RedactedNarrative: The operator and one passenger were leaving a camp on Bayou Segnette traveling back to the boat launch (north).  The operator began acting strange according to statements given by the passenger and seemed incoherent.  
  
  According to statements, the vessel then struck a submerged object near the shoreline of the bayou, likely a tree stump which is common in the area.  The strength at which the vessel impacted the stump is unknown as conflicting statements were given by the operator and the passenger, however there is no physical evidence to suggest that it was a significant impact.  
  
  The operator then made a wrong turn into an adjacent bayou and was heading towards a row of pilings.  The passenger stated that before impact was made with the row of pilings, she noticed the operator slumped over.  
  
  The vessel impacted a fixed object (piling), causing the vessel to stop.  Both subjects were injured in the collision at the time of the impact.  It was determined that alcohol was not a factor, and it was inconclusive whether drugs were a factor.  PFDs and kill switch were not used at the time of the incident and the vessel was later found at full throttle with the engine off.  The vessel was outboard powered with Teleflex type cable steering.  The vessel sustained fiberglass damage to its bow area, but was able to be towed back to the launch.
  