RedactedNarrative: On July 13, 2018 at approximately 1pm Operator2 was operating his remotely steered open motorboat (LA 4092GE) in a South West direction in Little Bayou Pigeon.  Operator2 had one passenger on board.  Both occupants were wearing USCG approved PFDs.  No evidence of drug/alcohol use was exhibited with either occupant.  
  
  As they approached an area with several intersecting canal/bayous, a second tiller steered vessel (LA 4644FD) along with his passenger exited a small bayou into Little Bayou Pigeon.  Upon inspecting Operator1s vessel, no PFDs were observed and both occupants stated that they were not wearing them.  It is believed that Operator1 was wearing a kill lanyard.  Occupant also admitted to both herself and Operator1 consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the incident. 
  
  Operator1 exited the bayou just as Operator2 approached.  Operator2 corrected to the starboard and Operator1 corrected to the port.  The vessels then collided.  The bow of Operator2's vessel impacted the bow starboard area of Operator1s's vessel.  Operator1 suffered a head injury and occupant suffered some bruises.  
  
  It is believed that contributing factors may be excessive speed by Operator2 and Operator1 not following "Rules of the Road" numbers 7, 10, and 13.  Also it is believed that Operator1 was not paying attention and operating his vessel in a reckless manner.
  