RedactedNarrative: On 5/8/15, at approximately 8:43 pm, Agents received a complaint from Lt. concerning a boat accident. Agent then contacted the owner/operator of the vessel and set up a meeting for the next day. On May 9, 2015, approximately 2:30pm, Agents went to Operator's residence and conducted an interview with both Operator and Occupant. Operator advised agents that he and his passenger were heading south in Lapeyrouse Canal, when their vessel (LA8633 FZ) struck a submerged water control structure. Operator advised agents that he was traveling approximately 30-40 mph when he struck the submerged water control structure. Both occupants were thrown to the deck of the vessel. Operator was later treated for bruised ribs, hurt back, and a torn rotator cuff on his right shoulder. Occupant was later treated for severe bruising, fractured ribs and a minor head injury. The vessel received severe fiberglass damage to the keel, as well as the lower unit of the motor and propeller. The vessel was equipped with two type III and one type V PFDs , but were not used. The kill switch was used, and the vessel has remote steering. Alcohol and/or drugs are not believed to be any factors in this incident. Agent then photographed the damage to the vessel (see attached.)
   