RedactedNarrative: A 2010 Yamaha PWC with a single operator/occupant was traveling at a high rate of speed, when the PWC quickly stopped and the operator was ejected over the handle bars into the water. The operator was pulled from the water by good Samaritans and taken to a nearby house where EMS met them. He was airlifted to Lee Memorial Hospital. 
  
  The operator suffered a traumatic head injury and spinal injury. The operator succumbed to his injuries while in the hospital 12 days after the accident.
  
  A functions check of the PWC did not reveal any mechanical issues with operation at the time of inspection. 
  
  According to witnesses, it did not appear that he hit anything before being ejected. He was wearing the engine cut off lanyard and a PFD according to witnesses and the PWC immediately stopped after he was ejected.
  
  Operator suffered head and neck injuries resulting in bleeding on the brain and a damaged C-1 vertebrae. In addition, water was inhaled into the lungs.  Victim died as a result of the injuries 12 days after the accident while still in the hospital.
  