RedactedNarrative: On May 15, 2021, at approximately 5:20 pm, Operator was operating his vessel on a oxbow lake just off  the Red River in Bossier Parish.  Operator left the Red River South Marina, with 5 other passengers, and idled through the "no wake zone".  Once outside the no wake zone, he sped up and got the vessel on plane.  After that, his hat blew off his head and he did make a sudden and sharp turn to the port (left) side.  
  
  The force and dynamics of that turn did cause (occupant) to be ejected from her seat to the floor of the vessel.  She was thrown against Operator and her left knee struck some object and she suffered a severe cut that needed medical treatment.  Operator immediately returned to the marina and did transport occupant to the nearest medical facility.  She did require emergency medical treatment and 5 stitches to her knee.
       The boat incident was not reported to LDWF/Enforcement until June 29, 2021, and agents received the report on July 1, 2021.  After gathering all witnesses statements and inspecting the vessel involved, Operator was cited for the following violations...
       1.  34:851.4      Careless Operation.  Violation of "Rules of the Road for Vessels" #16.
       2.  34:851.10B   Fail to File Official Boat Incident Report w/DWF.
       3.  34:851.36     Fail to Comply w/Boaters Education Requirements.
  
  Rules of the Road for Vessels #16 states "All vessels shall be operated at reasonable speeds for given conditions and situations and must be under the control of the operator at all times".
  
  Operator was cooperative and compliant during the entire process.  All the passengers statements are attached to this report. PFD's not used. Alcohol or drugs not a factor.