Vessel #1- 2002 Kawasaki, 9.5’, Ultra 250 Personal Watercraft(PWC), registration # KY-0554-BR
Vessel #2- 205 Triton, 22’ Enforcer, registration # LA-1874-PU
Information gathered from witnesses and operators indicates the following events are likely to have occurred:
On May 6th, 2012 at approximately 7:40pm the operator of vessel # 1 was traveling downstream in the Amite River. His estimated speed was reported as being approximately 50-60mph. He was reportedly traveling to the left of center in violation of statute. His course did not alter and he did not slow his vessel as he approached vessel #2. Vessel #2 was headed upstream at an estimated speed of approximately 30mph. As it became apparent that a collision might be imminent the operator of vessel #2 slowed his vessel and turned to starboard. The bow/port portion of vessel #1 struck the port side of vessel #2. As a result of the collision vessel #1 was heavily damaged. The operator was ejected and suffered a broken leg. Vessel #2 suffered minor damage. The operator was not injured in any way. Both operators were wearing appropriate flotation devices at the time of the incident.
After the collision Operator2 turned his vessel around and retrieved Operator1 from the water with help from witness. Operator1 was transported to a local hospital where he received appropriate treatment. At about 10:35pm that evening, a blood sample was collected from Operator1, for subsequent analysis by the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. The results of that test indicated that blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.21g%. Operator2 submitted to an examination of his breath via an Intoxilyzer 5000. A Louisiana State Trooper conducted the test. The results of that test indicated that Operator2 BAC was 0.00g%.
Statements were rendered by witnesses and are attached. Photographs were made using a digital camera. Those photos were later transferred, unaltered, to a compact disc, which is forwarded with the original copy of this report. PFD’s were properly used. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this incident. Fire extinguishers were not used.

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