on April 16, 2023, a 48ft MTl vessel, being operated by Operator, was traveling upstream in the Tickfaw River in Livingston Parish. While maneuvering a starboard side turn the operator lost control of the vessel resulting in crashing into the shoreline and ultimately traveling into the wood line approximately 157 feet before coming to rest on its port side. All operator and 4 passengers remained in the vessel during the duration of the incident. As a result of this incident the operator Operator and one passenger, Injured 1, were transported by ambulance to North Oak's Hospital. The other three passengers Passenger 2, Passenger 3 and Passenger 4 were seen by fire rescue/ signed refusal and released.

Injuries that incurred to Operator included damage to his neck (mixed diagnoses depending on physician (c3-c7). His left ear was severed and then reattached. His ankle got lacerated along with bruising. Injured 1 got a concussion along with a few bruised ribs. Passenger 2, Passenger 3 and Passenger 4 all had Day after soreness.

Based on available evidence to date, investigative conclusions have determined that operator attempted to negotiate the turn at a speed in excess of 90 mph and was unable to maintain control of his vessel.

A Careless Operation citation was issued to the operator as a result of this incident for violation of "Rules of the Road" #16.
Tickfaw River
Springfield                   