RedactedNarrative: On March 22, 2020, at approximately 1630 hours, a vessel operated by Operator was returning to Homosassa Springs Marina after a day of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.  The vessel was approaching the part of the Homosassa River Channel known as Hells Gate.  The operator stated that he was traveling at approximately 20 to 25 mph.  Operator stated that one of the passengers was keeping a watch on the channel to make sure he stayed in the channel.  
  
  At the last moment Occupant1 yelled to Operator that he was approaching Hells Gate on the wrong side of the channel.  Operator attempted to make a quick course correction but it was too late.  Operator hit channel marker 58A on the starboard side of the vessel ejecting Occupant2 from the vessel and into the water. 
  
  Occupant1 jumped into the water in an attempt to help his wife, Occupant2.  Operator threw a throw cushion to Occupant1 to assist him in trying to recover her but Occupant1 was unable to reach her before she went under the water and never resurfaced.  
  
  The preliminary observation by the medical examiner investigator revealed massive trauma to the left side of the face.  The victim had broken teeth on the left side of the face and what appeared to be a break at the left lower jaw.  The victim also showed signs of neck trauma with bulging discs and misalignment of the spine.  For full results the Medical Examiners full report will be included in the incident summary report, ISR057115.
  