RedactedNarrative: At approximately 3:45 pm, Vessel 1 (LA-6350-FT - 18"CC Blue Wave w/115hp 4 stroke Suzuki) was being operated by its registered owner who was accompanied by 2 passengers. According to passenger statements/interviews the operator was intoxicated from multiple alcoholic beverages which they observed him consuming while driving. The vessel was being operated generally west in the Texaco Canal near Lafitte in Jefferson parish. 
  The passengers stated that the operator passed out behind the wheel and they could not reach the console before the vessel struck a set of pilings on its port bow. The vessel then ran aground on the left(southern) shoreline of the canal just prior to intersection of Barataria Waterway. Vessel 1 came to rest approximately 80 feet after running aground. When the vessel struck the pilings(s) one passenger was thrown forward hitting his head and/or back on the vertical portion of the forward fishing deck rendering the passenger unconscious. The unconscious passenger stated that the operator was still passed out when he regained consciousness after the boat had come to rest. An unrelated boater from another vessel observed the vessel in the marsh and rendered assistance (statement from subject attached to report). 
  The first 0911 call was made to Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office at 633 pm. Jefferson Parish LASERS Division Deputies were the first to respond. Operator (conscious at this point identified himself to the deputies as the driver/operator of the vessel. The victim was airlifted to West Jefferson Medical Center where he was treated for symptoms of concussion and was released the following morning. LDWF agents went to the accident scene to take photographs. JPSO deputies transported the operator and other passenger to the Lafitte Police station. Blood samples were taken from all occupants of Vessel 1. Blood evidence will be examined by LSP Crime Lab for intoxicants. The scene was photographed the night of the incident and the following day. All required safety equipment was found on board the vessel. 
  Based on the statements given by passengers, statements made by deputies on scene, and interview conducted by LDWF agents the night of the incident it appeared the operator was extremely intoxicated. The vessel is relatively new and appeared to be in working condition prior to the collision/grounding. Alcohol use i.e. intoxication appears to be the primary contributing factor to this incident. Excessive speed appears to be the secondary contributing factor. The tertiary contributing factor would be rules of the road(13). Subject struck pilings near the southern/left bank of the canal while traveling west (operator was not operating to the right of mid-channel).l