RedactedNarrative: On 5/12/18, a single boat accident occurred on the Amite River in Ascension Parish waters approximately one mile north of the Amite River/Diversion Canal Weir in which vessel LA-6608-GA,  struck a metal bulkhead located along the shoreline at a pipeline crossing.  As a result of this collision passenger was launched forward striking his upper torso against the now damaged bow resulting in severe internal injuries.  
  
  Both subjects were located by agents on patrol and transported to Hill Top Inn Marina where they were met by EMS personnel.  Occupant was pronounced dead at this location.  
  
  The vessel was found to be equipped with all of the required safety equipment including PFD’s. 
  Investigative findings concluded that both failure to maintain a proper lookout and alcohol to be significant contributing factors in this incidents occurrence.  (see narrative for details)
  
  As a result of the initial investigation on the night of the accident the vessels operator was arrested and booked into Ascension Parish Jail on the following charges:
  
  DWI- 1st Offense
  Reckless Operation
  Vehicular Homicide
  Preliminary autopsy reports indicate injuries sustained to be a lacerated liver and near completely lacerated esophagus with cause of death ruled as ‘Blunt Force Trauma’.