RedactedNarrative: The operator of the vessel was traveling east bound from the bay pines boat ramp when he detected a strong odor of fuel. the occupants of the vessel began looking for the source of the fuel smell with cell phones and flashlights. 
  
  Subject1 was looking in the leaning post livewell and utilized a lighter as a light source.  This ignited fuel vapors, causing a flash fire. All occupants of the vessel jumped off and began swimming toward shore. 
  
  Victim was unable to make it to shore and drowned. it was later determined the vessel was stolen, and when the operator was fueling the vessel he filled the oil reservoir which overflowed into the bilge.
  
   Deputies responded to numerous calls of a boat explosion. Persons were observed climbing out of the water at Bay Pines Blvd.  The operator of the vessel fled the scene prior to L.E. arrival, no contact has been made with him since this incident.  He was identified as the operator from vessel occupants.; 
  
  One other person sustained severe burns to his face and left side of body
  