On Sunday, February 19, 2012, at approximately 1730 hrs. while heading back towards the Lockport boat launch in a 15'8" mud boat bearing LA9642FC, the operator hit a fixed object in the water on the southside of Company Canal. Operator stated that when he hit the object all 3 passengers including himself were thrown overboard into the water.  None of the subjects on board the vessel were wearing PFDs. The vessel was equipped with two type 11 and two type 111 PFDs. Operator stated that he was traveling approximately 20 mph when he struck the object. The vessel is steered by remote steering with a rudder.  Operator stated that he had been drinking 12 oz. bottles  Budweiser Select from 9am till 4pm. Agents conducted SFST at Lockport Police Department at approximately 1845 hrs.  then transported Operator to nearest Intoxilizer 5000 at Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office.  Operator gave a valid sample through the Intoxilizer 5000 at 2007 hrs. and had a BAC of .197 grams%.  Alcohol was a factor in the incident.
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