On June 2, 2012, Operator was operating vessel (LA 3221 FE) in Black Bayou in Livingston Parish at approximately 5:40pm, the vessel reportedly struck a submerged object while at a cruising speed of approximately 20mph. Operator lost control of his vessel and struck several cypress knees and cypress trees where his vessel came to rest. Operator stated that the vessel was taking on water so he proceeded to the nearest landing at Black Lake Boat Club. When agents arrived on the scene no serious injuries were obvious however, three passengers complained of bodily pain. One person complained of side pain. Another complained of pain in her face, and another had a laceration to the right elbow. EMS was summoned and side pain patient was transported by Acadian Ambulance Service to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales for treatment. patient was treated with an MRI, fresh air and an IV. The other two refused medical attention on scene. Operator showed some signs of impairment and was transported to Springfield Police Dept. where he voluntarily provided a sample into an intoxilyzer 5000 with the results being a .059g%. Property damage to the vessel is estimate to be over $500. PFD’s were on board but were not used.
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