RedactedNarrative: On 06/16/2020, LDWF Enforcement Cpl. was contacted by Operator 1 who reported he had been the operator of a vessel that was involved in a boating incident near Venice, LA on 05-30-2020. He stated he had already acquired a U.S. Coast Guard recreational boating accident form and was able to send a copy to the investigator. The operator described the incident took place and how much damage the boat had taken. The investigator determined that an incident report should be completed and emailed the operators incident report form to the operator that day.  During the initial call on 07-16-2020 the investigator completed a phone interview with the operator as well. The operator was able to send pictures of the damage to the investigator that were taken immediately after the accident. Phone interviews were conducted with both additional adult passengers, Occupant 1 and Occupant 2 on 06/22/2020.
  
  Through interviews and written statements the investigator was able to determine that vessel one left Venice Marina on the morning of 05/30/2020 and spent the day fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. At approximately 1800 vessel was returning to Venice, LA and was operating three miles outside of Octave Pass. Vessel one was running on step passing approximately 75 yards south east of a pair of oil platforms. The depth was approximately 14 foot. The investigator traveled to the area on 06/18/2020 and confirmed the depth and location of the described platforms. At this time the starboard motor struck a submerged object. The collision caused the starboard engine to kick up out of the water with such force that the trim rod was ripped from the trim motor, causing the cowling to smash into the transom. This impact caused the fiberglass cowling to become crushed. Further examination found damage to the lower unit/skeg as well as the steering rod.
  
  The operator slowed briefly after the impact but made the decision to get closer to land before stopping to examine the boat as he wasn't sure if the vessel was still sea worthy. He stopped just outside of Octave Pass and found that it appeared most of the damage was to the starboard motor. Vessel one then continued on under the power of one motor to Venice Marina.
  
  No alcohol or drug use is suspected. PFD's were worn by the juveniles on board. The type of incident is Struck a Submerged Object. Contributing factors are Other: Submerged Object. No citations are issued.