Operator1 was traveling in a northernly direction, heading out to Lake Borgne in Shell Beach Bayou, in vessel LA 3219 FC.  Operator2 was traveling in a Southernly direction heading in from Lake Borgne in Shell Beach Bayou in Vessel LA 3899 FB. Both vessels were operating at planning speed and met in a head on situation in a turn in the bayou.  The preliminary investigations shows that Operator1 made a hard turn to port causing a collision with the vessel2. Operator2 received severe injuries and a passenger on his vessel received fatal injuries.  PFDs were present but not worn and alcohol was not a factor.  Both vessels were seized by LDWF and taken to a secure storage yard in Chalmette, LA.
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