RedactedNarrative: On 2/27/27, at approximately 3:37 p.m., two vessels were traveling south on the Wacissa River near the Williams Camp in Jefferson County. 
  
  V1 slowed down to idle in a congested area to allow an airboat to navigate northbound, and V2 collided into the stern of V1. The operator of V2 claimed he could not see due to limited visibility from prop wash of the passing airboat. The bow of V2 went over the stern and motor of V1, striking the operator of V1 in the back. 
  
  The operator of V1 suffered a spinal injury and was transported to the hospital. Two other occupants of V1 suffered minor injuries but refused medical treatment. Operator of V2 was issued a Uniform Boating Citation for Violation of Nav Rule #6 Safe Speed resulting in accident (1st Offense). 
  
  V1 occupant1 fell into the boat during the collision causing a minor contusion on her left leg below the knee. She declined medical treatment. Operator1 was struck in the back by the bow of V2. He was transported to the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and medical staff determined he suffered two fractured lumbar vertebra in his spine. He was discharged the same evening and returned home. ; V1 occupant2 suffered a minor abrasion on the right side of his neck during the collision. He declined any medical services.
  