Based on interviews it is likely that the following events occurred on 8/7/10 at approx 6:30-6:45 p.m. Operator reports that he was operating a personal watercraft. He was alone. He was reportedly wearing a proper flotation device and his safety lanyard was reportedly used properly. Operator was travelling at a notable rate of speed and conducted a maneuver that resulted in his face striking the handlebars of the pwc. It is believed that his left leg struck the handlebars also as he was catapulted over the handlebars and ejected from the pwc. He suffered a notable laceration through his lip that required four sutures to close. His left leg, just below the knee was badly bruised. A brace and crutches were later provided to him for his injury. Agents conducted field sobriety tests on Operator and Operator performed poorly. Operator was arrested for driving while intoxicated (vessel) and reckless operation of a watercraft. Operator was transported to st. Elizabeth's hospital in gonzales, la. At the hospital Operator consented to having a blood sample taken for analysis. The results of that blood test indicate that Operator's blood alcohol content was 0.14g%. Upon release from the hospital Operator was booked into the livingston parish jail for 3rd offense d.w.i. and reckless operation of a watercraft.
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