RedactedNarrative: On 7/19/15, V1 was traveling upon the waters of Tampa Bay heading north towards Bayou Grande with one passenger on board.  At approximately 2343 hrs, V1 struck green navigational aid #1.  Both individuals onboard sustained injuries to their head and were transported to Bayfront Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.       
  
  Accident
  At approximately 2343hrs, V1 struck the lit retroreflective green navigational aid #1 head on at an approximate speed of 15-20 knots.  The collision stopped the forward momentum of the vessel and both occupants were thrown forward, but remained in the vessel.  Operator sustained multiple injuries to his face and upper torso.  Occupant sustained an injury to her head, knees, and shoulder as a result of the collision.   
  
  Post-Accident
  After the collision, Operator immediately hailed the United States Coast Guard (USCG) on VHF channel 16 to report the accident and request assistance.  USCG and St. Pete Fire rescue responded to the scene and rendered aid to the occupants of the vessel.  The vessel was moored up and both occupants were transported to Demens Landing, then to Bayfront Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.  The vessel was later towed to Demens Landing by USCG and seized for investigative purposes by FWC.
  
  Conclusion   
  Based on witness statements and information gathered to date.  This accident occurred as a result of the operator operating the vessel while under the influence of alcohol and traveling too fast for the prevailing conditions.  His medical blood was subpoenaed for investigative purposes.  The medical toxicology report indicated that Operator had a Blood Alcohol Content of .085 approximately 1 hr after the accident occuured. 
   
  Occupant was transported to Bayfront Medical and was treated for a laceration to the top of head head and multiple contusions.  She was evaluated for other injuries and was released the same day.
   
  Operator was transported to Bayfron Medical Center and treated for the following injuries: 1. Broken left cheek bone.  2. Ruptured left eye socket. 3. Bruised ribs 4. Bruising to his right leg. 5. Several minor lacerations. He was treated for his injuries and was released from the hospital 0n 7/22/15.
   