RedactedNarrative: A two-vessel collision resulting in several significant injuries and a fatality occurred upon Bayou Des Allemands, St. Charles Parish.  At the time of the incident, Vessel 1, a 2010 Aluminum Xpress w/ remote steering, was on plane with no passengers on board heading south in the bayou.  
  
  Vessel 2, a 2001 Kenner w/ remote steering, was on plane with an operator and 5 passengers on board, heading northbound.  At approximately 9:26 PM, while on planning speed, Vessel 1 collided with Vessel 2 on its starboard side, ejecting 3 passengers from Vessel 2 into the water.  No passengers were wearing PFDs. 
  
   The collision resulted in 6 persons with bodily injuries, including the operator of Vessel 1 (5 Requiring additional medical treatment / 1 deceased).  On July 7th, one of the passengers from Vessel 2 had succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at University Medical Center.
  
       Multiple, opened alcoholic beverage containers were found inside involved vessels.  Volunteer fire department personnel stated upon contact, they believed the operator of Vessel 1 to be impaired.  PFDs upon both vessels were observed by agents but were not worn by operators nor passengers.  Alcohol has been determined a primary contributing factor and a criminal investigation is ongoing.  Both Operators consented to blood draws at designated medical centers. Toxicology results from LSP Crime Lab depict a .11g/% of alcohol concentration by blood in Vessel 1 Operator sample. Charges including vehicular homicide and vehicular negligent injuring are being brought before the St.Charles DA on the Operator of Vessel 1.
  
       Evidence suggests that Vessel 1 conducted an improper port-side turn to avoid collision and failed to display proper, required navigation lights prior to the incident.  Several Louisiana Rules of the Road for Watercraft violations have been identified throughout subsequent investigation. In addition, Vessel 2 passengers may have obstructed center console bow lights prior to impact. Searches for both Vessel 2 and 2 Electronic Monitoring Units and navigation systems have been conducted.