RedactedNarrative: A 16' foot center console vessel was traveling northbound through the ICW in Indian RocksBeach, Pinellas County. Vessel struck channel marker, severely injuring the passenger on board, sustained skull fractures, internal brain bleeding, fractures to face, lacerations to his head, ear, and side, and a spinal injury.
  The vessel was traveling northbound in the ICW when it struck channel marker 40. The vessel sustained damage to the starboard side. After striking the marker the vessel came to rest. The operator stated he was looking at his phone and did not see the marker. The operator violated navigation rules #5 and #6. The operator is charged with BUI resulting in serious bodily injury, Violation of Nav Rule resulting in serious bodily injury, and possession of fictitious/altered driver license.; Occupant sustained skull fractures, internal brain bleeding, fractures to face, lacerations to his head, ear, and side, and a spinal injury.