RedactedNarrative: On April 1st, 2016 a single vessel fatality occurred on the St. Johns River near the City of Welaka within the boundaries of Putnam County, FL.  The vessel (V-1), a 2003 14’ fiberglass open motorboat, was occupied by two adults, one female and one male.  V-1 was traveling northbound on a plane when it struck a channel marker.  The female occupant was ejected out of V-1 either striking part of the vessel or the channel maker prior to landing in the water.  She was not wearing a life jacket.  The male occupant was thrown down into the vessel from the impact. The male occupant called 911.  A search to locate the missing occupant ensued. At approximately 1345 hours the following day, the deceased body of the female occupant was located at a depth of 15’ underwater.  The body was turned over to the Office of the Medical Examiner District 23, Investigator.
  
  The operator was reportedly under the influence of alcohol.