RedactedNarrative: On the above listed date and time, two airboats were traveling on a narrow trail along the Ocklawaha River in Marion County. 
  
  V-1, an 11 ft airboat was traveling south. V-2, a 12 ft airboat was traveling north. They entered a sharp curve from opposite directions at nearly the same time.  While in the curve, the vessels had a head on collision. V-1 ramped over V-2 striking both operator and passenger. 
  
  The operator of V-2 was ejected, and the occupant was thrown into the bottom of the vessel. The operator and occupant of V-1 were both ejected. 
  
  V-2 occupants sustained severe injuries. Air boaters in the same party stopped to render aid and transport the injured back to the boat ramp to meet EMS. V-1 was still operable,  the operator and passenger drove back to the ramp. The operator and passenger of V-2 were both transported to Shands in Gainesville. As of this report, both are still admitted and are being treated for their injuries. V-1 Operator and passenger received no injuries beyond first aid and refused medical treatment. Investigation is ongoing.      
  
  Based on evidence, information, and statements gathered to date, my conclusion is as follows; The investigation determined both operators were at equal fault for the incident. Both entered a blind curve at approximately the same speed. Due to the conditions, location, and limited visibility in the area around the curve, both should have taken due care to negotiate the turn in a safe manner that would have avoided a head-on collision. 
  
  V2 passenger's Injuries are as follows: Right Arm- Broken above and below the elbow. Required Surgery Right Knee- Broken. Required surgery Pelvis Bone- broken on both sides. Required surgery and a HALO device.  Internal Injuries: Ruptured appendix- Required removal. Required 3 surgeries. Liver, Lung- Trauma  Concussion. 
  
  The Operator's Injuries were as follows: Left Leg- Large laceration requiring stitches. Wound became infected and required two surgeries. Left Pelvic Bone- broken in three places. Required surgery to repair with plates and pins. Left Elbow- Shattered. Required surgery with plates and pins to reconstruct.  Right Shoulder- Torn Rotator Cuff. Not repaired at this time.   As of 06/01/2022 the operator was under home health care and rehabilitation for his injuries.
  