RedactedNarrative: Vessel FL 9279 FR(V1), was headed south on the Atlantic, approaching Tavernier Creek. While attempting to make entry in the channel, the vessel collided with the red number two channel marker. The operator suffered a small laceration to the forehead due to his head hitting the vessel’s steering wheel during the impact. The witness did not suffer any injuries.   
  
  At approximately 1213, the vessel was attempting to make entry into Tavernier Creek and collided with the red #2 channel marker. Operator1 suffered a small laceration to the right portion of his forehead as he collided with the steering wheel during the impact. Occupant did not suffer any injuries during the impact. The (FWC) and United State Coast Guard (USCG) was contacted. At approximately 1214, Petty Officer of the (USCG) arrived on scene, took pictures of the vessel, and collected both individuals, taking them to Coast Guard Station Islamorada. 
  
  Due to the impact, the vessel was wrecked and taking on water. At approximately 1241, Sea-Tow collected the vessel and began towing it to the injured party’s residence. At approximately 1245, Operator1 was taken to Mariners Hospital by (EMS). At approximately 1254, I arrived at Coast Guard Station Islamorada and began my vessel crash investigation. Occupant refused to give a witness statement but answered all of the questions I asked him during the interview. At approximately 0145, I arrived at Mariners Hospital and interviewed Operator1, who agreed to provide a witness statement after seeing medical staff and receiving stitches for his laceration. 
  
  	On 5/1/2022, I went to Operator1’s residence to collect additional pictures of the vessel. Operator1’s inability to avoid collision during night-time operation of his vessel, in combination with choppy water and moderate wind conditions can be primarily attributed to the vessel crashing.	
  
  Operator1 suffered a small laceration to the top right portion of the forehead, as he collided with the steering wheel during the time of the collision. Operator1 was taken to Mariners Hospital and received stitches by medical personnel.