RedactedNarrative: On April 21, 2015 at approximately 6:15 PM a vessel identified as LA5682ET, a Dixie made Slingshot with a 65 Suzuki, was traveling east bound in the Intra Coastal Waterway. The driver of the vessel lost control of the vessel and was ejected. He stated that he was new to the vessel, and was purchasing it from a friend. this was the first time the subject had the opportunity to test run the vessel. The subject stated that he was reducing speed to engage the vessel in a turn. His statement is that the vessel bit sharply to the right and threw him out. Verbal l statements from on lookers that observed the accident, confirm the statements. Operator further stated that the vessel was acting in an erratic fashion and that it would to act similar to a chine walk even at a reduced speed. It would hop and dig from one side to the other. Once he was ejected, and because no kill lanyard was attached at the time of the accident, the vessel continued on a path that put the propeller in contact with Operator's right inner leg just below the kneecap. A single strike appears to have occurred and the laceration looked approximately 4-6 inches in length and approximately 1/2 inches deep. The subject was transported to Terrebonne General Medical Center for medical attention. No other injuries were present at the time of the interview. The subject was questioned as to his sobriety and he indicated that he had not had any alcohol or illegal substances. The subject did not show any obvious signs of impairment at the time of the interview. Operator indicated that there were PFDs on board the vessel, but that he did not have one on at the time of the accident. At the time of this report the vessel was still overturned, but secured to the side of ICWW. Recovery efforts of the vessel are to occur on the 22nd of April by the subject's family. 
   