RedactedNarrative: On July 12, 2020, at approximately 1:49am, a single vessel boat accident occurred on the Amite River Diversion Canal in Livingston Parish resulting in one significant injury. Based on all available information and evidence to date, investigators concluded that Operator 1 was operating vessel 1 as it traveled downstream in the canal at approximately 50 plus MPH with 5 other passengers onboard. As the vessel traversed the waterway Operator 1 unknowingly allowed the vessel to drift dangerously close to the shoreline. 
  
  The vessel ultimately struck a fallen/partially submerged tree along the shoreline causing the vessel to ramp in an upward direction and into an overhanging limb protruding from the partially fallen/submerged tree. The tree limb broke through the vessel's windshield and struck Operator 1 in the face, knocking him to the floor and causing him significant injury to the head and facial area. 
  
  As he fell to the floor he was able to pull back on the vessel's throttle, bringing the vessel to a stop. No other injuries were reported. Investigators concluded that Operator 1 was derelict in his duties as the vessel operator by operating his vessel in an impaired state and allowing his vessel to drift so close to the shoreline as to place himself, his passengers, and his vessel dangerously in peril. Note: subsequent blood test indicated that Operator 1 had a blood alcohol content of .13g%. Investigators cited the following as contributing factors which led to this incident's occurrence: 1) inattention, 2) alcohol use and 3) fail to maintain proper lookout. Operator 1 was subsequently issued citations for Operate Vessel w/ Intoxicated, Reckless operation and Vehicular negligent injury.