On November 30, 2013 at approximately 4:30 a.m., operator operating vessel LA7382BP with passenger were heading south on the Atchafalaya River on the Attakapas Wildlife Management Area.  As Operator approached their hunting area, he veered to get closer to the bank.  As he slowed his vessel he struck a tree sticking up out of the water.  The impact caused the vessel to take an upward direction, ejecting both occupants out of the vessel into the water.  Operator was wearing a PFD and was able to swim safely to shore.  Operator could not locate Occupant and went to seek help.  Occupant was later located on the shoreline, unconscious.  Occupant was later pronounced deceased by the Iberia Parish Coroner's office.  Investigation revealed Occupant had not been wearing a PFD. Operator provided a blood and urine sample.  Restricted vision due to fog was the primary cause.
Baldwin