On 3/18/11 (operator1), his wife and two grandchildren were in boat (LA-4713-FE) headed down stream on Saline Bayou.  Operator1 states all four were wearing type III PFD's.  Operator2 was by himself in boat (LA-7665-EW) and heading up stream on Saline Bayou.

Operator2 was wearing a type III PFD.  The two boats met near an area commonly called "Hickory Cutoff" in a head-on situation.  Attempts by both operators were unsuccessful in preventing a collision.  Operator2 was ejected from the boat as a result of the collision. OPerator2's body was later recovered and he was pronounced dead by Rapides Parish Coroner's office.  There were no injuries to anyone from the boat1.  Drug and alcohol test are pending on both operators.
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