On Saturday, April 1, 2023, I, Cpl. 1 was contacted in reference to a single vessel accident on Lake Darbonne in Union Parish. I was informed that there were no injuries and the vessel was out of the water at this time and located off of Hillside Drive. 

             Upon my arrival, I met with the operator. Operator advised me that he did not sustain any injuries during the accident. Operator was cruising downstream in the main channel of the lake near Bear Creek boat run when he struck an unknown object under the surface of the water. Operator stated he was wearing his PFD and kill lanyard when the accident occurred. Operator stated he was able to use his electronic trolling motor and make it back to his camp. While speaking with him, I did not suspect neither drugs nor alcohol during this investigation. Operator was provided an operator packet and it is attached to this report.

             I witnessed the welds were cracked on the transom of the vessel near the splash well. I also noticed that just above the lower unit the motor was cracked and broke near the shift linkage. I photographed the vessel and the damage. All photographs are attached to this report.
Lake Darbonne
Farmerville                   