RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 is described as a 24' Carolina Skiff, powered by a 150 HP Motor (Remote steering).  Vessel 2 is described as a 18' Kenner, powered by a 90 HP motor (remote steering).  There was a total of three (3) people on vessel 1, including the operator.  There was a total of two (2) people on vessel 2, including the operator.  
  
  Vessel 2 was on anchor at the time of the incident.  Vessel 1 was heading east/north east in Calcasieu Lake, at Turners bay.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2.  The occupants on Vessel 2 jumped into the water prior to the collision.  Vessel 1 was loaded with crab traps, that restricted the vision of the operator.  Vessel 1 had two (2) people onboard who were not looking out for the operator.  The operator of Vessel 1 stated that he never saw the anchored vessel.  There were no reported injuries with the boating incident.  Vessel 2 sustained damage in excess of $500.  Alcohol/drugs are not suspected as a contributing factor in the incident.  The type of incident is collision with vessel.  The contributing factors are restricted vision, no proper lookout, and careless operation.  PFDs were on both vessels but were not used.
  Operator1 was issued a citation for Careless Operation RS 34:841.4
  