Subject was opearting vessel traveling south on Calcasieu River.  Subject tried to turn to port, and the vessel would not turn.  The vessel struck several trees on the bank and ended up on the bank.  Subject had minor abrasions, lacerations and contusions to the right side of his face and to his right arm.  Subject stated he was not wearing personal flotation device at the time of the incident, and that he was wearing safety cut off lanyard at the time of the incident.  Subject was brought to Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles for injuries he sustained, but was released before agents were able to get to the hospital.  Subject left hospital, refusing x-rays for possible broken bones, went to local convenience store and purchased alcohol.  Agents met up with operator after he admittedly already consumed 7-8 alcoholic bevereages.  No tests for impairement were administered

        Citation D 515784 was issued to Operator1 for Reckless Operation of Watercraft,  Boat FL 6034 NJ.


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