RedactedNarrative: On November 29, 2021, OPERATOR 1 was traveling west in the St. Johns River after dark.  He attempted to bypass the Idle Speed Zone at Lemon Bluff on the St. Johns River.  He had a throttle issue with his vessel, and he tried twice to get the throttle to work and the vessel to slow down.  He attempted to make the turn at speed (approximately 40mph) and struck one of the pilings of the idle speed sign.  This caused him to veer hard to the left and into the wooded shoreline.  
  The initial impact threw him forward and to the right and down on to the starboard floor of the vessel.  He was knocked unconscious for a short time.  When he re-gained consciousness, the motor was still running and in forward gear and the vessel was stuck on the shoreline.  He was able to get the motor to turn off while he got the vessel un-stuck.  Once back underway, OPERATOR 1 went straight back to Mullet Lake Park and called 911.  He was complaining of chest and head pain and was transported to Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford.
  I met with OPERATOR 1 at CFR, he had one obvious contusion to his right elbow, several abrasions to his right knee and shin, and one small abrasion on his right foot.  I did not notice any discoloration of his rib cage, but he continued to complain of rib pain.  
  On December 3,2021, I spoke with OPERATOR 1 on the telephone.  He told me that he had 3 broken ribs and a "Grade 3" liver laceration.; OPERATOR 1 claimed to be knocked unconscious upon impact.  When he came to, he had severe rib pain.  He drove his vessel back to Mullet Lake Park Boat Ramp and called 911.  Seminole Co. Fire Rescue transported him to Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford.    I met with OPERATOR 1 at CFR, he had one obvious contusion to his right elbow, several abrasions to his right knee and shin, and one small abrasion on his right foot.  I did not notice any discoloration of his rib cage but he continued to complain of rib pain.    On December 3,2021, I spoke with OPERATOR 1.  He confirmed 3 broken ribs and a "Grade 3" liver laceration.  The injuries were consistent with his body being thrown forward and to the right upon impact.
  