RedactedNarrative: On, 12/25/18 while traveling along Bayou Chevreuil vessel 1 struck a downed tree. The vessel collision caused tree branches to strike the operator in the head/chest area. The striking of the tree to the operator caused lacerations and fractures to the operators skull. 
  
  Passengers took the helm of the vessel and returned the operator to safe harbor at the Highway 20 boat landing. He was transported to the Thibodaux General Hospital via ambulance. PFD use is unknown at this time. The vessel was equipped with remote steering. While speaking with operator, agents detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his person. Agents advised him of his rights related to chemical testing. He consented to a blood draw, results pending.  He tested negative for alcohol and drugs.