On February 11, 2023, at approximately 1:00 pm, in Iberia Parish, subject1 was operating his vessel on Lake Fausse Point, in Sandy Cove, Iberia Parish, when he collided with another vessel. At the time of impact subject1 was ejected from the vessel into the water and subject2 was knocked unconscious inside the vessel. 

Subject1 received an abrasion on his left forearm, abdominal trauma and chipped teeth. Subject1                                                     on received a laceration above his right eye, his fingers are numb and is having back pain. Both were transported to Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette, LA, where they are receiving medical attention. Both were not wearing their PFDs at the time of the incident. Subject1 was wearing his PFD and received no injuries. Agent conducted field sobriety on Subject1 and no alcohol impairment was discovered. He also provided agents with a voluntary breath sample which registered .000g%. Blood and urine records were obtained via search warrant for other operator which came back negative for alcohol. Both vessels were tiller handle surface drive motors. Contributing factors were rules of the road (3, 10, 16, and 20), excessive speed, operator inattention and congested waters.
Lake Fausse Point/Sandy Cove
Loureauville                  