RedactedNarrative: On Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at approximately 1640 hours, a single vessel accident occurred on the North side of the Buckman Bridge located on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.  Upon Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department (JFRD) arrival, the vessel was located capsized and drifting North of the Buckman Bridge. 
  
  No occupants were found onboard or near the vessel. An individual who witnessed the incident, reported seeing the operator of the vessel roll overboard out of the vessel after the collision occurred. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) and the FWC Dive Team responded to the scene. 
  
  The dive teams identified the vessel owner, who was reported by family members to be driving his vessel back to his residence after being serviced by a local marine mechanic.  
  
  On October 2nd, 2020 Victim was found deceased on the St. Johns River, approximately 1-mile Northeast of the accident site. Victim’ body was transported to Mulberry Cove Marina at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and turned over to the Duval County Medical Examiner; 
  
  During the autopsy, the operating pathologist stated that the observable likely cause of death was a fracture to the upper vertebrae directly below the skull, also known as a broken neck. An additional large fracture was observed to the vertebrae in the middle portion of the spine that also could have caused death. The pathologist stated that samples of Victim’ organs would be tested to determine if any other medical events may have occurred prior to or during the accident, but, that tests may be inconclusive due to the body already being in a decomposed state. Refer to the Medical Examiner’s full report for a complete account of the autopsy and cause of death.
  