RedactedNarrative: Two people were on their way back to the Whiskey Bay landing from fishing.  They were traveling west in the Work Canal.  Operator (driver) looked back at his motor for a few seconds and when he turned back to the front he saw that his vessel (LA3982EL) had veered north towards the Interstate pilings.  He attempted to correct his course by turning hard port.  The vessel did not connect in time and struck the concrete piling on the starboard side of the vessel right behind the throttle.  The impact threw both occupants out of the vessel.  Operator was able to swim to shore but occupant was not able.  Operator waited for his vessel to drift to the shore and was unable to start it.  A good Samaritan picked Operator and brought him to the landing where he was able to call 911.  No alcohol was found in the vessel and PFD's were in the vessel but not used.
   
  