RedactedNarrative: PRE-ACCIDENT
  V1 was operated by owner and had two passengers. They departed from Key Largo Kampground around 11 pm on July 12, 2014 to go fishing. Their first fishing spot was at Channel Marker # 14 in South Sound Creek which is at approximate GPS Location, Latitude N 25’06.436, Longitude W 80’24.648. They fished there for about 30 to 40 minutes before pulling anchor and headed towards The Benwood wreck oceanside of Key Largo. 
  ACCIDENT
  V1 was operated by Operator and headed out of the channel towards the headpin and passed the “resume normal safe operation” sign. Occupant1 was standing to the starboard side of the console next to Operator. Occupant2 was sitting in the forward, center of the vessel with his back against the console using a flashlight. According to Operator’s statement, he had his attention divided between two different GPS devices. He said he was looking at the dash mounted GPS/chart plotter and a handheld GPS while at the same time operating the vessel. He states the dash mounted GPS did not have the coordinates so he was using the handheld GPS. He states the handheld GPS was zoomed in too much, so he was trying to adjust it. Consequently V1 veered off to starboard and struck green channel marker # 7. 
  The marker impacted the starboard forward portion of the vessel causing it to flex and bend. A portion of the guard rail bent and then broke loose during the collision. There were tearing breaks that occurred during the partial cap separation. Transfer marks were also seen below the rub rail where the channel marker scraped against the vessel. Occupant2 acquired severe facial injuries when the vessel hit the channel marker and he was lunged forward at high speed.
  POST-ACCIDENT
  After the collision, Occupant1 assisted Occupant2 with his injuries. Occupant2 was conscious, breathing but bleeding profusely. Operator checked the vessel to determine the extent of damage. The vessel was upright and slowly drifting in the channel. Occupant1 called 911 for assistance while Operator drove the vessel back to the dock at Key Largo Kampground. Monroe County Sherriff’s Office and Emergency Medical Services responded to Key Largo Kampground. Occupant2 was air lifted to Ryder Trauma Center where he was treated for his injuries. FWC Officer arrived on the scene after Occupant2 was transported and conducted the initial interviews. Occupant2 was air lifted to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami. Upon his arrival a breathing tube was in place. He suffered facial fractures, facial lacerations and lost some teeth.