RedactedNarrative: On May 23, 2018 at approximately 1330, a commercial vessel (LA 7352 BN) was traveling west, towards Bayou La Loutre from the Back Levee Canal. A bay boat (LA 3188 EF) attempted to overtake the commercial vessel. While overtaking the vessel the operator lost control of his vessel due to the excessive wake produced from the commercial vessel, causing the port bow of the vessel to strike the starboard side/dredge table of the commercial boat.
  
   The bay boat deflected off the commercial vessel and proceeded towards the north side of the bayou where the vessel struck a submerged object and ramped the bank. The bay boat began to take on water from damage on the rear port of the vessel. The subject was able to safely trailer the vessel at Hopedale Marina. LDWF agents were notified at 1:51pm and arrived on scene at 3:04 p.m. to investigate/document the incident.  Alcohol and drug use if not suspected.  Agents suspect operator error/inexperience with operating over a vessel's wake was a contributing factor. PFD's were not worn on the commercial vessel, and were worn on the bay boat. Both vessels were equipped with remote steering. Kill switches were not used.
  