RedactedNarrative: On 1-26-19, Operator1 was traveling southwest in Bayou Bienvenue with one passenger, having just passed through the Bayou Bienvenue flood gate. Operator1 was operating a 20' Gambler bass boat(LA 5071 FL). 
  
  At the same time Operator2 was traveling in the same direction in Bayou Bienvenue with one passenger, approximately 50 yards behind Operator1 when he passed through the flood gate. Operator2 was operating a 20' Gambler bass boat (LA 9899 EV). 
  
  At approximately 2:25PM Operator1 decided to make a turn to his port side into a cut off of Bayou Bienvenue, the entrance of which is approximately 480 yards from the flood gates. At this time, he was overtaken by Operator2, who was traveling between Operator1's port side and the bank. Operator2's starboard gunwale collided with Operator1's port gunwale. The vessels then separated, and both operators brought their vessels to a stop to assess the damage and check for injuries. No injuries were found initially but it was discovered Operator2's vessel was taking on water due separation between his vessel's starboard gunwale and hull. Both vessels then returned to the Gulf Outlet Marina, where they notified LDWF Enforcement at 2:59 PM.
  
  Both the operator and passenger in both vessels were wearing PFD's at the time of the incident. Both vessels have helm steering. No alcohol/drug use is suspected. Primary contributing factor is suspected to be careless operation. Secondary contributing factor is suspected to be excessive speed.
  
  Operator1 later received medical treatment for Myalgia and a right shoulder strain due to the impact.
  