On 12/29/12 I , Sgt., was dispatched to a boat incident which had occurred in Old River, St. Martin Parish.  Upon my arrival operator Vessel #2, had been transported to Teche Medical in Morgan City.  The operator of vessel #1 was at the Belle River Public Landing. After speaking with Operator1 and his passenger, it was learned that Operator1 was traveling east favoring his left shore of the canal in a curve when he met with Operator2 who was traveling west favoring his right shore. When Operator2 noticed vessel #1 was traveling in his path he attempted to turn starboard to avoid the collision, but was not successful. Also when Operator1 noticed vessel #2 he pulled back on his throttle and attempted to stop.  Operator1's vessel then struck the port side of Operator2's vessel midways towards the stern. Operator2's vessel then sank and Operator2 was forced into the water.  He was then retrieved by Operator1 and transported back to the Belle River Public Landing.  Operator2 was later released with minor soreness and bruising.  No alcohol or drugs are involved in this incident.
Morgan City                   