On 06-04-23 V1 was recreational cruising on the Little Manatee River near the US-41 bridge. V1 struck a concrete railroad trestle piling causing V1's operator OP1 to fall / become ejected from V1.  V1's operator OP1 was transported to St Joseph South Hospital for injury treatment.
Based on the physical damage to V1, blue and black color transfer on the concrete railroad trestle piling and the statement obtained from GOOD SAM it was determined the following occurred:
1.  V1 was traveling northwest on the Little Manatee River.
2.  V1 was traveling at approximately 20 mph in a posted 25 mph manatee zone 
3.  V1 reduced speed as it approached the concrete railroad trestle located near the US-41 bridge.
4.  V1's bow struck a concrete railroad trestle piling.
5. OP1 was ejected/fell off V1 and into the water.
6. Post impact OP1 and V1 drifted in a south direction.
7. GOOD SAM assisted OP1 and V1 to shore.
8.  OP1 was transported to St Joseph South Hospital for injury treatment.; OP1:Multiple fractures to the pelvis.  Fractures to the spine (S1 & S2).  Pain in the right wrist.

LITTLE MANATEE RIVER
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