At approximately 7:30 a.m. Operator was travelling southbound in Bayou Sorrel when he went through a curve and hit the wake of a northbound vessel causing him to lose control and run his vessel agraound colliding with a fixed object (tree).  Operator had minor injuries to his leg.  Alcohol and drugs are not suspected and Operator was wearing a properly fitted and serviceable personal flotation device.  A kill switch lanyard was equipped and properly used.
Plaquemine                    