On June 20, 2009 at approximately 4:30 p.m. vessel LA 5927 EP was traveling west in Amerada Canal in St. Martin Parish.  While traveling in Amerada Canal the vessel struck an underwater object which was a cement pipe approximately 18" in diameter.  Operator and his passenger were ejected from the vessel on the port side.  Both subjects were wearing their PFD's.  Operator was not wearing his kill switch lanyard.  The vessel then turned to starboard hitting the bank and trees.  Operator and passenger were picked up by a fisherman which brough both subjects to shore.  After arriving to shore Operator notified LDWF Enforcement.  Alcohol was not involved.  Operator had small and minor lacerations on face and hands.  He did not receive medical attention.  passenger had small lacerations on his hands.  He also had a severe laceration on his left and right shin.  On June 24, 2009 passenger received medical treatment for his injuries at a local hospital.  Vessel LA 5927 EP had severe damage to the botton starboard side of the vessel which was the intital point of impact with the submerged object.  The vessel also had a dent on the starboard and port bow, which was the second point of impact where it hit the bank and trees.
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