RedactedNarrative: On June 17th, 2018, vessel 1 (LA-9460-GF, 22' Triton Fiberglass) was being operated within Bayou Rigolettes, Jefferson Parish.  At approximately 10:39 PM vessel 1 was maneuvered into a sudden portside turn as the operator attempted to exit Bayou Rigolettes.  
  
  Operator failed to make a successful turn, as he remained on planning speed and the vessel was grounded approximately 49 yards within the marsh.  Due to boating incident, substantial lower unit damage was sustained by the motor and significant fiberglass damage was identified upon the keel / bottom hull of vessel 1. 
  
   Alcohol cannot be determined as a contributing factor as operator failed to report major vessel incident immediately after incident.  Required, wearable PFDs were upon vessel 1, though were not used during incident.  Engine cutoff lanyard was not used but affixed to vessel 1.  No injuries were sustained by operator nor passengers.  After subsequent investigation, enforcement agents are holding Operator criminally responsible for the incident thus issuing citations RS 14.99 Reckless operation of a Watercraft, and RS 34:851.10A Failure to Comply with Accident Procedures.  Criminal offense reports pending.
  