RedactedNarrative: This was a single vessel accident involving one operator and six passengers. Vessel One (V1), is identified as; “Fish Whistle”, a 22’ Hydra Sport center console powered by a 300hp Yamaha engine. V1 was being operated. V1 was traveling West along the shoreline at the 78.5-mile marker, bayside of Indian Key, Islamorada, Florida. Operator attempted to turn left in front of a concrete powerline pole but was unable to clear it. V1 struck the pole, and all 7 occupants were ejected from the vessel. Operator was not wearing the engine safety kill switch, therefore V1 continued running with no one at the helm. After being ejected out of the vessel, Victim was struck by V1’s propellers and died on scene. 
  
  Pre-Accident
  Operator was attempting to cross in front of a concrete powerline pole, Bayside of Indian Key Fill. A vessel wake was approaching from his port side, as he attempted to turn to port to cross the wake. V1’s jack plate was up in a high position, making the lower unit of the engine sit shallow in the water. V1 was being pushed back to starboard and was caught in the wake. Operator made multiple attempts to cross the wake but was unsuccessful. 
  
  Accident
  Operator attempted to turn in front of the powerline pole as the wake was pushing him to starboard. He increased speed as a last effort to try to power over the wake and avoid the pole. V1 struck the pole on its starboard side, ramped up the pole, and became airborne. V1 landed in the water bow first which caused all seven occupants to be ejected. 
  
  Post-Accident
  V1’s engine was still in forward gear. With no operator, it began turning in tight circles to its starboard side. Victim was in the path of the vessel and was struck in the head and torso by V1’s propeller. Operator and Subject1 swam over to Victim to keep his face above water. Good Samaritans helped get Victim on their vessel.  They attempted chest compressions but stopped due to the severity of his injuries and because more blood was exiting his body.
  