On 10/28/2023 V1 was heading south in the Seddon Channel. .  At approximately 1200 hrs V1 hit an unknown vessels wake and collided with the Seddon Channel seawall. The operator and occupant  of V1 sustained injuries.  Both occupant and operator  transported themselves  to Tampa General for treatment. 

Accident

At approximately 1200 hrs, V1 hit the wake of an unknown vessel and  collided with the Seddon Channel seawall. As a result of the collision the operator of V1 crashed into the steering wheel of the vessel and sustained injuries. The occupant of the vessel also sustained injuries from colliding with a compartment of the vessel. V1 sustained damage to the deck and starboard bow section as well as the hull of the vessel. V1 began to take on water. 

Post-Accident

The operator of V1 transported himself and the occupant  to Tampa General Hospital. Operator and the occupant both sustained injuries. V1 was recovered by Tampa Police Department and towed to Marjorie Park Yacht Basin. From there, V1 was transported by Sea Tow and towed to the Davis Island Boat Ramp.

Conclusion
Based on interviews, assessment of the damage, and information gathered to date.  The operator of V1 (Operator) failed to have proper look out.  The operator made an attempt to take action to avoid collision but was unable to make the maneuver fast enough to avoid collision. Inexperience and unsafe speeds were contributing factors in this accident.

Occupant2:Laceration on right side above eyebrow  Bruising on the face and knees ; operator: facial laceration Closed fracture of the right orbit Closed nasal bone fracture

Seddon Channel
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