RedactedNarrative: On 9/26/2015 at approximately 1:00am Operator was operating vessel MI 6219 BW on Lake Concordia which is located in Concordia Parish. He was travelling towards the north end of the lake when he made a U-Turn and began heading back to the Sportsmans Lodge. He was using his gps to run his trackline back to the lodge when he stated he looked up and saw the pier. He struck the pier ramping over the deck and striking the boat house with the bow of his vessel. There was significant damage to both the vessel and the pier. Operator then walked to the road and called his girlfriend to come get him. A resident that lives down the lake heard the accident and called 911. We located Operator at the Sportsmans lodge after locating the vessel. After investigation Operator was charged with DWI and reckless operation of a watercraft. The vessel was adequately equipped with PFD's. The vessel was equipped with a cutoff lanyard but was not used. The vessel was powered remotely by a Yamaha 150. The contributing factors to this accident were alcohol use, operator inattention, no proper lookout, restricted vision and reckless operation. EMS was contacted and came to the location and evaluated Operator but he refused further treatment.
   