On June 6th, 2013 Victim was being pulled on a tube on Bushley Bayou in Catahoula Parish.  Operator made a left hand turn with his boat, causing Victim's tube to swing wide right and strike a stump.  The collision caused Victim's right femur to break.  He also suffered a large laceration to his left foot.  Operator called 911, EMS arrived at the boat landing and transported Victim to Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria, LA.  Victim had surgery the next day to place a pin in his broken leg.  According to statements made by Victim, he was wearing his PFD.  According to a statement made by Operator, he was also wearing his PFD and had his kill switch attached to his PFD.  Occupant was also in the boat at the time of the accident.  She stated that she did not have her PFD on, but there were about 6 PFD's inside the boat.  All three subjects stated they did not drink alcohol.  I went and looked at the boat, which was now parked in Victim's yard, and did not find any evidence of alcohol use.  Due to the findings of the investigation Operator was charged with Reckless Operation.
Jonesville