RedactedNarrative: On 3/17/2018 at approximately 10:30pm, Operator was operating vessel 1 (LA 6805 FW) in Lanana Bay of Toledo Bend Lake, in Sabine Parish.  He was traveling east in the designated boat lane marked with a single row of buoys, approaching a ninety degree turn to the north that parallels the shoreline.  Operator was traveling to Lanana public boat launch.  Operator was using a hand held flashlight to aid in his navigation.  His flashlight malfunctioned while he was making the ninety degree turn in the boat lane.  
  
  Due to having no light, Operator lost sight of the boat lane.  As he noticed the outline of the shoreline, he began coming off the throttle.  He then made impact with the shoreline and grounded.  During the impact, Operator was ejected from the vessel, striking the steering wheel, throttle and center console before exiting over the port side gunwale into the water.  He suffered minor injuries such as cuts, bruises and abrasions during the accident.  
  
  After returning to shore, Operator was able to report the accident.  Med Express ambulance service arrived on scene and transported him to Sabine Medical Center in Many, Louisiana where he received medical treatment for his injuries.  During the investigation, agents found alcohol and drugs not to be a factor in the accident and Operator to be wearing a type III PFD
  