RedactedNarrative: At approximately 6:30 AM on August 9, 2022, vessel 1, a 21ft New Water Boat Works boat was heading South in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 100 yards offshore approaching EG Simmons Park. Due to lighting conditions, operator and passenger were attempting to turn on a spotlight.  The spotlight turned on, temporarily blinding them.  The vessel struck a fixed object which caused the vessel to come to a stop and turn sharply to the port side.  
  
  Operator1 and Occupant were ejected from the vessel.  Occupant found Operator1 face down in the water, retrieved him and brought him back to the vessel.  Occupant operated the vessel back to Operator1’s residence where EMS was waiting.  Operator1 and Occupant were taken to Tampa General Hospital and treated for their injuries.  Occupant was released the same day.  Operator1 succumbed to his injuries.; 
  
  On August 12, 2022, I was notified by Operator1's nurse that he was pronounced dead on this date.  Cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head and chest.; OCCUPANT:Broken nose Laceration on forehead
  