RedactedNarrative: On July 4 2020, at approximately 2045, two vessels collided in Smith Branch Cove of Caney Lake.  Vessel 1 was operated by Operator 1.  Vessel 1 had been traveling North up Smith Branch Cove but decide to turn around and travel South.  Vessel 1 was beginning to pick up speed and was plowing when it collided with vessel 2.  Vessel 2 was operated by Operator 2.  Vessel 2 was traveling North in Smith Branch Cove when it collided with vessel 1.  
  
              Vessel 1, a fiberglass fishing boat, struck vessel 2 with the bottom portion of its hull on the port side close to the bow.  Vessel 1 sustained damages(hole) that penetrated through the fiberglass hull of the vessel.  Vessel 2 was a pontoon boat and had sustained damages to the port side deck portion of the bow.  Damages to vessel 2 included bent metal on the deck, damaged deck railing system, and damage to a fishing seat mounted at the bow.  After the collision Vessel 1 was taking on water. The two vessels went to Operator 2's camp a short distance, and put the vessels on two boat hoist.  
  
             Vessel 1 had a total of 5 people on board.  Two of the people on board sustained minor injuries and were transported to Jackson Parish Hospital;  Victim 1  had to have stitches in her right arm, she had bruising on her chest, left arm, left rib, left and right leg, chest, and throat.  Victim 2 had a pre-existing injuries to her leg and back.  The accident aggravated these injuries but no further damages was caused.  
  
  Vessel 2 had a total of 7 people on board.  1 of which sustained minor injuries.  Victim 3 ad bruising on his back but refused any medical treatment.  Each operator had field sobriety performed on them by an Agent from The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division.  Operator 2 shown no signs of impairment.  Operator 1 showed signs of impairment.  During HGN performed by Sr. Agent 1, Operator 1 showed 6 clues. Operator 1 was read his Miranda Rights, to which he stated he understood, and transported to Jackson Parish DC.  At The Jackson Parish DC Operator 1
  
  gave a breathe sample on the Intoxilizer 9000 and had a BAC of .093g%. Operator 1as cited and booked in the DC. Operator 2 voluntarily gave a breathe sample at the Jackson Parish D.C.  Operator 2 had a BAC of .000g%.  
  
              During the investigation of this boat accident it was determined that vessel 1 was the giveway vessel and operated in such a manor that they violated the rules of the road for vessels.  While they were attempting to get on step they were operating in such a manor that the bow of the boat was up (plowing) and blocked their vision of on coming traffic.  Two people were also sitting in front of the operator also limiting his visibility.  These factors contributed to Operator 1 violating rule 20 - operator shall maintain a proper lookout.  Operating in this manor also prevented vessel 2 from seeing their running lights due to the angle of the boat.  The alcohol Operator 1consumed putting him over the legal limit to operate a vessel also contributed to Vessel 1 not yielding to Vessel 2 (the stand on vessel).
  
           Upon taking photographs of the vessels damages, Vessel 1 had multiple empty and full alcoholic beverages throughout the vessel.  Vessel 2 did not have any alcoholic containers on board.  
  
            Vessel 1  was seized but will remain on the boat slip.  Vessel 2 was seized and transported to the Region 2 office.  Both vessels will remain in custody of The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement until completion of the investigation.  Seating diagrams and photographs are attached to his report.