX railroad bridge where it crosses the Blackwater River.  V1 was on plane, traveling approximately 25 to 35 mph.  Darkness created an environment of reduced visibility.  Operator was at the vessel's controls sitting at helm. Operator head extended above the windshield of vessel. Operator navigated V1 under the CSX railroad bridge and struck his forehead (cranium) on the lower flanges of the I-beam supports.  The impacts caused a severe cranial injury to operator. Passengers aboard V1 attempted to assist the injured operator. One passenger called 911 and navigated V1 to the shoreline. Operator was transported by Life Guard Ambulance Service Helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  Occupants stated that all persons had consumed a couple of beers throughout the day.; cause of death was the result of “penetrating head injuries”.
   