RedactedNarrative: On the night of 5-19-2017, agents responded to a reported 2 vessel boat accident on Black Lake Bayou in Livingston Parish. Upon arrival agents observed a capsized, sunken vessel (LA-9736-FK) and a larger nearby pontoon vessel (LA-7171-FW). Agents were informed that a collision had occurred between the 2 vessels resulting in no injuries. Agents began an investigation into the incidents occurrence and determined the following had occurred. 
  Vessel LA-9736-FK (v1) was traveling downstream with one additional passenger in Black Lake Bayou without functioning night time navigation lights. As a result the operator of vessel LA-7171-FW (v2) was unaware of the vessels presence resulting in the collision. As a result of the collision Operator1’s vessel was capsized and sank.
  There were no injuries as a result of this incident. Based on all evidence and witness statements to date agents determined contributing factors that lead to this incidents occurrence were: #1 Lack of Navigation Lights and #2 Alcohol use. Both vessels were found to be in possession of all the required safety equipment including PFD’s. 
  NOTE: Operator1 was subsequently issued citations for: LRS:34:851.24B- No Running Lights, 14:99-Reckless Operation and 14:98- Operate Vessel w/ intoxicated.
  