Vessel 1 left the dock before dawn under rainy conditions.  Vessel headed south then turned left into Humble canal.  As the vessel approached a bend in the canal, the vessel continued straight and struck a set of pilings.  The vessel then careened to port and travelled across the bayou and struck the northern bank.  The vessel then travelled approximately 30-35 ft up onto the bank.  The operator and his two passengers were then thrown from the vessel onto the bank.  No major injuries were sustained.  One passenger did sustain a laceration to his forehead and was treated and released at the Terrebonne General Medical Center.  the vessel was equipped with all required safety equipment.  One subject, a juvenile, did have a PFD on at the time.  The other PFDs were stowed. The vessel, LA9844FB, was equipped with a remote steering system and was equipped with an ignition safety system which was not used.  Neither alcohol or drugs are suspected in this incident.
Montegut