RedactedNarrative: SYNOPSIS
  On 10/22/2020 at approximately 1650 hours, a vessel crash occurred near Indian River Spoil Island 35 in the Indian River Lagoon Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida. 
  
  A white 20-foot, open bow rider vessel (V1-FL3041HV) was traveling southbound on the Indian River Lagoon Intercoastal Waterway near green Day Marker 150 on a recreational cruise. The vessel began a turn eastbound to beach at Indian River Spoil Island 35 when it suffered a throttle (equipment) failure. 
  
  The operator attempted to decelerate the vessel and reported the engine did not respond to the throttle input. The vessel collided with the island and left the water striking a sign and tree. 
  
  All three occupants were transported to local hospitals for treatment. One occupant was admitted with facial fractures and later released. 
  
  All parties reported that work was performed on the vessel days prior to the voyage and that the voyage was a test run. Subject reported that in order to replace the water pump on the motor, all throttle and shifter linkages were removed and then reconnected.
  
  Occupant2:FACE FRACTURE LOST ONE  TOOTH SEVERAL LOOSE MOUTH WIRED SHUT TO TRY AND SAVE TEETH/CORRECT FRACTURE EYE SOCKET FRACTURED.  NOSE FRACTURE; 
  
  Operator:BACK PAIN CONTUSIONS; 
  
  Occupant1:LACERATION TO FOREHEAD ABOVE RIGHT EYE CONCUSSION
  