RedactedNarrative: On June 18, 2020 at approximately 9:08 p.m. operator was operating LA-7842FP in Vermilion Bay.  Operator and his passenger were returning from fishing in the area south of Cypremort Point known as T-Butte.  
  
  The two men were heading north to return to the Quintana boat landing.  It was after sunset, making it more difficult to see.  At this time (according to Occupant) the vessel was traveling around 4000-4500 RPMs approximately 38-42 mph when it struck an unmanned platform (SL334 Vermilon Bayou #B-39 Serial #79751).
  
  The impact of the collision ejected Occupant and also believed to have ejected Operator.  The vessel struck the platform which punctured the hull.  The vessel then did circles until it struck the platform again.  At this time Occupant tried to re-board the vessel and the vessel capsized.  
  
  Occupant was rescued by USCG helicopter at approximately 330am from the platform.  Operator's body was recovered Latitude and Longitude N29 40.099 W91 56.013 on June 22nd.  Neither subject was wearing a PFD. 
  
  Both men had been drinking beer according to Occupant.
  