RedactedNarrative: Vessel was cruising at a moderate rate of speed and struck a bridge on the forward port side of the vessel.
  
  Operator explained the accident as follows. Operator was at the helm with his daughter sitting in the passenger seat next to him. He was going east under the Navy Blvd. bridge in Bayou Grande headed to the Pensacola Bay at approximately 20 knots. As he was going under the bridge the vessel made a sharp turn to the left. Operator stated that he tried to correct the steering but the steering wheel would not turn. The vessel struck an angled piling mid bridge and bounced off without further incident. Due to the impact, the vessel quit running and was dead in the water. A bystander helped the Operator's back to shore and secured the vessel. EMS responded to the location but the Operator's refused their care.
  
  After interviewing both subjects I headed to Navy Point boat ramp. Officer was with the vessel at Navy Point boat ramp when arrived. We did a systems check and found the steering to be inoperative. The steering wheel would not turn. The lower unit was in a down and straight position. It appeared that the torque generated from the clockwise rotation of the propeller caused the vessel to turn to the left striking the piling.  Operator received a broken nose, occupant received minor contusion on head, laceration to foot.; Occupant was treated at the emergency room for a head contusion and lacerations on her right foot.; OPERATOR: At intial impact the operator struck the steering wheel, windshield and dash. He refused EMS on scene and was driven to the Baptist Hospital by a family member. He was treated at the emergency room for a broken nose.
   