RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 (V1) is described as a white and purple 17' Bayliner.  V1 is powered by an inboard/outboard motor with remote steering.  V1 has a registration number of LA 6807 FT.  V1 had five (5) people on board.  
  
       V1 was tied alongside another vessel on the Calcasieu River.  V1 untied from the other vessel and was operated to where V1 was facing south. An occupant from V1 went into the water.    The occupant from V1 was struck with the propeller of V1 and her right leg received jagged lacerations, avulsions, and broken bones from the propeller strike.  
  
       Agents arrested the operator of the vessel for driving while intoxicated (2nd offense),  1st degree vehicular negligent injury, and reckless operation of a vessel. The operator submitted to a breath test, which indicated a BAC of .149g%.   A warrant was obtained and a blood sample was collected.  The blood sample is pending.
  
       The type of incident is struck by propeller.  PFD's were not used.  The contributing factors alcohol use, passenger behavior, operator inattention and reckless operation.
  
       
  