RedactedNarrative: On 4/4/2015, operator1 was in vessel (LA-5629-BW) in Blind River checking his trot line when his vessel was struck by vessel VA-6023-BD.
   
  Just prior to the collision Operator1 jumped out his vessel and became somewhat tangled in his trot line sustaining moderate injuries. He refused medical treatment at the scene but was later transported to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital by family members where he was found to have suffered 2 broken ribs and a cracked vetebra.
   
  Operator1 was wearing a Type III PFD at the time of the incident which clearly contributed to his survival in this incident. 
  Operator2's vessel suffered mild cosmetic damage to its keel. Operator1's vessel suffered heavy damage to both the starboard and port gunwales.
   
  There was no evidence or probable cause to believe alcohol or drug use contributed to this incidents occurrence.
  Both vessels were found to be equipped with all of the necessary/required safety equipment including PFD's which were determined to have been used properly during this incident.
   
  Operator2 was issued a citation for reckless operation as a result of the investigative findings.
   