RedactedNarrative: Operator stated he was the sole occupant and operator of sport fishing vessel La 6566 BM, an active ranger bass boat. While underway, approximately 35 mph, and navigating westward toward highway 20 in the Vacherie Canal, subject's vessel struck a submerged object torqueing motor and causing vessel to steer to starboard. Vessel then ramped a cypress knee while simultaneously rubbing along a cypress tree along port side of vessel and landed on North bank of canal, approximately 5-8 yards from edge of water. Subject stated that when boat made landing on bank, his face struck the steering wheel, lacerating his chin and his thigh struck console causing bruising. Subject stated he was wearing pfd at time of incident but not kill switch lanyard. Subject gathered some belongs and called for assistance. Subject was brought to Thibodeaux General and received aid for the laceration to face and was then checked for possible head/neck injuries. Alcohol is not considered to be a contributing factor at this time.