Based on physical evidence, a first on scene witness statement, and relevant facts, on Wednesday October 4th, at approximately 1930 hours, V-1 (airboat) was traveling SE in a canal East of Hernando Lake when it stuck an unknown object. The operator was ejected from his seat and found unconscious on the front deck of the airboat. The operator was the only occupant and sustained injuries to his head, neck, and right leg. The operator was unable to write a written statement, so a verbal statement was recorded in the hospital using an agency issued body worn camera. Injuries were documented with photos attached to the report. Upon being ejected from the seat of his airboat, the operator sustained a contusion and laceration to the right side of his head, scratches to the right ear and right side of his neck, and scratches and a large contusion to his upper right leg.
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