On July 2, 2023, at approximately 12:30 AM, I, Sgt., was contacted by LDWF Dispatch and advised of what was believed to be a single vessel accident in Lafourche Parish. I responded, and through the course of my investigation discovered, on July 1, 2023 at approximately 9:00 PM while cruising, vessel (Vessel 1) struck an unlit fixed object. The object was later identified as a wooden platform in Bayou Perot.  

Operator was ejected from the vessel and occupant who had been seated on the floor of the vessel next to the CC Portside and slid forward at impact, but remained with the vessel. 

Operator sustained small abrasions and a laceration to his lip. He was transported by EMS to Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Occupant sustained several abrasions, and lacerations, the most serious of which was a deep cut to her thigh. She was transported to University Medical Center. No drugs or alcohol are believed to be contributing factors. The vessel was a 19’ fiberglass center console Carolina Skiff remotely powered by a 150 Evinrude. The operator stated he had a type III lifejacket on and the kill lanyard attached.

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