RedactedNarrative: On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at approximately 1045Hrs, a single vessel incident occurred on Black Creek within Clay County, Fl. The vessel’s operator and his passenger were traveling west at an unknown speed on Black Creek. The vessel veered to the south side of Black Creek, impacting a dock. Occupant was not wearing a PFD and was ejected from the vessel upon impact. The property owner of the dock responded quickly to the sound of the impact and located Occupant in the water. The property owner immediately pulled Occupant from the water and started CPR until EMS arrived. EMS continued lifesaving efforts and later pronounced Occupant deceased on the scene. Operator was transported with injuries to the Orange Park Medical Center. Operator stated the following:
  •	He was operating the vessel with his friend (Occupant) and his dog.
  •	While traveling along Black Creek, he was attempting to throw pieces of ice to his dog to cool him off.
  •	The ice cubes fell on the floor of the vessel, and he was attempting to show his dog where it was.
  •	The next thing he remembered was the sound of the collision and seeing his boat damaged as well as a damaged dock pylon.
  •	He estimated that he was traveling at approximately 38 mph.North Central Investigations Section is investigating the incident. ; OPERATOR:Subject suffered a fractured L2 disc in his back and a brain bleed. ; OCCUPANT:Autopsy Doctor stated that the victim suffered a broken neck from impact with the water. The doctor stated the injury is common in fatal vehicle crashes (whiplash). Autopsy report and summary have been requested but hasn't been received.
  