On may 15th, 2010 agents of the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries, division of law enforcement were dispatched to a two (2) vessel accident with injuries on the pearl river navigational canal between locks one (1) and two (2) in the community of sixth ward, north of pearl river, louisiana. Upon arrival sgt. learned from deputies on scene that a personal watercraft occupied by two (2) subjects had been ran over by another vessel occupied by three (3) subjects. Deputies also stated that a third (3rd) personal watercraft, operated by a single white male was with the aforementioned vessels; however it was not involved in the accident. During the course of the investigation it was learned that vessel #1, a 2000 bombardier jet ski was riding within close proximity of vessel #2, a 1979, 20' cobia, open motor vessel. Operator1, according to witnesses, intentionally sprayed Operator2 and his passengers with water which temporarily blinded Operator2, which resulted in Operator1 and his passenger being ran over by Operator2's vessel which resulted in moderate injuries to both Operator1 and his female passenger. As a result of the investigation it was determined that due to Operator1's actions he was responsible for the accident, therefore he was cited in accordance with lrs 34:851.5 "reckless operation". During the course of the investigation, it was determined that all parties listed above were in full compliance with all safety regulations and alcohol was not a contributing factor in this accident.
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