RedactedNarrative: On may 17th 2020 ldwf enforcement sgt was notified of a single vessel incident with no injuries that had occurred at aproximately 1:45pm.  Deputy advised that the incident occurred off of thurguson canal just northof the intercoastal in the quintana oil field.  Sgt arrived on scene an observed a 20' bass boat which had ran aground.  
  
  After speaking with the sole occupant(operator) of the vessel it was learned that operator was operating his vessel when he crossed another vessel's wake and lost control.  He advised that he was not able to steer his vessel due to his remote steering failing and his vessel veered into the bank.  Sgt inspected the steering and found it to be faulty. 
  
  During said inspection sgt. Worked the steering wheel in both directions, the steering did not have any resistance and while turning the wheel the engine did not respond.  The vessel sustained significant damage upon impact with the wooded bank, however operator did not sustain any injuries. There did not seem to have any obvious damage to the steering system caused from the impact. Operator was wearing a pfd and kill switch lanyard at the time of the incident, no alcohol or drugs are suspected during this investigation.