On April 13, 2013 at approximately 2:30pm operator, Operator and passenger were travelling east in the Williams Canal.  As operator  neared a bend in the canal, passenger advised Operator of the hard turn and pylons to go around.  As they approached the pylons, Operator lost control of the vessel and collided into a cypress tree.  Neither of the occupants had been drinking or under the influence of a stupifying substance.  PFD's were in the boat and fitted properly.  The vessel was equipped with remote steering.  Collective and investigative evidence indicates that Operator was driving too fast for the conditions and was unable to maintain control of the vessel.
Plaquemine