RedactedNarrative: On Friday May 1, 2020 at approximately 0820hrs a single vessel accident took place just north of Bokeelia in Charlotte Harbor. The vessel involved was a 15ft Sea N SP open motorboat (V1). There were three people on board at the time of the accident. 
  
  The vessel was traveling approximately 15-20 mph when it struck a fixed channel marker (green #11) on the port side bow of the vessel. One occupant, sitting on a chair near the bow, was ejected from the vessel but was not injured. The person sitting in the middle of the vessel struck his head on something unknown. The operator was not injured. 
  
  The operator called 911 and drove the vessel back to Lavenders Landing where he was met by Lee County EMS. The injured person was air lifted to Lee Memorial Hospital due to the head injury. At the hospital, it was determined he had a fractured skull. Fifteen days later, the occupant died as a result of the injuries. Fatal occupant was seated on a pedestal seat in the operator field of vision which may have contributed to the operator failing to see the nav aid.
  
  