RedactedNarrative: On 7-8-21 the operator, of a 24' yellow Shearwater powered by a 300hp Mercury Verrado was heading towards Timbalier island at approx. 30-35mph when the vessel struck an underwater object.  No alcohol or drugs are suspected to be factors in the incident. Contributing factors of the incident are unknown as the vessel struck an underwater object just under the waters surface. After speaking to the operator at the hospital it was learned that he was in route to meet some friends at a fishing spot while traversing in a straight line when he struck the underwater object. The abrupt stop made his right hand go though the helm causing it to scrape his skin. He stated that he was wearing his PFD and kill lanyard. The vessel is equipped with remote steering. The operator sustained injuries to his left hand which infection set in and is undergoing care at the Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. There is no operators statement due to the fact that it has gotten lost through his trip back to his residence and misplaced. Sgt. reached out to obtain another by email but was unsuccessful in the process.