RedactedNarrative: On March 14 2020 at approximately 6:15 P.M. Operator was operating (V1) with one passenger.  The one passenger was identified as Occupant. They were traveling north in the center of the Vermilion River when the vessel struck a submerged object north of the Woodlawn Bridge (Vermilion Parish).  The vessel's keel and lower unit struck the submerged object.  
  
  The impact stopped the engine and all steering capabilities.  After impact, the vessel began drifting down stream (south) and taking on water from the stern.  Occupant was able to jump from the vessel onto a bridge fender system where he was able to call Individual to come pick them up.  
  
  Operator stayed with his vessel until Individual arrived in his boat.  At 8:22 P.M., the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office (VPSO) was notified of the vessel taking on water.  I, Corporal was notified by VPSO at 8:22 P.M. that the vessel had sunk.  I arrived at the scene at 8:48 P.M.  Both subjects involved were interviewed.  No one sustained any reportable injuries.  The vessel was observed with the bow still in the water line and the stern and  was on the bottom of the river.  
  
  The vessel was dragged to the riverbank and tied off.   On March 15, 2020 the vessel was recovered from the river.  The engine out drive portion of the motor was broken off the back stern and was hanging by throttle cables.  The damage to the vessel is consistent with the operator's/passengers statement of the incident.  No sign of alcohol or alcohol use was observed during investigation.  PFD's were not used at the time of the incident but were present.    The type of incident is struck submerged object and sinking.  The main contributing factor was the submerged object.  V1 is described as a 24' Checkmate, with remote steering and a 454 HP In/board/outboard motor.