RedactedNarrative: V1 was travelling southbound in the withlacoochee river, approximately 2 miles north of the hwy 44 bridge, ahead of the witness vessel. 
  
  V1 attemped a 360 turn to allow the witness vessel to catch up.  During this manuver the operator of v1 observed the witness vessel was closer than she thought. The operator of v1 applied the throttle to get out of the way.  When the operator of v1 let off the throttle v1 would not steer and headed towards a low hanging treee branch.  The tree branch knocked the operator off of v1.  V1 continued unoccupied until it struck a cypress tree.
  
  The witnesses assisted the operator of v1 from the water, took her to shore and called 911.
  
  The operator was transported to ocala regional hospital.  The operator was treated for broken ribs, a torn liver, a bruised pancreas, a laceration to the left leg, and other minor lacerations and abrasions.
  
  The operator was warned for no having completed an approved boating safety course. No further charges pending.
   