Reportedly on 8/5/12, operator of vessel one (1) was maneuvering his yacht into his slip when the operator of vessel two (2) collided with his vessel on the Blood River in Livingston Parish. Operator1 and Operator2 were traveling in opposite directions on the river. After the vessels passed, Operator1 attempted to back his vessel into the boat slip as Operator2 attempted to put his vessel in neutral, leave the wheel and drift, unknowingly leaving his vessel in reverse above idle speed. Operator2’s vessel ultimately collided with Operator1’s vessel after Operator1 was approximately ¼ ways inside the boat slip.
Operator1’s vessel is a 54.8’ fiberglass steered yacht. An Inspection concluded that he had 10X type I PFD’s, 6X type III PFD’s, and 4X type IV PFD’s. His vessel was equipped with the Halon system.
Operator2’s vessel is a 45’ wooden remote steering yacht. An inspection concluded that he had 11X type II PFD’s, 2X type III PFD’s, and 1X type IV PFD’s. His vessel was equipped with the ABC fire extinguisher.
Alcohol and drug use were not detected on the operator of vessel#1 (Operator1). Due to the fact that the operator of vessel #2 (Operator2) left the scene and was unable to be located until 3 days later, alcohol and drug tests could not be conducted.

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