RedactedNarrative: SYNOPSIS
  On May 9th, 2017 at approximately 0830 hours, a 1994 Brunswick 200 Procraft Bassboat with two occupants on board launched from Southport Boat Ramp and traveled to the C-61 locks at the South end of Lake Tohopekaliga. Once clearing the locks, V-1 headed South in the canal, stopping to fish a ¼ mile South of the locks. V-1 picked up to a planing speed to move further South in the canal. 
  
  Approximately 1 mile South of the locks, V-1 struck a submerged object, causing the operator to lose control of V-1. V-1 struck the western bank of the canal and traveled 56’ up the canal bank. Both occupants were ejected from V-1 after it left the water. 
  
  The operator was transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center by ambulance and the passenger was transported by AirCare to Osceola Regional Medical Center. The operator was admitted and released from the hospital after being treated for his injuries. The passenger underwent surgery for her injuries and was then placed on life support. The passenger passed away on May 12th after being taken off life support.
  
  The occupant had a compound fracture to her left femur, a crushed pelvis, ruptured intestines, lacerations on her liver, and other abdominal bleeding. Occupant was rushed into emergency surgery for her injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital. Occupant never recovered after the surgery and was placed on life support. On May 12th, after three days on life support, Occupant passed away after being taken off life support.  Occupant was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.
  
  Operator had fractures in two of his vertebrae, and minor contusions on his head. Operator was admitted to the hospital and released a few days later after receiving treatment for his injuries. 
  