On 10/7/2023 a vessel, to be known in this report as V-1, departed from a residence approx 1230hrs enroute to a destination "Paradise Grill" on Indian River. The vessel arrived to the location and docked on the Northside. V-1 departed from the restaurant and returned out to Indian River Bay. V-1 changes its course westerly and was in the channel where approx N 38''35.577 - W 75''09.112, V-1 slowly turned south. V-1 came to rest in the mouth of Blackwater Creek along the bank of the marsh, motor running and in forward gear. 

On 10/8/23 a search by USCG aviation successfully located the victim, laying along the shoreline approx 0736hrs, N 38''35.054 - W 75''09.330. This shoreline is north Bay Colony development. It was noted that the victim was found wearing a red t-shirt and tan shorts, zipper down.

Data from the Garmin Gps was examined and photographed to obtain this information. The cause of death was ruled drowning and the manner of death an accident. All evidence and findings are consistent with victim left the helm, while in gear, and entered the water resulting in the drowning. See report #99-23-2442 for full Investigative details and report # 04-23-079329 for the Death Investigation report by state police. All photos and documentation available on Evidence.com.

On 2/9/24 I recieved the Medical Eximaners report and the Toxicology report, indicating that V-1 was positive for Cannabinoids Cross-reactives, and a 0.397 g/dL ethanol in the blood. See full report for details.

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