Operator was traveling north in cockleburr slough when he struck the low bridge just north of the ramp. At the time of the accident, other family members were in another boat that was according to them approx. 200 to 300 yards in front of v1. 

Upon interviews it was thought he may have hit an underwater obstruction but there was not any damage to the prop or lower unit. It is more probable that the vessels may have been closer or the wake from the other boat bouncing off the narrow channel caused v1 to impact the bridge pylon.  

Upon impact the operator was thrown upward striking his head on the bridge knocking him unconscious.  The other family members were able to get to him and call 911.

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