RedactedNarrative: On 8/15/2017 a 21 foot Maverick Flats boat was headed into Tavernier Creek from the bayside. The vessel was occupied by four people, including the operator.
  
  The Maverick, which bared the registration FL0536PK, entered Tavernier Creek on plane from the bayside between 7:15 and 7:30 PM. Shortly after entering the creek, the Maverick struck the mangroves ejecting all 4 occupants/operator. 
  
  All 4 men onboard suffered minor injuries (contusions, lacerations, and abrasions) and Operator was transported to the hospital. 
  
  	I conducted an interview with Operator at Mariners Hospital and determined that he was traveling too fast for that channel and had his outboard trimmed too far up. The combination of speed and engine angle compromised the vessels ability to steer properly. While attempting to make a sharp left turn to follow the creek, the vessel lost grip and ultimately impacted the mangroves. Operator stated, “The wheel would not turn” and also stated “I came in way too fast, my prop was up.” Based on these statements, which were consistent with the interviews of the three other occupants, steering torque could have also played a part since the engine was trimmed out. 
  
  	Charges/citations still pending.
  	
  