RedactedNarrative: Operator was operating a PWC, along with two passengers. Operator was driving in circles and according to passenger, when Operator saw the marker he let go of the throttle. By doing so, Operator lost steering of the PWC which caused him to allide with channel marker 43. 
  
  The allision caused him to be ejected from the PWC and strike the marker. Operator received head trauma, rib fractures, contusions and abrasions on his back and extremities, laceration of his spleen, left hemothorax, pulmonary congestion and cerebral edema. Operator died from his injuries. 
  
  The allision also caused occupant1 to be ejected from the PWC and strike the marker. Occupant1's left knee hit the marker which caused a laceration to her knee. She received staples for the laceration. She did not have nerve damage nor broken bones. 
  
  Occupant2 was ejected into the water but was not injured. 
  
  Operator was in violation of  Reckless or careless operation of PWC and improper look out. There will be no charges due to operator being deceased.
  