RedactedNarrative: On 01-01-2019, Operator1 operated LA-3268-FL. The vessel (Ves1) was a 19.5 ft. long fiberglass open vessel with remote steering. Operator1 wore a Type 5 PFD (auto-inflatable) and had his kill lanyard attached. 
  
  Operator2 operated FL-4726-JJ. The vessel (Ves2) is a 19 ft. long fiberglass open vessel with remote steering. Operator2 was wearing a Type 5 PFD (auto-inflatable) and had the kill lanyard attached. 
  
  Ves1 and Ves2 traveled south in Grand Caillou Bayou on step and side-by-side. Ves1 was on the left side and Ves2 was on the right. The vessels were traveling in excess of 50 MPH in a narrow body of water. At approximately 2:30 p.m., Ves1 made an abrupt right turn into the path of Ves2. Ves2 collided with and ramped Ves1. 
  
  After ramping Ves1, Ves2 struck a shrimp boat at dock (LA-2809-BE). The collision caused the operator of Ves2 to be ejected from his vessel. Witnesses pulled the operators to shore and notified EMS for treatment of injuries. Acadian Ambulance Services subsequently notified LDWF personel. EMS transported both men to Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center (Houma, LA) for treatment. Agents on scene gathered information and statements from witnesses. 
  
  Later, LDWF Agents met with Operator1. Operator1 answered questions regarding the incident and voluntarily submitted to blood draw to be tested for the presence of alcohol and narcotics. Meanwhile, other LDWF Agents seized both vessels for accident reconstruction purposes. Operator2 was later transported by Acadian Ambulance Services to University Hospital (New Orleans, LA) for advanced treatment. Vessels 1 and 2 were seized for accident reconstruction purposes, and were stored at the Region 6 Evidence Warehouse. Complete investigation is pending. No evidence has been discovered to suggest impairment to be a contributing factor in the incident.
  