RedactedNarrative: On Monday, September 15, 2014 at approximately 1220 hrs. boating accident FWSA14OFF7412 occurred on state waters. Earlier in the day, three people loaded two (2) personal watercrafts (PWC) onto Subject's trailer then proceeded to Lake Ida Park in Delray Beach. The PWC's belonged to Subject and Operator2. They launched the vessels at Lake Ida boat ramp. Operator2 and Subject rode around Lake Ida while Operator1 parked Subject's vehicle and trailer. Operator1 had never driven a PWC; Operator2 and Subject spent approximately 45-60 minutes working with him around Lake Ida so he could become comfortable operating the vessel. Afterwards, Subject decided to work on his trailer installing a new hitch while Operator2 and Operator1 rode the PWC's through the canals. Operator2 and Operator1 headed north on the E-4 canal with Operator1 leading. Operator2 stated that after the second (2nd) or third (3rd) bridge she took lead because Operator1 was not familiar with the canal system. 
   
  Operator2 stated that as she passed Miner Rd. Bridge in Boynton Beach, she looked back and saw Operator1 on the PWC. Approximately seventy-seven feet (77') after Miner Rd. Bridge is a low lying pipe that intersects the E-4 canal. Operator2 stated that after she passed the pipe, she looked back and saw Operator1 not on the PWC. The PWC made contact with Operator2's leg causing minor injuries. Operator2 noticed Operator1 floating in the water unconscious. Operator2 entered the water and pulled Operator1 to the north side of the canal. She then ran down Mayfair Lane knocking on doors until she found someone home. Good sam jumped into the canal and pulled Operator1 onto the North bank of the canal. Good sam was only able to pull Operator1 halfway up the steep canal. Good sam stated to me that Operator2 stated to him that "they were riding by and he thought he could make it under the bridge but never slowed down and smashed his head." Good sam waited until Boynton Beach Fire Rescue arrived. Operator1 was transported to Delray Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased at 1423 hrs. by R.N.. Operator2 was treated on scene and released for minor injuries.; Operator2 suffered Only minor injuries including swelling and bruising. She was treated at the scene and released.