RedactedNarrative: Unit 1 was traveling down river (Southbound) on Lake Neely Henry from Coosa Landing. The operator of unit 1 was looking at his GPS when he hit the Interstate 759 bridge piling. The passenger of unit 1 told the operator of unit 1 several times that he needed to get over before trying to grab the steering wheel. 
  
  The operator and passenger of unit 1 were ejected from unit 1. Unit 1 came to final rest in the middle of the channel. The operator and passenger were rescued by people who were passing through but did not see the accident. Both operator and passenger were transported to Riverview Medical Center for treatment. The passenger was later flown to UAB Hospital due to injuries. The operator was discharged later in the day from Riverview Medical Center. The operator was not wearing the emergency shut off switch. They were wearing their inflatables and they deployed correctly.
  