According to witnessess on May 29, 2011 at approximately 11:45 p.m. vessel 1, a 24' Fisher party barge (LA1309FG) and vessel 2, a 18' Express boat (LA3330FH) were involved in a boating incident.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on its port side of the stern.  The passengers on vessel 1 sustained no injuries.  Vessel 2 had 3 passengers of which one was ejected.  He went to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital where he was checked out and relased with no injuries.  The operator and third passenger on board vessel 2 also sustained no injuries.  Vessel 2 sustained damage to the starboard side of the hull and a chip on the skeg of the motor.  There was no involvement of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident.
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