On the above date and time, operator collided with a steel 10 x 6 pontoon.  Upon collision, passenger was ejected and knocked unconscious as he entered the water.  Operator then pulled victim back aboard the vessel (LA 1335FU) and began looking for help.  The 18 foot Stratos (LA 1335FU) was equipped with remote steering, no PFD's were being worn and the operator was wearing an engine killswitch.  Neither alcohol nor drugs are suspected to play a factor in the involvement of the accident.  Weather and water conditions are as follows:  Little to no wind, calm water light rain/sleet, water temperature was approximately 45 degrees.  Blood test is currently pending.
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