RedactedNarrative: On August 19th 2018, vessel 1 (LA-6598-GG / 18.0’ Fiberglass Hydrostream V-King) was being operated by Operator Northwest within Bayou Gauche, St. Charles Parish.  There was one passenger on-board vessel 1. 
  
  At approximately 7:06 pm vessel 1 was traveling at an excessive, planning speed as the operator attempted to overtake lead watercraft’s wake.  Vessel 1 was maneuvered into a portside turn entering Bayou Gauche as Operator attempted to overtake wake.  Immediately, operator began to lose control of vessel 1 as the watercraft began to tilt continuously as the bottom of the hull repeatedly lost contact with water while crossing wake. (Riding the Wake) Bow steering occurred rapidly as the bow of vessel 1 plowed into the water, dictating direction of travel and ejecting Operator.  Vessel 1 rotated approximately 200 degrees with Occupant still on-board as vessel 1 remained on plane.  Occupant leaped from vessel 1 as contact was made with bank.  Vessel 1 launched over HWY 306 and struck the residence, causing damage to domicile.  Vessel 1 motor stalled upon collision with residence, grounding vessel approximately 50 ft from the bayou.  
  
          Due to boating incident, both operator and passenger sustained significant injury, including broken right collarbones.  Vessel 1 sustained substantial fiberglass damage and lower unit damage.  Alcohol is unknown to be a contributing factor as the operator was illegally removed from scene of incident. Operator allowed his significant other to falsely identify as operator of vessel 1. Required PFD was worn by juvenile though unknown to be worn by operator at time of incident.  Operator has failed to report vessel incident or provide any pertinent statements during investigation. Engine cutoff was believed to have been worn by Operator though failed during incident.  Operator was transported to Ochsner St. Anne Hospital in Raceland for treatment. Occupant arrived at Ochsner Main in Metairie for subsequent treatment for his injuries and underwent surgery as he returned to Indiana.  
  
         Upon completion of boating investigation, arrest warrant was drafted by investigating agents for Operator on September 5th.  Warrant was signed by Judge of 29th Judicial District Court of St. Charles Parish for the charges of RS 14:130.1 Obstruction of Justice, RS 34:851.4 Careless Operation of Watercraft, RS 34:851.10A Failure to comply with Accident Procedure, and RS 34:851.27 Violate No-Wake Zone.  Operator surrendered to authorities at Nelson Coleman Correction Center in St. Charles on September 11th, 2018 at approximately 12:33pm.