V1 was operating on plane at approximately 25-30 miles per hour in the St. Johns River near Welaka. The vessel struck a submerged object and suddenly took a sharp turn, ejecting both the operator and occupant out of the vessel. The vessel remained operating unmanned doing circles.

On September 19th, 2023, I received a phone call from a family member of subject1. She stated that Subject1 pulled the vessel out of the water and found that the steering cable was severed. They provided pictures of the cable and also stated that there was no apparent damage to the bottom hull of the vessel.

All events were captured on body worn camera and Lieutenant took digital photographs. All events occurred in Putnam County State of Florida.

Operator:The injuries consisted of one laceration to the back of the left calf muscle. Both individuals obtained stitches while at the local hospital. Subject1:The injuries consisted of one laceration to the back of the left calf muscle. Both individuals obtained stitches while at the local hospital.

St Johns River
WELAKA                        