On August 12, 2023, at approximately 1445 hours., the owner/operator was operating a 38’ Cigar power boat, hereafter referred to in this report as V-1. V-1 was traveling on plane in Sexton Cove, Key Largo on a south by southwest heading. The operator was in control of V-1 with approximately 11 occupants onboard. While traveling south into Sexton Cove the vessel made a hard left turn and ejected all of the people on board (POB) into the water at a speed of approximately 35 to 45 miles per hour. All of the POB were recovered from the water by a witness vessel (V-2) and nearby two jet-skis (V-3, V-4). 

The vessel was recovered and brought back to his residence. Several occupants sustained injuries.  

Victim1 sustained a minor hernia in her abdominal area and slight bruising and neck pain. Her neck was in a C collar on at the hospital. She was released same day.    

Victim2 was taken to Mariners Hospital in Tavernier and was there from approximately 1600-2020 hours. She explained that she had scans taken of her head and abdominal area. She described the following injuries: bruise in the middle of her neck, bruising/ache on her right side from the shoulder blades to spine, and possible a mild concussion. She was transferred to Jackson South in Miami-Dade for further diagnosis. At Jackson South, a CT scan was conducted on her head, with negative results. She received medication for pain management. She was released at approximately 0030 hours on August 13th.  

Victim3 had bruising on her right bicep as a result of the incident. She did not seek medical attention. 

Victim4 sustained bruising to his abdomen. He was released the same day shortly after being admitted.

Victim5 was medically assessed as sustaining a head injury by EMS after being involved in a boating accident. She was transported by ambulance from the location to a link up location for a Trauma Star Helicopter in Key Largo and then transported to Jackson South Medical Center in Miami. During follow-on interview, she explained that she sustained a minor head injury, but CT scans taken at the hospital were negative for a concussion. She sustained facial bruising to her: upper left eye, right cheek, and jaw area. She also sustained bruising to her lower left leg.    

Victim6 was transported to Mariners Hospital via ambulance for medical assessment after the accident for possible head injury. FWC Officers were able to talk to her at the hospital and she was conscious and verbal.  Attempts to contact her by phone for follow-up and injury assessment have been unsuccessful.  ; 

Sexton Cove
KEY LARGO                     