On Thursday, May 11, 2023, at approximately 0900HRS, a single vessel incident occured on Cedar River within Duval County, FL. The vessel's operator was traveling south at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons at this time the vessel struck a bridge pylon on the Blading Blvd. Bridge. The vessel has significant damge on the portside bow.The operator sustained serious injuries from the impact and was transported to UF Health, Jacksonville, FL. This incident is being investigated by the North Central Investigations Section.  Operator sustained a fractured skull, broken ribs, fractured jaw, and a collapsed lung from impact with the vessel. The hospital also reported a heart issue but could not determine if it was caused by the accident or an existing issue.
CEDAR RIVER
JACKSONVILLE                  