RedactedNarrative: n November 9th, 2023 at approximately 7:30PM a mud boat was headed west in Grand Pass at a high rate of speed. Operator had one passenger on the vessel with him. Operator was attempting to turn off of Grand Pass into the Cypress Cove Marina when he lost control of his vessel. Operator tried to regain control of the vessel but was unable to stop it from sliding due to the high rate of speed. 
  
  The vessel struck a cement bulkhead on the north side of Grand Pass. During the incident, the passenger was thrown from his seat onto the floor of the boat injuring his knee. He was transported to a hospital in Baton Rouge for emergency surgery.  During the investigation, the vessel was found to have the required PFD's on board along with other safety equipment. Alcohol may have been a factor in the incident but unknown at this time. The vessel was equipped with a tiller steering mud motor that had been hopped up for performance and speed.
  
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tiger Pass
NearestCityTown: Venice                        