RedactedNarrative: On June 27, 2014, at 11:01 A.M., the operator of Vessel #1 called 911 in Livingston Parish and notified them his boat was sinking on the Tickfaw River, within sight of LA Hwy 22 bridge. Vessel #1, LA-6724-EC, contained only the operator. 
  At approx. 11:15 A.M., this agent made contact with the operator. The operator was wearing PFD, not injured and found to have no indication of impairment –alcohol or drugs. The operator was retrieved from the water approx.. 100 yards upstream of the LA Hwy 22 Bridge by a passing boat. 
  The operator stated his vessels motor was new and he was on the water to test it; furthermore, that he attempted to go in reverse, using the hand tiller motor (Pro Drive) capable of 180 turning, when the propeller struck the transom- creating a hole in the aluminum hull. As the vessel began to flood, the operator attempted to return to public landing, but the motor quit working and vessel quickly sank