RedactedNarrative: On February 25, 2017, at approximately 0930 hours, Operator launched his vessel (V-1) from the East side of 512 on the St. John's River in Fellsmere, in Brevard County Florida. Operator and his girlfriend headed East towards “summer camp” in East Marsh. Operator was the operator of the V-1, and Victim was an occupant.  While heading North in a canal by “winter camp”, at approximately 1530 hours Operator collided with a tree which resulted in Victim being ejected into the water after striking the starboard gunnel of V-1.  There was also damage to the starboard side of V-1.  After striking the tree, the occupant sustained internal injuries and was transported to the hospital.  In the interviews, Victim and Operator both refer to the tree as a “stump”.    Victim’s injuries included the following:
  
  •	Lacerated spleen (removed during surgery)
  •	Four broken ribs (#9-12)
  •	Laceration on her left arm that required 7 stitches
  •	Other contusions on her left abdomen
  
  
  