On 11/14/09, Officer 1 was notified of a boat incident which had occurred in St. Mary Parish. Dispatch advised that one subject was being transported to the Amelia Landing with injuries.  Upon my arrival to the landing Passenger 1 was already in route to Teche Regional. The operator, Operator 1, was still at  the landing as well as the other passengers. After speaking with Operator 1 and his passengers they advised that they were returning from tending fish lines when their vessel started to list to the port side.  Operator 1 said that he then attempted to slow down and turn starboard side. this caused the vessel to roll port side, ejecting all the occupants in the vessel and sink. The only person transported for medical attention was Passenger 1, however, he did not sustain any injuries. The other parties advised they had suffered no injuries either. Passenger 2, 4 yrs of age, was the only person wearing a PFD. Alcohol or drugs does not appear to be a factor in this incident. Operator 1 was cited for reckless operation of a watercraft.
Amelia                        