RedactedNarrative: Agents received a call from the Cameron Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) about a grounded vessel on the Sabine River.  Agent went to the scene and observed a 19' Hydrasport, center console, vessel well up on the bank.  The operator of the incident was not at the incident location.  The vessel appeared to be traveling south in the river when it struck the bank and traveled 54' onto the bank before coming to final rest.  There was blood on the floor of the vessel.  CPSO then called agent and advised that they had made contact with the operator.  
  
  Operator stated that the incident occurred a little before midnight, and that another vessel transported him and his wife to the boat launch at Sabine Pass.  He further stated that he then took his wife to the hospital where she received seven (7) stitches to her head.  Agent met with Operator on 07/23/2018.  Operator indicated he was traveling on the left side of the channel when he encountered a vessel, with no lights traveling towards him.  Operator stated that he then moved further left in the channel while the other vessel passed him.  Operator stated that he was too far left and ran aground.  PFD's were present, but not worn.  Operator stated that he had consumed two (2) alcoholic drinks prior to the incident.  Operator was charged with Careless Operation of a watercraft.   Operator stated that he had attempted to contact the Port Arthur Police Department immediately after the incident.  Agents were unable to confirm this.  Operator was mailed, certified mail, a citation for 34:851.10(B) for failure to file official boating incident report with LDWF (immediate notification).