Single vessel collision involving a personal watercraft (PWC) and the walkway/dock of a boathouse. Vessel #1, a 10’ PWC, was headed upstream in the Amite River, near Port Vincent, when the recently repaired steering mechanism reportedly failed as Operator was attempting to make a U-turn. The PWC crashed into a suspended walkway adjacent to a boathouse.  Operator suffered notable injuries to his left hand and left leg. Operator’s wife came to the scene and transported him to St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Gonzales, La. where he received treatment for his injuries. 
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this incident. 
Operator was wearing an appropriate PFD at the time of the crash.
Notable damage was done to the dock. Photos will accompany the final report.

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