RedactedNarrative: On March 6, 2022, at approximately 4:51 P.M., I, Sr. Agent was notified by LDWF Dispatch of a two vessel collision at Buhlow Lake in Rapides Parish.  Cpl. and I made contact with both subjects at the boat landing at 1700 Hrs.  Pineville Police Officer was on scene along with Acadian Ambulance.  
  
  Operator of vessel 1 was wearing a proper fitting personal floatation device (PFD) with her kill switch lanyard on while cruising/maneuvering. She was operating a 2014, 11 foot 5 inch Sea-doo Personal Watercraft(PWC)(LA 4395 GC).  
  
  Operator of vessel 2 was operating a 2001, 17 foot 4 inch Procraft remote steer vessel(LA 5906 FF).  Operator2 had four passengers onboard his vessel with no one sustaining any serious injuries.  Operator2 had three passengers under the age of 17 onboard his vessel who were not wearing their required PFD's.  
  
  Operator2 was not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol and impairment was not suspected. Vessel 1 was traveling North in Buhlow Lake ahead of vessel 2 in the same counter clock direction.  Vessel 2 was over taking vessel 1 on the port side of vessel 1. 
  
  Vessel 1 then made a sharp left turn without looking, striking the starboard side of vessel 2 as it was traveling in the same direction. Vessel 2 travelled over the bow of vessel 1, after turning left to avoid a collision, sending the operator into the water.  
  
  Both vessels received damage. Because of the size of Buhlow Lake, Operator Inattention was the primary contributing factor, seconded by the sharp turn vessel 1 made with careless operation being the tertiary contributing factor. 
  
  Operator1 sustained several injuries including a laceration on the back of her head.  Operator1 admitted to drinking half a beer but because of her injuries SFST's were not performed.  Operator1 granted permission for a blood sample to be taken to rule out contributing factors to the incident. Operator1 declined transportation to the hospital from Acadian Ambulance and was transported to Alexandria E.R. by her boyfriend. Blood Alcohol Analysis from the Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory resulted in less than 0.02 grams percent.(see Scientific Analysis Report attached to tis report)
  