RedactedNarrative: On Friday, May 3, 2019, at approximately 6:00 PM, a single vessel was traveling upstream on the Blood River in Livingston Parish. The operator of the vessel noticed an oncoming vessel while approaching a bend in the river. While approaching the oncoming vessel, the operator felt the need to give the oncoming vessel more space in order to pass. 
  
  While plowing, the operator decided to come up more on the starboard engine in order to move within the bend of the river instead of vessel straightening out the bend. At this time, due to excessive speed the operator lost control of the steering of the vessel. Without control of the vessel, the operator struck cypress trees on the east side of the river. Striking the cypress trees caused significant damage to the guardrail, anchor, and the bow. 
  
  The vessel is a 2006 Sea Ray inboard 37 foot 3 inch long vessel with remote steering labeled with Louisiana registration number LA-9058-GH. The vessel was occupied by six subjects, including the operator. There were no reported injuries. There were six PFD's onboard the vessel but none were being utilized at the time of the incident. I believe reckless operation, excessive speed, and a sharp turn are the main contributing factors to the incident.
  