RedactedNarrative: Between the times of 1am and 5am on May 20, 2020, Operator was operating a vessel (TX 1508 BH) at the intersection of Natalbany River and Tickfaw River. Operator was attempting to turn North onto Tickfaw River off of Natalbany River. She failed to complete the turn and traveled across the Tickfaw River and struck the West bank of the Tickfaw River. 
  
  The starboard bow portion of the vessel collided with a tree on the West bank. Both occupants were ejected from the vessel. 
  
  A passenger was able to get back into the partially submerged vessel but Operator was unable to get back into the vessel due to a compound fracture on the lower portion of her left leg. The two subjects were discovered around 6am by a passing vessel and all authorities were notified. Operator was transported to North Oaks Hospital by Acadian Ambulance. Occupant was checked out by EMS and released. Upon speaking to Operator she stated that it was hazy and she didn't see the trees until it was too late. The vessel is equipped with remote steering, PFD's were not used, kill switch was not used, and Operator admitted to consuming alcohol, smoking marijuana, and consuming pain pills (lorcet) prior to the accident. A blood sample was obtained from Operator at North Oaks Hospital and will be turned over to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. The vessel was rated for a 70HP engine and was overpowered with a 85HP engine. The vessel has an expired registration, had never been changed into Operator's name, and the HIN number had been removed from the vessel.
  