RedactedNarrative: On February 11th, 2018 at approximately 0830 hours V1 launched with two occupants on board from Memorial Boat Ramp in Vero Beach, and traveled South in the Intercoastal Waterway on the Indian River. V-1 stopped to fish and wait for two other vessels (containing family members) just South of the 17th Street Bridge along the eastern shore. The second vessel arrived at approximately 0930 hours. About 1100 hours, the third vessel arrived in the area of the other vessels. 
  
  The group of three vessels decided to head South and find a better location to eat lunch and continue fishing. After slowly making their way Southwest to the channel (ICW), they picked up on plane. V-1 was leading the group of three vessels South, when the operator of V-1 became distracted. The operator of V-1 did not notice his vessel heading directly for the Green lighted dayboard marker 159 with sufficient time to avoid collision. V-1 struck marker 159 just starboard of the bow. 
  
  The operator of V-1 was rendered unconscious and ejected from the boat. The passenger of V-1 sustained minor injuries. The occupants were recovered from the accident scene by the two vessels that were following. The operator was taken to shore and transported by EMS to Lawnwood Medical Center as a trauma alert, and was admitted for treatment. The occupant was transported by EMS to Indian River Medical Center and released. The operator was released from Lawnwood on March 2nd after being treated for water in his lungs.
  Operator had only minor contusions and lacerations on his head and left arm. Due to being rendered unconscious during the accident, he ingested a large quantity of river water. He was transported to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center as a trauma alert by ambulance. After being admitted to the hospital, He was treated for water in his lungs and the secondary infections that occurred. He was released from the hospital following his treatment.
  
  Occupant suffered minor injuries to her face (upper gum area), left arm, and left side ribs. The injuries included contusions and lacerations. She was transported to Indian River Medical Center by ambulance. She was released from the hospital after being treated for her injuries. She refused to have her injures documented by photograph.
  