RedactedNarrative: On February 24, 2017 at approximately 6:30pm, I was contacted by Lieutenant in reference to a two vessel crash that occurred on Toledo Bend Lake in Sabine Parish.  The collision occurred in a portion of Toledo Bend Lake, known as Pirates Cove.  When I arrived on scene I found both vessels had returned to shore and was stationary at the Pirates Cove marina boat launch.  I then made contact with the occupants of both vessels.  
  
  Vessel 1 (LA 4336 FE) was operated with no passengers on board.  Vessel 2 (LA-8960FD) had one passenger on board. All occupants were asked if they needed medical attention, with all refusing medical treatment. 
  
   Operator1 stated that he received a scratch on his upper right chest, as well on top of his right hand (see attached photo log).  
  
  Operator2 stated that his left hand around his ring finger was very sore to the touch and swollen (see attached photo log).  V2 occupant1 stated that she had previously broke her right leg and it was in a cast but during the collision she was thrown to the floor of the vessel landing on an anchor with her right leg.  She noticed it swelling and that she had a small irritated area around her knee determined to be from the carpet in the bottom of the vessel (see attached photo log).  
  
  At this time LT. arrived on scene and we once again spoke to all about medical attention with all refusing any treatment.  Both operators were determined not to be impaired.  A boating safety check of both vessels revealed no violations of boating safety equipment.  Both parties agreed to return to their camps and on the next day attempt to retrieve vessels from the water.  
  
  On February 25, 2017, Lt., Agent and I was able to meet with both operators and the passenger at Pirates Cove Marina to continue our investigation into the crash.  After interviewing all occupants (see attached statement forms), it was determined that V1 was traveling east in an unmarked boat lane returning from an island located west of Pirates Cove.  V2 was traveling south in a boat lane marked by buoys from an area north of Pirates Cove known as Toro Bay.  The direction that both vessels were traveling put V2 starboard side to V1 bow.  V1 was traveling straight into Pirates Cove Marina as V2 was traveling across Pirates Cove Marina towards an area known as Army Recreational.  
  
  As V2 operator realized that a collision was going to occur, he came off throttle in attempt to slow his vessel enough to avoid a collision.  The operator seated at the helm located on the starboard side, and the passenger seated in the seat at the stern of V2 determined that the operator of V1 had not seen them so they began screaming and waving their arms in attempt to get the attention of the operator of V1, moments before the collision occurred.  
  
  They both stated that the operator was looking south while traveling east and never made visual contact with them until the collision occurred.  Operator of V1 stated that he was traveling approximately 25 M.P.H. to 30 M.P.H. because he had purchased a new motor for his vessel and was operating it within the guidelines from the manufacturer break in period.  He was returning to Pirates Cove Marina where he had launched from and did not see V2 until the collision occurred.  
  
  V1 bow struck V2 on the starboard side before the bow, causing severe damage to both vessels. Measurements from V2 showed that at the impact it had damage approximately 10ft. wide and 5ft. inward (see attached photo log).  V1 received severe fiberglass damage to the bow and both starboard and port side of the vessel.  Measurements from V1 Showed the damage beginning at the bow and traveling approximately 5 ft. along both starboard and port sides (see attached photo log).  Damage to V2 was at an estimated cost of $10,000.00, with miscellaneous items damaged or lost at an estimated cost of $3,200.00.  Operator2 listed items: sunglasses $150.00, eyeglasses $300.00, 3 rod and reels $300.00, igloo cooler $80.00, igloo cooler $150.00, and one ROSCOE medical scooter (rental).  Damage to V1 was at an estimated cost of $8,000.00, miscellaneous items damaged or lost at an estimated cost of $1,500.00.  Operator1 listed items: minnkota four track trolling motor $1,300.00 and Lowrance 125 depth finder $200.00.  
  
  After completing the investigation Operator1 was issued citation for R.S. 34:851.4 careless operation of a watercraft.  Operator1 was explained his court date and after signing his citation was released.  Agents later learned from v2 occupant that on February 26, 2017, Operator2 received medical treatment from an emergency room visit at Lake Area Medical Center where he learned he had received a fracture in his ring finger on his left hand from the crash.  They occupant1 both continued medical treatment from Center of Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center for soreness and stiffness resulting from the crash.
  