Operator was operating LA vessel 3417-FY on the Red River in Bossier Parish.  Operator was traveling south on the river, just south of the Teague Boat Launch. A passenger was sitting on the bow of the vessel, outside the rail, with his feet hanging in the water.  While Operator was not watching, his vessel hit a wave which knocked Passenger into the water.  The vessel then ran over Passenger and the propeller of the motor struck Passenger's left leg causing a severe laceration.  Passenger was taken to LSU Hospital for treatment for his injury.  Passenger was released from the hospital several days later and is expected to make a full recovery.  Operator's vessel was equipped with an adequate number of type 3 PFD's for the number of people on board, but they were not in use at the time of the incident.  Alcohol was not suspected, but a blood sample was taken and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory.  No ethyl alcohol wa detected.  (See LSP Crime Labaratory Report.)
Bossier City                  