Vessel #1, La5791fM was traveling in Bayou Blue located in Lafourche Parish. the operator was having motor troubles and was working on the carburetor while the vessel was underway. There were 3 other passengers aboard the vessel. Operator was looking at the motor when the vessel veered off course and struck a piling. One of the passengers was ejected from the vessel. Operator along with the other 2 occupants, removed victim from the water. The vessel started heading to Beson's Boat launch when harbor police located the vessel and transported the subjects to Beson's. Operator, and two ocupants were transported to Our Lady of the Sea Hospital. Third occupant was transported to Terrebonne General Hospital. Operator sustained a fractured left scapula and a laceration on the left knee, one occupant sustained a minor injury to  t he right leg and right side of rib cage. Another occupant sustained a minor injury to the left leg and lower back.  Third occupant sustained injuries to his lungs and is listed incritical condition. Third occupant was the only subject wearing a PFD.  The vessel had three PFDs aboard, but only two were Coast Guard approved. During the investigation, it was learned that all subjects had been consuming alcohol. Sr. Agent conducted Horizontal Gaze and Nystagmus on Operator. At this time, operatorwas read his rights relating to a chemical test.Operator gave consent and blood was drawn.  DWI charges pending lab results.
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