RedactedNarrative: On April 2, 2022, motorized vessel was traveling upriver on Blood River as he entered and attempted to negotiate a very sharp curve. He failed to negotiate said curve successfully causing him to collide head on with a large tree. Operator was the sole occupant at the time of this incident. As a result of this collision Operator was thrown forward through the windshield into the port bow seat suffering numerous serious injuries.
  
      Operator was found by passing boaters in an unconscious state. He was transported to Blood River Marina by good Samaritans where they were met by First Responders whom began medical treatment. He was subsequently transported to North Oaks Medical Hospital in Hammond, LA for advanced medical treatment.
  
  Based on the totality of the circumstances including evidence at the scene a blood sample was submitted to Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis and the result indicating Operator's blood alcohol content was 0.19 grams percent at the time of the draw (approx. 2 hours after the accidents occurrence).
  
     Upon inspection, the vessel was found to be equipped with all necessary required equipment and PFD's. While PFD's were on the vessel, one was not worn.
  
  Subsequent investigation concluded the following as the main contributing factors: Operator's level of Impairment and excessive speed were determined to be a contributing factor in this incident. As a result of the investigation Operator was subsequently arrested on 06/02/2022 and charged with the following: Reckless Operation, Operate Vessel While Intoxicated and Failure to Change Ownership.
  