RedactedNarrative: Vessel vs vessel accident in Cape FL Channel. Vessel damage and injuries reported. No fatality Vessel 1, a 30ft open motor vessel, FL7745NF, was being operated in the area of Cape FL Channel, just south of Key Biscayne. 
  
  Vessel 2, a 16 ft. open motor vessel, FL7555JH, was also in the same location. 
  
  According to statements given by both operators as well as damage documented to both vessels, Vessel 2 was adrift just off Mashta Island with Griffin preparing to fish. Vessel 1 was traveling eastbound through the channel at a speed of approximately 30 mph. 
  
  According to Operator1, he did not observe and subsequently collided with vessel 2’s port side, running over the boat. During the collision, all three occupants aboard vessel 2 were injured. 
  
  Occupants were transported to the hospital by City of Miami Fireboat. Operator2 was transported by Miami Dade County Fire Rescue.  All occupants aboard vessel 2 were transported to and subsequently released from Jackson Memorial Hospital. 
  
  According to hospital discharge paperwork, v2 occupant was diagnosed with a closed compression fracture of L1 vertebra. 
  
  Operator2 was diagnosed with lumbar transverse process fracture. 
  
  V2 occupant1 was diagnosed with an abrasion on forehead. It is determined that the cause of the accident was due to Operator1 failure to keep a sharp lookout (USCG Nav rule 5). Operator1 was cited for violation of navigation rules resulting in an accident (F.S. 327.33(3). Prior to clearing the scene, both parties were provided with the relevant case information.
  