RedactedNarrative: On 6/19/2018, the operator was operating his vessel on the Steinhatchee River, outbound towards the Gulf of Mexico.
  
  He was traveling 10 to 15 miles per hour near marker #19 or 20 when his diver down flag dislodged from his vessel.
  
  The operator turned around to stow his diver down flag away. During this time of inattention his vessel began traveling towards channel marker # 21. 
  
  The passengers onboard his vessel alerted him to the impending collision.
  
  The operator reduced speed and turned hard port, impacting the channel marker with the starboard side of his vessel. Occupant 1 was being treated for bruising and lacerations to her right shoulder and Occupant 2 was being treated for scratches to his chest and right arm.
  