RedactedNarrative: On November 9,  2019 at approximately 7:45 P.M., Operator1 was operating LA 2595 FS with three (3) passengers.  They were traveling west along the north bank of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) when the vessel collided with a large iron pipe.  
  
  The pipe is located against the bank in vertical position.  The vessel's starboard side collided with the pipe even with the center console.  The three (3) passengers were all seated forward of the center console.  All three (3) passengers were ejected from the vessel.  Operator1 was seated behind the center console prior to impact.  After impact, Operator1 was pinned between the 35 HP Gatortail outboard motor and the floor of the vessel.  
  
  Operator1 lost consciousness for a short period of time.  The three (3) passengers that were ejected did not sustain any reportable injuries and were interviewed that evening.  All three (3) gave written statements.  Operator1 was transported to Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette.  On November 10, 2019, Operator1's wife advised that he sustained the following injuries:  Seven (7) fractured ribs, collapsed lung, laceration on the head, laceration on the liver and a small tear on his aortic valve.  
  
       At 3:30 P.M. on November 10, 2019, Operator1 remains in ICU.  I interviewed him at his home on 11/27/2019 and received a written statement from him.  With therapy, Operator1 is expected to make a full recovery.  PFD's were present but were not used.  The vessel has remote steering.    Possible citations pending.
  