RedactedNarrative: Vessel one (1) TX 3614 AP (19' Express with 150 HP Yamaha/remote steering) was being operated and had five (5) passengers (one (1) adult, four (4) juveniles) on board.  Vessel one (1) was on plane, left of mid channel heading north on Old River in a "No Wake Zone" towing three (3) additional juveniles on an inner tube.  
  
  Vessel one (1) made a sharp turn to starboard  in a narrow channel causing the juveniles to be ejected from the inner tube.  Two (2) of the minors struck a tree causing serious injuries.  Both juveniles were transported to local hospitals for their injuries.  
  
  One (1) of the minors died as a result of his injuries; he suffered head trauma from impacting the tree.  The other juvenile sustained a broken wrist, broken arm, and a broken leg.  
  
  Upon making contact with the operator, agents observed him to have bloodshot, glassy eyes and a confused look.  Agents read the operator his rights per Miranda.  The operator admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the incident.  The operator performed poorly on the SFST'S and was subsequently arrested.    The operator was then transported to Vinton PD and submitted a breath sample of .088g%.  The operator was then transported to Cal Cam Hospital where he voluntarily submitted blood samples to test for toxicology.  The blood samples were sent to  Southwest Louisiana Crime Lab in Lake Charles for testing.   The operator was then transported to the Calcasieu Correctional Facility and booked into jail.  PFD's were on board and being used by the juveniles on board and being towed.  The type of incident is skier mishap.  The contributing factors in this incident are alcohol use; reckless operation, excessive speed and sharp turn.    Operating Vessel while intoxicated (Child endangerment, 14:32.1- Vehicular homicide, 14:39.1- Vehicular negligent injury.  - 34:851.11 Overloading of motorboat, - 14:99 reckless operation of a watercraft.   34:851.27 C  Violate no Wake zone.
  