RedactedNarrative: On 10/12/2022 I was notified of a single vessel accident in the ICW just south of the Ft.  George river. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue had responded and notified FWC. JFRD was transporting the victim back to Jim King boat ramp. I arrived as JFRD was transporting the victim to the hospital. I inspected the vessel for safety equipment and any equipment failure. The vessel had the proper equipment and no signs of mechanical issues. I then proceeded to Shands Hospital to interview the victim.
   I arrived at the hospital and identified the operator as OP1. OP1 advised that he just purchased the vessel and was taking it for a ride before he was to deploy on a navy cruise the next day. He advised that he was transiting north bound in the ICW when the vessel struck a underwater object causing the vessel to jerk to the starboard side throwing him over the port side. When he surfaced, the vessel turned back on him and the propeller of the motor struck his right forearm. The vessel proceeded to the other side of the river and grounded itself. OP1 swam to the bank and was able to call 911. He stated that he was wearing the kill lanyard but it was on loose. The fast ejection from the vessel didn't allow for the lanyard to work. All safety equipment was on board and he showed no signs of impairment.; Victim Sustained two lacerations to the right forearm. the lacerations were deep enough to expose the bone. this was caused by the propeller striking him.