RedactedNarrative: On 7/4/14 V-1 was traveling east along the south mangrove shoreline within the Little Manatee River, Hillsborough County, Florida with three passengers on board. At approximately 1840 Hrs, V-1 operator lost control of the vessel and crashed into the mangroves. As a result of the accident V-1 operator was ejected from the vessel into the mangroves and sustained fatal injuries. The two other passengers sustained only minor injuries. Special note: the steering wheel had prior damage which consisted of only half of the wheel present for use on the vessel.
   
  Injured victim2 sustained only minor injuries as a result of the accident. He sustained multiple abrasions to his left arm and brusied ribs. Mr. Injured victim2 was assessed at the scene by EMS and refused further treatment. Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's report stated that Deceased victim cause of death was Asphyxia due to Hyperextension and Compression of the neck by an object. Contributory cause of death was intoxication by Ethyl Alcohol. Injured victim1 received only minor injuries to her left side and her head. She received multiple abrasions and bruising to her left side and head. She was treated by EMS and refused any further treatment while on scene. Injured victim1 was pregnant at the time of the accident and was advised to seek further treatment and/or evaluation.