RedactedNarrative: On May 17, 2016 at approximately 1614 hrs 1 responded to channel marker 76 and the ICW in reference to a vessel accident. Upon arrival l observed a waverunner upright, with its starboard side resting against the seawall on the East side of the ICW. 
   
  The victim was sitting on the seat of the waverunner holding his left hand against the top of his head. Closer observation revealed Victim had a large laceration on the top of his head and was bleeding. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue was requested to respond to our location. Deputies assisted Victim into my BSO patrol vessel, and gave Victim a towel to place on his head to hold pressure on the injury until PBFR arrived. Victim was conscious and alert, but appeared to be dazed. 
   
  Victim stated that he had rented the waverunner and was riding south on the 1CW. Victim further stated that he fell behind several of his friends that were also riding rental waverunners and was attempting to catch up. Due to the ICW becoming rough, Victim stated that he lost control and hit navigation channel marker 76. The impact of the waverunner hitting the marker caused the battery, which is mounted on the top of channel marker 76 and is the energy source for the navigational light, fell off the platform and struck Victim on the top of his head causing him to fall off the waverunner. Victim advised he was able to climb back on the waverunner as he drifted towards the seawall where we located him. 
   
  I observed a large laceration on the top of Victim's head, and extensive fiberglass damage to the bow and stern of the waverunner. PBFR transported Victim to Broward Health North Hospital for further evaluation and treatment I spoke to witness via landline. He stated that he observed several waverunners on full plane heading southbound on the ICW. He heard a loud crash and the sound of fiberglass breaking. He further stated that as he looked in the direction of channel marker 76, he observed the battery falling from the top of channel marker 76, and strike Victim on the top of his head. I located a white plastic container and lid, which is used to hold a large battery floating in the 1CW in close proximity to channel marker 76. The container was recovered and placed into evidence. Atlantic boat & Jet Ski representatives responded and took possession of the damaged waverunner. 
   
  OPERATOR SUSTAINED LARGE LACERATION TO TOP OF HEA AND SORENESS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF FACE AND JAW
   
  