RedactedNarrative: On the 4th of February 2016 at approximately 1:50 p.m. Operator was operating his 16 ft 1986 Alumacraft (LA 3731BN) remote steered vessel, in the Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish.  Operator was traveling north while on plane, when he struck the seawall on the west bank of the Vermilion River, adjacent to 223 Kings Road, Lafayette, LA.  Operator was thrown out of the vessel into the water.  After entering the water, Operator was run over by his vessel and was struck by the propeller of the motor.  Operator sustained severe lacerations to his abdomen and left shin, and a cut to the top of his head.  Operator was transported by Acadian Ambulance to Lafayette General Hospital for treatment of his injuries.  Investigation revealed that Operator was not wearing a PFD or engine cut off switch at the time of the incident and alcohol use was not suspected.  The vessel was recovered and custody of the vessel was turned over to the operator's son.  Operaotr was issued citation number D591654 for violation of LRS 34:851.4 Careless Operation of a Watercraft.  Senior Agent and I departed Operator's residence.  Photographs and video of evidence, witness statements, and Operator Boating Incident Report are attached to this report.
   
  