On 9/17/11 at approximately 8:32 pm., Agents were notified by Baton Rouge Dispatch of a boating accident which occurred in Grand isle.  Agents proceeded to the scene. Agent then interviewed Operator, who had been driving his vessel, LA1575AJ, through the jetties located on the bay side of Grand Isle. Operator stated that he was traveling at approximately 30 mph when he looked backward at a vessel following him and temporarily lost his orientation, which caused him to run the boat upon the rock jetties. 
Operator and his passenger were ejected from their vessel onto the rock jetties. Both subjects were wearing their PFDs, all navigational lights were on, and Operator was wearing his kill lanyard, which was attached to his tiller steering motor.  Occupant received severe lacerations to his leg, head, and elbow, requiring him to be transported to the Lady of the Sea Hospital for treatment. Operator only received minor scratches to his leg. 
Agent interviewed both subjects, and determined that there was no evidence of any alcohol nor drug use. Agents then photographed Operator's vessel, which sustained severe damage to the hull. aagnet asked Operator for his boat registration, which was registered to someone else along with a bill of sale for the vessel, which was dated 2/19/11. agent advised Operator that he only had 45 days after the bill of sale to register the vessel in his name.  Agent issued Operator a citation for reckless operation of a watercraft for violating #16 of the Rulels f the Road (all vessels shall be operated at reasonalbe speed for given conditions and situations and must be under the complete control of the operator at all times. ) Agent also issued Operator a citation for failure to change ownership of registration (45 days).

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