On November 9, 2013 LA Dept WLf Agents were on patrol in an area known as Bayou Lache.  Agents were notified by Lt. that a boating incident involving two vessels had occurred in Bayou Terrebonne near a boat launch.  the location of the incident was at N29'27.434' W90'33812'.  Agents proceeded to the location and made contact with the operators involved.  Vessel 1, LA2500FW, is described as an 18ft. Kingfisher powered by a 150HP Yamaha with remote steering. Vessel 2, LA1086GA, is described as a 16 ft. Allweld powered by a 0hp Mercury with remote steering. 

Based on damage to vessels and interviews, vessel 1 was leaving the boat launch at idle. Vessel 1 was approximately in the middle of the bayou heading south at idle speed.  Vessel 2 was traveling north in the middle of the bayou at approximately 20-25mph.  Vessel 2's bow struck the bow of vessel 1 near the boat launch. The collision caused V2 occupant to be ejected out of vessel 2 and landing on the bow of vessel 1.  V2 occupant was transported to Terrebonne General Hospital.  V2 occupant's injury is described as brush burn/bruising to his lower back.  V2 occupant2 was ejected into the water.  V2 occupant2 did not inform agents of any injury.  Operator2's momentum pushed him into the console, which caused the console to detach from the vessel floor and tilted forward.  Operator2 did not inform agents of any injury.  the subjects from both vessels were not wearing PFD's When questioned by Agent, Operator2 advised that he was looking at the boat ramp to see if anyone was launching and when he saw the other boat it was too late.  Operator2 also advised that the pirogues stacked up in the vessel may have been a blind spot.  V1 occupants both advised they were idling from the boat launch and started heading south when the incident occurred.  Operator1 advised he has a replaced hip that was bothering him but did not want medical attention. The contributing factors of the incident would be based on Operator2's operator inattention, no proper lookout, and careless operation.  Be advised the above area is a parish no wake zone.  Alcohol was not a contributing factor.  the type of incident is collision with vessel. Charges were issued for careless operation and fail to comply with no wake zoneto Operator2.
Montegut