RedactedNarrative: On June 7, 2018, LDWF Sgt. was notified of a boating incident that occurred in Grand Bayou.  The synopsis is as follows:
  
  Vessel 1, HIN-PDR00524E818, is a 18ft. aluminum hull powered by remote steering 40 hp.  Vessel 2, LA 1673 GD, is described as a 17ft. aluminum hull powered remote steering 35 hp. 
  
  Vessel 1 was traveling south.  Vessel 2 was traveling north.  As per witness statements, both vessels met in a bend in the bayou.  Vessel 1 was following his right bank.  Vessel 2 was maneuvering around crab corks.  Vessel 2 went right then left.  Vessel 1 stayed right.  Both vessels were slowing down.  Vessel 2 struck the port side of vessel 1.  Damage to vessel 1’s port side and scratches to the port/bow of vessel 2 supports the witness statements.  
  
  Based on the evidence and witness statements, vessel 2 violated rules of the road 1 and 13.  Vessel 2 was not on his respective right and was not right of mid channel.  
  
  Additional supporting evidence is the final rest of vessel 1 on his right/bank and ejection of passenger.  Drugs or alcohol were not factors to the incident.  No one was wearing kill switches or PFD’s.  The type of incident was collision with vessel
  
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Bayou
NearestCityTown: Larose                        