On 3/25/2023, LDWF Agents were notified of a boating accident involving 2 vessels that occurred on Toledo Bend Lake in Sabine Parish. Both vessel 1 and vessel 2 launched from San Miguel State Park and entered the main boat lane and traveled West. 

While traveling west, vessel 2 was in front of vessel 1. Once intersecting the main boat lane that travels North and South of Toledo Bend. Both vessels turn North. During this maneuvering vessel 1 struck vessel 2 at the starboard stern with the port bow. 

Both vessels sustained damages that they estimated to amount to over 500 dollars. Both vessels were able to continue throughout the day.  The passenger of vessel 1, stated that he suffered minor injuries due to the boat accident. His injuries consisted of a scraped knuckle and a bruised left forearm. He stated that his injuries were not severe and did not require medical attention. He was the only reported injury. 

Vessel 1 was determined to be a 2004, 21 ft. fiberglass Ranger 520 VX equipped with a 225 horsepower Mercury outboard engine which is remote steering. Vessel was determined to be a 2018, 21 ft. fiberglass Phoenix 21PHX equipped with a 250 horsepower Mercury outboard engine which is remote steering. 

Both operators had an engine cut off lanyard attached to their person. Both operators and passengers were wearing a personal flotation device. The use of drugs and/or alcohol are not being considered a contributing factor in the accident. Careless operation, rules of the road (#16), sharp turn, and no proper lookout are considered to be the contributing factors in the boat accident.

Toledo Bend
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