RedactedNarrative: On Thursday, March 17, 2016, at approximately 1530 hours, V-1 was traveling east on the Barge Canal, Citrus County, Florida. V-1 was traveling at approximately 30 mph when Operator attempted to pull in the mooring line that was trailing in the water along the port (left) side of the vessel. During this time, the vessel veered to the port (left) side hitting rocks along the north shore, exited the water and then struck a palm tree on the starboard gunnel. The vessel then ricocheted off the palm tree and came to rest up an embankment approximately 10 feet perpendicular to the canal bank. 
   
  Upon impact, Operator was ejected forward through the windshield landing in the front deck area of the vessel. Operator was able to exit the vessel, walk west along the north bank where he yelled for help. A Good Samaritan (name unknown) picked up Operator and transported him to the US 19 Barge Canal Boat Ramp. Citrus County Sheriff's Office and Citrus EMS arrived on scene. Citrus EMS treated and transported Operator to the Seven River Hospital in Crystal River, Florida. Operator sustained a laceration to the forehead (1.5 in long), contusions to the  left elbow, left hand/fingers and right shoulder, and a scrape to right knee.
   
  