RedactedNarrative: On October 7, 2015, a boating accident was reported to have occurred on the Bayou Francois in Ascension Parish in which a single vessel impacted the shoreline causing injury to 2 of the 3 persons on-board. Agents responded to the scene and the following is a synopsis of the incident.
   
  Vessel LA-1670-BU was traveling upstream in the Bayou Francois with 2 other passengers aboard when the vessels steering malfunctioned causing Operator1 to lose control and the vessel to abruptly turn to starboard and impact northern the shoreline. As a result of the crash Operator1 suffered minor cuts and abrasions. Occupant1 aboard the vessel suffered a broken right tibia as well as numerous cuts, abrasions and contusions. Occupant2 also aboard the vessel, reported no injuries. The vessel sustained heavy structural damage to the port-side bow. A passing vessel stopped to render aid and attempted to tow the damaged vessel and injured parties into a nearby by landing however the vessel succumbed to the bow damage and sank causing Occupant1 and Operator1 to enter the water where they remained until agents, sheriff’s deputies and paramedics arrived on scene by vessel. Upon arrival responding persons as noted retrieved them from the water and transported them to a nearby public boat landing (PJ’s) for advanced medical treatment.
   
  As is required by Louisiana law in all vehicle or vessel accidents where serious injuries occur, Operator1 was administered SFST testing on-site and then transported to Gonzales Police Department where he submitted to an Intoxilyzer breath test and results indicated .000g% b.a.c.
   
  Alcohol or drug use are not suspected as contributing factors in this incident. PFD’s were used in this incident.
   