RedactedNarrative: On January 9th, 2022, Vessel 1 (LA-3426-FP, 22’ Sea Fox fiberglass) was traveling east through Lake Borgne Surge Barrier.  Vessel 1 was operated in Bayou Bienvenue within Orleans Parish.  At approximately 8:00 AM, Vessel 1 was following two (2) other vessels through the surge barrier system.  
  
  Vessel 1 was operating on plane and attempted to pass the vessel ahead.  Vessel 1 became caught in the wake of the vessel and was pushed into the barrier system interior guard rail.  Upon striking the guard rail, Vessel 1 sustained substantial hull damage on the starboard in the form of a hull puncture and then ripping away of the starboard exterior hull above the water line.  
  
  Operator was able to back from the barrier system and sank in a nearby area of marsh grass and away from travel lanes.  The passenger on-board sustained four (4) broken ribs.  Required, wearable PFDs were on the vessel, but were not used during the incident.  No alcohol is suspected in this incident.
  