On september 14, 2013, subjects were fishing on the neches river in orange county under the rainbow bridge.  At approximately 2:30pm, they decided to move locations and try fishing upriver around the gulf states outfall canal.  With operator driving the boat, an 18 foot g3 with a 75 horsepower yamaha outboard motor, they made their way towards the new fishing location.  According to operator, there was a blue cooler on the bow of the boat that was blocking his view of what was in front of his boat.  This is when he struck a red, day channel marker on the neches river, approximately one mile west of the rainbow bridge.  Due to the considerable damage done to the aluminum boat, operator was traveling at planning speed when he struck the channel marker.  It is due to the obstructed view by the ice chest and a failure to post a proper lookout that this accident occurred.  occupant was injured when he struck the boat upon impact.
PORT ARTHUR