One vessel was travelling in the rim canal of lake okeechobee and went to cut into the lake. The operator lost control from a wave and struck a tree. Head injury and broken bone in elbow. One occupant fractured arm. 
I asked WITNESS 1 to explain what happened with his mom present. He explained they were travelling approximately 40-50 miles per hour in the rim canal. His father tried to turn towards the lake, lost control of the vessel and struck a tree. He was having issues getting the vessel moved so the good Samaritan on scene took OP1 to the boat ramp for treatment. WITNESS 1 and INJURED 1 were able to get the vessel free and operate it slowly back to the ramp. Once they arrived at the ramp INJURED 1 started feeling pain in her arm and they transported her in the ambulance. 
I spoke with OP1 on the phone on January 24, 2023. He explained the incident as his son did. He said the main cause of the crash was the rolling waves coming off the lake due to the wind blowing out of the north. He advised the vessel dug into the wave and he did everything he could not to flip or cause a worst accident. 
INJURED 1 was confirmed to have a fracture in her arm.
OP1 advised the insurance person came and quoted $16,000. He said the boat dealer pulled the boat apart and thinks it is totaled. ; INJURED 1:Subject advised of pain in her left arm. xrays came back clear.;, 
OP1:He was operating vessel and believes he struck the tree with his head. The steering wheel is bent and there was damage to gps and other damage in front of driver seat. Right elbow abrasions fracture of radial neck, head contusion top of head CT scan was clear

lake Okeechobee
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