RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1, which was occupied by 1 operator and 8 passengers, was traveling southbound approximately 250 feet from the shoreline of Longboat key in the Gulf of Mexico. 
  
  Vessel 1 was traveling in low light conditions with navigational lights on (as seen in video footage). Vessel 1 was traveling approximately 10 to 15 mph in 6” to 2” ft. seas. 
  
  As vessel 1 was traveling south, it went in between two kayaks that were traveling northbound, almost striking them. 
  
  Vessel 1 continued traveling south striking the end of a pier in Sarasota County. The bow of vessel 1 struck the pier, causing the stern of the vessel to turn clockwise approximately 45 degrees where it came to rest parallel with the pier facing westward. 
  
  No occupants were ejected. Four of the nine occupants reported injuries from the crash. Two of the four passengers were transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital by ambulance from the scene. The operator of vessel 1 was issued a citation for improper lookout.  
  
  Occupant3 was picked up by family members and transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She advised that she had neck and left shoulder pain.; 
  
  Occupant1 advised that he had abrasions to both hands and forehead along with pain in his right leg. Transported by EMS.; 
  
  Operator went to the hospital later in the night with a laceration to the forehead. 
  
  Occupant2 advised that she had a sore neck. Transported by EMS.
  