According to witnesses on May 16, 2009 at approximately 9:00 p.m. vessel 1, a 19' Chaparral boat (LA 1297EN) operated by operatorA was heading East in the Lake of False River on the northerly end of the river and vessel 2, a 18 1/2 Fourwinns boat (LA 9126FP) operated by operatorB was heading west toward the southerly end of the lake.  At this time a collision between the two vessels occurred.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on its starboard side of the bow and proceeded to go over the top of it from the starboard front side through to the port midship side where it exited.  Vessel 1 had 4 occupants on board including the driver. Two occupants were transported to the Pointe Coupee General Hospital, one was released with moderate injuries and the other was in critical condition with severe head injuries.  Vessel 2 had 4 occupants on board.  Three of the four were fatally ejected from the vessel.  One passenger was not ejected and had no injuries.  After impact the occupants of vessel 1 donned PFD's and the survivor of vessel 2 grabbed two PFD's and a whistle as the vessel he was in began to sink.  Alcohol beverage containers were found on both vessels.  Wildlife Agents met the operator of vessel 1 at the hospital and advised him of his rights concerning a chemical test.  operatorA refused to submit to the blood test, however due to the fatalities and injuries agents were able to obtain a blood sample.  The sample was sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab.
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