RedactedNarrative: On February 23rd, 2018, two vessels were involved in a boating accident on the Little Manatee River in Hillsborough County. V1, a 1992 Sea Nymph with three occupants collided with V2, a 2016 Sundance with two occupants. The collision was a head on situation. Two of the occupants of V1 were ejected upon impact. The boating accident resulted in one fatality along with two individuals being transported to a hospital with serious bodily injuries.
  
  Both vessels made several alterations to course upon seeing each other in a head on situation. V1 and V2 collided. The bow of V2 struck the starboard bow of V1. V2 ramped over the starboard bow of V1, causing the bow of V1 to depress and roll to the right. V2 traveled along the starboard gunnel of V1, striking Person 1 and Person 2. Person 1 and Person 2 were struck on their right side with starboard side of V1’s hull. V2 struck Person 3 with it’s bow eye. Person 3 was struck on the right side of his neck and face. Person 3 and Person 2 were ejected into the water.  
  
  V1 began turning to the left in circles. V2 came to a rest shortly after striking V1.  The operator of V2, jumped into the water to assist Person 3 who was face up in the water and unresponsive. Person 3 was assisted to shore and CPR was administered. Person 1 turned off the engine of V1 and brought it to a rest. The Florida Fish and Wildlife, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to the scene. Person 3 was later propounded deceased on scene by the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
  