# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: AZ-2018-0104
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/3/2018 at approximately 1006 hours, Victim was injured while tubing near Operations Cove. The operator was in an area where several boaters were operating causing rough waters. Operator was pulling Victim and his friend when Subject1 told him to stop because friend gave a code of 2 thumbs up which meant something was wrong and to pull the tube into the boat. 

When Subject1 pulled the tube in he said Victim (also Subject1''s son) was unconscious. Victim woke up soon after being pulled in. Once Victim was conscious he complained to his dad Subject1 that he could not feel his legs. Arizona Game and Fish officer saw the boaters and helped out by bringing the boat to Scorpion Bay. Deputy had Victim and Subject1 board onto a Scorpion Bay rental boat and transported them to the courtesy dock where Peoria Fire R191 checked out Victim. Subject1 along with Fire determined Victim''s medical condition did not need further treatment or transportation to the hospital.  Fire believed Victim may have blacked out because his head and spine compressed together while tubing in the rough waters which may have caused Victim to not feel his legs for awhile. Victim was talking and walking around prior to Fire leaving the scene.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0105
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 travelling north bound on Colorado River.  V1 (giveway) was operation recklessly while being filmed by a friend.  V1 turned into V2 (stand-on), colliding and knocking V2 operator and passenger into the water, sustaining minor injuries.  V1 sustained moderated damage and V2 sustained minor damage.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0106
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-CATTAIL COVE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS WAS A SINGLE VESSEL CRASH INVOLVING A SKIER MISSHAP.

WHILE TRAVELING NORTH AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR THE MONTERREY TOOK AN APPROXIMATE 90 DEGREE TURN TO THE PORT. DUE TO THE SPEED OF THE TURN THE OCCUPANT OF THE TOWABLE WAS EJECTED.

Victim SUSTAINED INJURIES BEYOND FIRST AID AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE LAKE HAVASU MEDICAL CENTER FOR FURTHER CARE.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0107
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday August 31, 2018 Arizona Game and Fish Officer were in the vicinity of Bullhead Community Park when contacted by boaters about a collision downstream.  Officers responded approximately 600 yards downstream of the wash and found a PWC with the entire bow hull imbedded in the port side of a low profile open motorboat, about midway between the bow and the operator’s steering wheel.  V1 a 2006 rented Yamaha PWC was estimated to be totaled as there was a gaping 2'' square hole in the forward keel and bow area below the water line completely breeching the hull.  Additionally there were fiberglass fractures from inside out, indicating the engine motor mounts were broken pushing the engine rearward.  There was also an approximately 6" square fiberglass fracture on the outboard starboard side of the foot well. 

V2 is a 1978 low profile closed bow Fresno inboard jet with two persons on board.  The PWC had penetrated the forward portion of the closed bow on the port side and split the upper and lower portions of the hull at the marriage line, crushing the fiberglass of the upper and lower hulls to a depth of about 2'' and width of 3''.  Paint transfer and scuffing indicated there was very little movement from the impact angle and resting position of the PWC.  

The operator of V1 said he was travelling up river at a speed of 50 MPH and never saw the other vessel until they collided.  He was ejected at impact and only received minor bruising to his lower legs.

The operator of V2 said he was drifting downstream with his bow pointing towards mid channel and saw the PWC approaching at a high rate of speed.  Operator2 said he stood on top of the closed bow and began frantically waving his arms trying to get the attention of the PWC operator.  The PWC operator never slowed or changed course and Operator2 jumped into the water just before the collision to avoid being hit.  The only passenger remained in the vessel and was not injured.  After impact, Operator2 motored both vessels, still connected, to shore just before officers arrived.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0108
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/16/2018 at approx. 1758 hrs, Vessel-1 and Vessel-2 were underway, north-bound on the Colorado River in the area of the 400 blk of Moser Ave located in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona.  This area is a "no wake" zone and is marked by six buoys at the north and south ends.  

Both vessels were traveling above a wake speed and within 20 feet of each other.  Vessel-1 turned port and collided with vessel-2.  The operator and passenger of vessel-2 sustained minor injury.  There were no injuries reported by either the operator or passenger of vessel-1.  

Both vessels sustained minor damage.

There were no signs of impairment, all required safety equipment was in place and being properly used.  Operating too close and inexperience are factors in this collision.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0109
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject WAS TRAVELLING ON THE COLORADO RIVER WHEN HE STRUCK AND WAVE AND EJECTED HIS PASSENGER FROM THE JETSKI.  Victim WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND EMERGENCY ROOM STAFF ADVISED HE HAD INJURIES TO HIS RIGHT LEG (PROXIMAL FIBULA AND DISTAL MID SHAFT TIBIA).


BARDID: AZ-2018-0110
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The number 2 vessel was operating at a high rate of speed racing another vessel heading south on the river.  A vessel heading northbound on the river cuased a wake that the operater of vessel 2 could not safely navigate through due to his speed.  This caused the operater of vessel 2 to be ejected from his vessel and send his vessel to collide with vessel 1, which was floating on the river at that time.  No injuries were occured from the collision.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0111
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels 1 and 2 were heading north on the Colorado River. Vessel 2 stopped to speak with vessel 1. Vessel 1 slowed down but hit a wake and it struck vessel 2. Vessel 1 caused damage to the rear handle of Vessel 2 and vessel 1 stuck the passenger on vessel 2 in the back. The passenger from vessel 2 had an abrasion on the small of his back.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0112
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS WAS A NON-INJURY ACCIDENT INVOLVING TWO PERSONAL WATERCRAFT THAT OCCURRED OFF OF GRASS ISLAND IN LAKE HAVASU. 

VESSEL#1 WHITE AND GREEN YAMAHA WAVERUNNER WAS MAKING A SHARP TURN WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH VESSEL#2, a WHITE AND GREEN YAMAHA WAVERUNNER, EJECTING THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL#2.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0113
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/25/2018 at approximately 1735 hours I responded to the area of the Pleasant Harbor North 4 Lane Boat Ramp for a report of a sunken boat. Upon arriving Deputy and I were unable to locate the complainant who called in the sunken boat or the people who were aboard the watercraft. 

Deputy and I circulated the area North of the 4 Lane and located a white and red watercraft in the area of Honeymoon Cove tied to a large rock on shore half submerged. The watercraft was emptied out with no occupants.

The owner and operator of the watercraft was located at The Discovery Center on the West side of Lake Pleasant Regional Park. The owner and operator identified himself. Operator was all Spanish speaking and had his sister there who was able to interpret for me. I asked Operator what happened and he said he was on the lake for approximately 3 hours when he noticed there started to be water in the engine compartment. Operator made the decision to beach the watercraft in the area of Honeymoon cove and wait for someone to come assist him. Once the watercraft was tied off it took on more water and sank while tied to a rock.

I asked Operator if there was anyone else on board and he said there was, his cousin. Operator stated no one was injured and this is only the second time he had the boat on the water as he has only owned it 8 days. Operator said he has never owned a boat before this one and did not have much experience.

The watercraft was leaking gas and I contacted the National Response Center to report the spill. Their report number is 1222723. On 8/26/2018 the Watercraft was removed from the lake. It was determined the hull had separated which caused the water to enter ultimately causing it to sink.

My MCSO body camera was activated for the contact with Operator.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0114
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/04/2018 at around 1625 hours, Vessel 1 was approaching the public dock at the Palo Verde Boat Launch of Canyon Lake. The operator of Vessel 1 was navigating below a wakeless speed approaching the end of the dock to drop off a passenger to get the boat trailer for the vessel. Vessel 2 was at the same public dock, and was being operated in reverse leaving the dock to get the vessel lined up for loading on a trailer. Neither operator saw the other vessel until they were about to collide. The operator of Vessel 1 panicked, increasing the throttle of Vessel 1 into Vessel 2. The bow of Vessel 1 ran up and over the bow of Vessel 2, and during the collision the rear starboard side of Vessel 1 collided with the public dock. 

Operator1 described the events of the collision to me, and at one point even acknowledged that he panicked and hit the throttle causing his boat to go up and over the other boat. Operator1 stated that he had a lot of boating experience, but the boat he was operating belonged to his friend who was not on the watercraft at the time of the collision. 

I also contacted the two occupants of Vessel 1. V1 subject1 stated that she was seated in the front passenger seat on the port side of the vessel at the time of the collision. V1 subject2 stated that she was seated in the rear passenger seat on the port side of the vessel at the time of the collision. They told me their account of the events of this incident which were consistent with the findings of this investigation. None of the occupants of Vessel 1 were injured as a result of this collision. 

I examined Vessel 1 for damage, observing that it was a 21'' Sea Ray watercraft displaying Arizona Registration. The vessel is registered to the subject that was being dropped off at the public dock to retrieve the boat trailer moments before the collision. The Sea Ray is a fiberglass boat, and there was paint transfer from Vessel 2 on the bow and underside of the watercraft. I also was shown where the boat may have struck the public dock during the collision; which was cracking in the fiberglass towards the rear on the starboard side. The damage from Vessel 1 matched the damage to Vessel 2, and was consistent with the accounts of events as told to me from the subjects involved. 

Deputy contacted the operator of Vessel 2. Operator2 gave his account of the events of the collision to Deputy, indicating that he was backing away from the public dock not seeing the approaching Vessel 1. Operator2 stated that as the boats were about to collide, the operator of Vessel 1 accelerated in an obvious panic. During the collision, Operator2''s bow of his boat was pushed down to the waterline as Vessel 1 went up and over his boat. Operator2 was not injured as a result of this collision. 

Deputy examined Vessel 2 for damage, observing that it was a 23'' Crusader jet boat, displaying Arizona Watercraft Registration. The Crusader is a fiberglass boat, and there was paint transfer from Vessel 1 on the topside bow of the watercraft. There was also an observed impact point on the front starboard side of the vessel. The damage to this vessel was consistent with the accou...


BARDID: AZ-2018-0115
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-FT MOHAVE
NearestCityorTown: Fort Mohave, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 8, 2018 Arizona Game and Fish (AZGFD) Officer received information regarding a hit and run collision between two personal watercraft (PWC) on the Colorado River south of AVI Casino.  On July 12, 2018 Officer spoke with the reporting party and learned the following information:

On July 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM operator2was traveling north bound on the river toward AVI Casino in a blue Yamaha PWC.  OPERATOR2 was traveling at approximately 35 MPH on the right (Arizona side) of the river.  Another PWC with a male operator was traveling south bound on the same side contrary to navigational regulations (vessel 1).  The front underside of Vessel 1 collided on the rear right side of vessel 2.  

OPERATOR2 turned to the left (port) before the collision and jumped off the PWC.  Vessel 1 then fled the scene.  OPERATOR2 did not get a good look at vessel 1 or its operator.  Vessel 2 started to take on water but OPERATOR2 was able to get the PWC back to the Casino where it was launched.  OPERATOR2 did not sustain any injuries during the collision.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0116
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARTINEZ LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Yuma, AZ
County: YUMA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While patrolling the no wake zone at the Martinez Lake Inlet, I was flagged down by the operator. He stated he struck a tree underwater causing a hole in the hull. The vessel was beached at a nearby sand bar and taking on water.

The operator requested the vessel be towed from the area by Yuma River Tours.

The incident occurred in a no wake zone and no injuries were observed during the contact.

On July 27 2018 at approximately 1539 hours, I was flagged down by a subject on a jet-ski at the inlet of Martinez Lake. He asked me to follow him to Martinez Island due to his boat sinking. Upon arrival, I observed a white 24 foot Hurricane boat taking on water. The operator stated he was in the no wake zone near Martinez Lake when he believed to had hit a tree underwater. Hitting the tree caused a large hole in the hull near the transom. The boat was taking in water faster than the bilge pump could pump it out. operator requested a tow service to respond and remove the boat from the area to shore. Yuma River Tours was contacted and removed the boat and returned it to shore safely.

No injuries were documented during this investigation.

No further actions were taken during this incident.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0117
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On september 15, 2018 at approximately 0926 hours, operator was operating his 1987 mastercraft pro star 190 in the agua fria river channel of lake pleasant. He heard a loud sound in the rear of the boat and observed a large amount of water entering the vessel. The vessel began to sink and became flooded. Operator placed the boat on the shoreline and called tow boat usa. operator has insurance on the vessel. 

They believe some kind of bearing in the seal broke loose and caused the damage to the boat. There were sufficient life jackets on board and a fire extinguisher on board.
 Subsequent interview of vessel owner indicated the exhaust tubes had become dislodged from the transom due to engine heating and allowed water to flood through hull openings.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0118
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09-21-18 at approximately 1820 hours operator approached me at the Canyon Lake Aid Station and told me his Jet Ski had sunk in Canyon Lake. He described the Jet Ski as an orange, modified racing ski with an 1100 cc engine. Subject stated he heard a popping sound coming from underneath the hood of the ski; it began to take on water and sunk. The factory floatation had been removed from the Jet for racing purposes. Subject tried to hold up the ski, but it was too heavy.

I did a side scan sonar search of the area and possibly located the Jet Ski with the listed GPS coordinates on page one.

Subject was going to make arrangements to remove the ski from the lake as it maybe in 75 feet of water.
Body worn camera activated.

No Further Information


BARDID: AZ-2018-0119
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reported approximately 1300 hours he was coming around a bend, in the area of the no ski/no tow zone, struck a wake which directed him into the canyon wall and was ejected. Damage to front of PWC (nose destroyed), water in engine. Towed in. Operator states no injuries.

Owners son believes the vessel is a total loss due to the front damage and the engine taking in water.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0120
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising at approximately 4000 rpm, southbound on Lake Powell in Wahweap Bay.  Vessel 2, headed northbound, passed Vessel 1 on the port side roughly 100 to 150 yards away.  Vessel 2 was pushing up a large wake (estimated 6''-10'' ) Vessel 1 turned and crossed Vessel 2''s wake at an estimated 3000 to 3500 rpm.  As Vessel 1 crossed Vessel 2''s wake, it became airborne and then dropped abruptly.  Vessel 1 passenger lost contact with her seat and then came down hard in a seated position.  Victim suffered a compression fracture of a verterbrae and was transported to the hospital in Page AZ.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0121
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated between two docks in the marina, just left of center of the water, in preparation to turn starboard and enter a slip.  The wind kicked up and shoved Vessel 1 backwards and to its port.  

Vessel 1''s operator put it in reverse and attempted to back away from the slipped houseboats along the dock to his port side.  As Vessel 1''s stern swung away from the dock, Vessel 1''s bow, port-side corner, swung into and damaged two houseboats slipped in the dock to its port side.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0122
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising northbound on Lake Powell, north of the north edge of the wakeless area at Anchovy Point.  Vessel 1 was operating at an estimated 5 mph or less due to choppy waves and wind.  Vessel 2 was cruising southbound and passed Vessel 1 on the port side.  The occupants of Vessel 1 estimated Vessel 2 passed 50-60 feet to the side of their vessel.  The operatior of Vessel 1 stated he kept "...a good distance from them."  

Vessel 2''s wake caused Vessel 1 to go up and down in an abrupt and notable fashion.  This upward/downward motion caused subject who was seated in Vessel 1, to be tossed upward, losing contact with her seat.  She then came down and struck her seat with her posterior in a sharp manner.  This impact caused injury to her lower back.  She was subsequently transported to the Page Hospital where she was evaluated and determined to have fractured a verterbrae.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0123
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/13/2018 I responded to the area of Scorpion Bay Marina''s breakwater at Lake Pleasant regional Park for a boater assist. Additional details provided to me by dispatch stated a male subject called in who was sitting on the breakwater outside of the marina and his boat took on water and was floating away.

Deputies and I boarded Lake Patrol Boat 78 and made our way to the breakwater. Once on the east side of Scorpion Bay Marina we could see a male on the breakwater wearing a red life jacket. We approached the male subject and brought him aboard our watercraft. The male stated his watercraft took a wave over the bow causing the engine to flood and forcing the watercraft underwater. It began to sink until just the bow was above water. He was able to swim to the breakwater and left his watercraft.

A boat passing by saw the watercraft and took it to the Scorpion Bay Courtesy dock. The operator was identified, was unarmed and was given a courtesy ride to the 10 lane boat ramp in the storm to retrieve his vehicle. Deputies met him back at the courtesy dock to help load his watercraft at this time. When asked, operator stated he purchased the watercraft for $2,300.00. It is unknown what damage was caused but his engine would no longer work.

Informational report only.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0124
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/2/18 at approximately 1240 hours, I was dispatched to a report of a watercraft collision in the area  Bermuda Flats. 

     I went to the dock and contacted Subject. He said he was traveling south along the shore just outside of the no wake zone in the Bermuda Flats area. Subject said that he was on plane and was traveling about 30 mph. He said a blue and white jetski turned in front of him. He said he attempted to slow down but the jetski turned right in front of them. He said that his boat struck the jetski. 

He said the operator and passenger were thrown into the water. Subject said that the driver was a hispanic male in his twenties. He said the passenger was a hispanic female in her thirties. He said that the operator told him he did not see them coming. The operator apologized. Subject said that at this point the male and female got back onto the jet ski. Subject said asked them who was going to pay for the damage to his boat. The female told him that they would not pay and then they left the scene. Subject said they were wearing black life jackets. He said his wife also got the registration. 

     I took photographs of the vessel. There was paint damage and transfer to the bow of Subject''s boat. Subject said the jetski had damage on the front of the bow. He said there was approximately a softball sized hole in the jetski. I collected Subject''s written statement. I then launched a boat and myself and Deputy went to attempt contact with the jet ski. We drove the area and had negative contact with the jetski. 

     On 9/3/18 I contacted ABC Bicycles and Jetski in Mesa. An employee advised me the jetski had been returned on 9/2/18. She said that the jetski was rented to subject2 who told them he did not know how the damage happened. She said he paid an agreed on amount to repair the damage. She said he paid in cash and she did not have any other contact information. I attempted contact several times with the phone number given and it rings busy.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0125
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-TOPOCK
NearestCityorTown: Topock, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
This was a two vessel fatality boat crash on the Colorado River, near Topock, involving 7 injured subjects, three deceased subjects and one missing currently. On 09/01/18 at approximately 2000 hours, a SleekCraft was traveling south from Grass Beach towards Pirates Cove. At the same time a Hallett vessel was traveling north from the gorge towards Pirates Cove.

Vessel one- SleekCraft

The SleekCraft was traveling south at approximately 25 miles per hour, traveling in the center of the river, closer to the Arizona side. The vessel had 5 other occupants. The operator reported they were traveling towards Pirates Cove to trailer their vessel at the time. The operator also advised they had been traveling with a pontoon boat, which was running directly behind the SleekCraft at the time of the incident.

Vessel two - Hallett

The Hallett was traveling north at approximately 25 miles per hour, traveling along the Arizona shoreline. The vessel had 9 other occupants. The occupants advised they were on their way back to Pirates Cove to trailer their vessel. There was a Magic vessel that was traveling with the Hallett at the time of the crash. This vessel was operating at approximately 25 miles per hour on the port side and slightly forward of the Hallett.

The operator of the Sleekcraft advised he observed the other vessel traveling north approximately 300 feet away from him. He advised he did not slow down and began to steer his vessel towards the Arizona shore line, contrary to navigation, in a possible attempt to avoid a collision. He advised right before the vessels hit, he turned hard to port in order to attempt to avoid the collision, this caused the v hull of his vessel to climb up the Hallett, eventually having his out drive ramp up the Hallett, causing massive damage with the skeg of the Sleekcraft puncturing the side of the Hallett.

The occupants of the Hallett all advised they did not see any oncoming vessels and did not notice any dramatic motions from the operator prior to the crash. Due to the angle of impact it is likely that just prior to the crash the operator of the Hallett also made a slight input to his steering to his port side, in an attempt to avoid the crash.

Due to the operations of the SleekCraft the vessel flipped upside down, causing the occupants to be ejected. The Hallett sustained massive hull damage and began to sink immediately. 

Three occupants from the Hallett sustained fatal trauma and went under water, one of which was the operator and one still missing. Five more occupants were injured beyond first aid. 

Two occupants from the SleekCraft were considered injured beyond first aid, including the operator.Operator1’s blood results came back at a .020 BAC. This was 5.5 hours after the incident and is subject to retrograde. Operator2’s blood results came back with a BAC of .072.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0126
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS IS A SINGLE VESSEL CRASH INVOLVING A SINGLE INJURED SUBJECT. THE VESSEL WAS OPERATING AT NIGHT AND STRUCK LAND AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR. 

ON SCENE THE OFFICERS DETECTED SIGNS OF IMPAIRMENT FROM THE OPERATOR. AFTER ANDMINISTERING SFSTS IT WAS DETERMINED THE OPERATOR WAS INTOXICATED AND WAS PLACED UNDER ARREST.

THE OCCUPANT \WAS INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO LAKE HAVASU MEDICAL CENTER.

THE VESSEL WAS RECOVERED BY DIVE TIME TOW SERVICE.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0127
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was making a starboard turn towards the dock in process of being docked in slip when it suddenly lost power to its starboard engine; this caused the vessel''s stern to slew to the starboard and towards other vessels docked along o and p docks.  Operator of vessel 1 increased power to port engine and turned his bow to the port, towards the open wakeless water.  As he was operating away from the docks on his starboard side, vessel 1 caught a slide attached to the stern of vessel 2 which was docked in slip.  This contact put a scrape along vessel 1''s starboard side and ripped the slide off of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 continued to turn to port, away from the docks, and struck vessel 3 which was docked in slip.  This contact involved the starboard corner of vessel 1''s swim-deck and the middle of the stern-most edge of vessel 3''s swim-deck and shoved vessel 3 forward in its slip.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0128
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 12, 2018 at approximately 8:00 A, I was dispatched to a reported non-injury vessel accident at Antelope Point Marina. I arrived on scene and contacted the operators of the two vessels. The owner/operator of vessel2 (2018 Marine Technologies 43 R/P) completed a witness statement. The operator of vessel1 (2017 Mastercraft NXT22) stated that he was at fault in the accident. At OPERATOR1''s request, he chose to read OPERATOR2''s voluntary statement, and sign the document acknowledging OPERATOR2''s account of the accident. 

Per the voluntary statement signed by both parties; OPERATOR1 attempted to dock the Mastercraft into the slip adjacent to the MT. the MT was moored with stern into slip and bow facing out into the waterway. OPERATOR1 pulled part way into the slip, then attempted to reposition his vessel and hit the throttle in reverse thus causing his Mastercraft''s starboard stern to strike the starboard bow of the MT. Involved parties assisted in docking the Mastercraft into the slip and contacted NPS law enforcement.

The Mastercraft sustained a 1-3 inch crack in the fiberglass at the point of impact. The MT sustained two 1-4 inch scratches in the paint and fiberglass damage at the point of impact. OPERATOR1 admitted all fault in the accident.
Approximately 2 hours were spend on the vessel accident investigation.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0129
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Yuma, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
This is a single vessel injury collision that occurred on 10/7/18 at 1350 hours.

V1 was traveling north or "up river" when the operator was distracted by his dog''s leash being tangled. As the operator was trying to untangle the leash, he failed to negotiate a curve in the river channel and collided with the bank, bow first.

The passenger was thrown forward and hit the interior of the bow, head first causing a laceration on her head and possible spinal injuries.
There were only minor scuffs to the bow of the boat.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0130
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 1st, 2018, I Game Warden, was patrolling the Colorado River by patrol vessel in Laughlin, Nevada. I was advised by an unknown subject on a personal watercraft (PWC) that there was a damaged PWC south of my location.

At approximately 1725 hours I had located the damaged PWC, vessel 1 (V1) bearing Nevada registration, and the operator near the Riverside Casino. Subject advised she was in a collision but was okay. At the time, Subject was passenger on a WC bearing California registration, unrelated to the collision. Subject and the female operator were attempting to secure V1 to the California registered PWC in order to tow it. I advised Subject that I would take over towing V1. I requested Subject to head to Fisherman''s Access launch ramp and to wait there for me. After I secured V1 to my patrol vessel, I attempted to tow it up river to the launch ramp. Due to the damage sustained I was unable to tow V1.
At approximately 1733 hours Game Wardens arrived on scene to assist. 

At approximately 1746 hours I was enroute to Fisherman''s Access launch ramp to meet Subject.
I arrived at the launch ramp at approximately 1749 hours. Once on scene I began my investigation. Subject was on scene with her father. Also on scene was a witness to the collision. I requested both = to fill out a witness statement (attached). 

Subject advised she was travelling upriver when she was cut off by another PWC near the Laughlin Bridge. Due to the action of the other PWC, Subject advised she collided with the pillar at the bridge. Subject advised she was ejected from V1 due to the collision. Subject advised she was not injured from the collision.

Father was advised of the location of V1 and informed he was responsible for retrieving V1 from the water.
At approximately 1834 hours I cleared the scene.

Conclusion
V1, operated by Subject, was travelling north on the Colorado River near the Laughlin Bridge on the Arizona side. Subject was cut off by another PWC causing Subject to change her direction of travel. When Subject changed the direction of travel V1 struck a pillar on the Laughlin Bridge. Subject was ejected and assisted by bystanders in the area. 

V1, owned by father, had damage to the bow, helm, and engine compartment. There was a portion of fiberglass missing from the bow. There was fiberglass damage on the port side. There was fiberglass damage to the starboard side. There was fiberglass damage to the helm. There was plastic damage to the helm. The engine was loose in the engine compartment. The helm was partially separated. It is estimated the V1 is totaled.

Subject was found at fault for the collision.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0131
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:54:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: VERDE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Carefree, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/01/2018 Deputies responded to the Willow Wash area of the Verde River near Horseshoe Lake area in the Tonto National Forest for a reported drowning call. 

Upon arrival, I spoke to the victim''s wife, brother, and brother''s wife. They all told me that Victim was in his kayak out on the water and had been paddling. Victim was not wearing a life jacket at the time. He stopped and stood up for an unknown reason. He then fell overboard into the water. He was unable to upright the kayak.

Victim then swam to the west towards the shoreline next to the roadway (Horseshoe Dam Road). While Victim was in that area, they lost sight of him and had apparently went under water and was never seen again. 

Borther tried locating Victim by entering the water and swimming around. He was unable to locate him and two citizens took over trying to locate Victim by swimming and diving for him. They too were unable to locate him.

MCSO Detectives, MCSO Divers, Phx PD Dive Team members, and support personnel responded the following day and began the search. 
The victim was recovered by divers on 12/6/2018.

The cause of the drowning is unknown at this time. The victim was turned over to the Maricopa County Medical Examiner''s Office for further investigation.
Nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0132
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: VERDE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Cottonwood, AZ
County: Yavapai
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/24/2018 at approximately 1245 hours, Deputies responded to a section of the Verde River near Thousand Trails RV Park in Cottonwood.  Report was a woman who was kayaking and capsized going overboard.  The victim then got her leg stuck between two boulders in the fast moving current.  Another kayaker floated to the woman and called 911 and gave GPS coordinates.  The kayaker said the woman was in the water for some time and was getting too cold to hold on anymore.  When Deputies located her, the victim was on her side with only her head above the water.  She was wearing a life jacket but with the fast moving water, it was not doing much to keep her above water.  Deputies waded out to the woman in waist deep water and held her up and attempted to free her leg but her leg was trapped between two large submerged boulders.

After about 10 minutes of attempting to free her, Verde Valley Fire Department paramedic entered the water and anchored the woman with a rope to prevent her from drifting further downstream.  The three rescuers were successful in moving one of the boulders freeing the woman.  She was disoriented and initially refused treatment and was treated on the scene for hypothermic shock and transported to the hospital.  She had been in the water for over 25 minutes and her core temperature had dropped to 94 degrees.  The woman was later identified at the hospital.  During the emergency room evaluation, it was discovered her leg was also broken and required surgery to pin the fracture.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0002
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at approximately 1656 hours, while attempting to launch his 1977 Challenger outboard vessel, operator failed to insert the boat plugs.  As a result, the 19'' vessel took on water and sank onto the south portion of the Saguaro Lake - boat ramp located in Mesa, Arizona - Maricopa County


BARDID: AZ-2019-0003
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, a 2002 25'' eliminator, was leaving the north mouth of the bridgewater channel and entering into the north basin.  The winds this day were gusting up to 30 miles per hour which caused large chop in the area.  

As vessel 1 was traveling at approximately 40 miles per hour, they struck a large wave which ejected all of the passengers from the boat.  The operator was able to turn around and retrieve the occupants.  One occupant suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.  The boat did not sustain damage.  

The operator was issued a citation for unreasonable speed for the conditions.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0004
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-7-2019 at approximately 1610 hours, a 24 foot power boat operated by its owner northbound at the mouth of the Agua Fria River was swamped by the wake of another boat.  The boat capsized ejecting the operator and his two passengers.  All three occupants of the boat reported they were ejected from the boat at the time of the crash.  Other than an abrasion to operator's right leg, there were no injuries to any of the occupants,


BARDID: AZ-2019-0005
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was returning to dock to retrieve more camping gear, struck a submerged rock and began taking on water. Occupants were able to get to shoreline and exit. No injuries.

Vessel was found with aft submerged and vessel tied off to a rock on shoreline.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0006
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: GILA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Clifton, AZ
County: Greenlee
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/3/2019 at approximately 1430 hours, operator was last seen kayaking along the gila river near the by-way bridge in greenlee county. He is from Colorado and has lived in Arizona for about 4 years. He was traveling with one person and kayaking the gila river when his kayak capsized after getting hung up on debris in swift water. He was not wearing a pfd. Subject reported the incident and the victim had been underwater for at least half an hour before help arrived. His body was seen floating down the river when the kayak was roped away from the debris pile, but still has not been recovered.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0007
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/11/2019 at 1627 hours, i was notified by MCSO Dispatch that a watercraft was sinking in Jackass Cove at Lake Pleasant. I arrived on scene and located a 1986 Searay watercraft on the shoreline. I observed a large hole to the starboard side of the watecraft and a large amount of water was observed inside the cabin. There were no occupants in the vicinity of the watercraft. 

I made contact with the registered owner of the watercraft via telephone. The registered owner stated he sold the watercraft mulitple months ago but never obtained a bill of sale. He was notified of the watercrafts location. 

The watercraft was later removed from the area, nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0008
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
DISPATCH:
On Monday 4/29/19 at approximately 1926 hours, the Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office (MCSO) received a report of a boat accident involving a male subject who sustained a concussion and is currently located at the Saguaro Lake Marina dock in the Tonto National Forest, AZ.

Sergeant called me out and I was dispatched to this call and enroute at approximately 1937 hours. 

INTERVIEW WITH BOAT OPERATOR:
I arrived on scene at approximately 1955 hours, and EMS was already on scene assessing the injured subject. I made contact with injured subject and boat operator at the Saguaro Lake Marina where the injured was laying on the floor of the boat which was a 1988 Sea Ray 18 foot. Victim was being treated my medical professionals while I spoke with the boat operator. The following is a brief summary of my interview with Operator. 

Operator said he was part of a group home and took several kids out on the water in his boat. Operator was operating the boat with Victim and another juvenile named, who verbally identified himself. Operator said Victim and Subject were on an inflatable tube which was being pulled by the boat when maneuvering a curve and collided with a wake which caused the two riders to fall off and hit the water. When speaking with Subject he said he was not injured and refused medical attention. Operator said they all were wearing personal floatation devices (PFDs). 

Operator said he was traveling at a speed of approximately 20-22 MPH. Operator said this incident occurred near Echo Beach which is located at approximately 33.568392, -111.517278. I asked Operator if he was drinking or on a drugs. Operator told me he was not drinking nor doing drugs. Deputy arrived on scene and assisted with interviews. Deputy conducted HGN and there were no signs of impairment nor did I see or smell anything which would lead me to believe Operator was impaired. Deputy also conducted a boat safety inspection of Operator'' boat and confirmed he had all the required safety equipment. 

INTERVIEW WITH VICTIM:
While Victim was sitting inside the ambulance, I spoke with him briefly to get his statement. I asked Victim if he had any alcohol or drugs and he indicated he has not been drinking or using drugs. Victim said he was on a tube float which has handles and small wings attached. Victim said they got a little air before hitting the water. Victim said he became nauseous and felt like he sustained a concussion. Victim decided to self-transport with a family member to Mountain Vista with non-life threatening issues. (EMS Run# 19092936). 

See attached boat crash report for further.

Nothing further from this Deputy.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0009
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON THE DATE OF 04/21/2019 AND APPROXIMATE TIME OF 1518 HOURS, I WAS CONTACTED BY AN INDIVIDUAL REGARDING ANOTHER UNKNOWN INDIVIDUAL WHO COLLIDED WITH HIS JET SKI AS HE WAS OPERATING HIS OWN JET SKI IN THE GENERAL AREA.  

Operator2 EXPLAINED, HE WAS SIMPLY FLOATING ON HIS JET SKI, WHEN THE OTHER OPERATOR APPROACHED HIM AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, ATTEMPTED TO CONDCUT A SHARP TURN IN FRONT OF HIM AND COLLIDED WITH THE SIDE OF HIS JET SKI, CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE (APPROX. $2500.00.)  


BARDID: AZ-2019-0010
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/21/2019 at approximately 1840 hours I was approached by operator1 in refence to a hit and run collision between him and a second personal watercraft. Operator1 stated the accident occurred right at the No Wake Zone outside of the 10 Lane Boat Ramp. Operator1 stated he was making his final pass before bringing his personal watercraft back to the 10 Lane to leave.

Operator1 said he was traveling eastbound right at the buoy line. While traveling east he noticed a second personal watercraft coming westbound on his port side. Operator1 said the personal watercraft started to turn into him striking the port aft side of his personal watercraft. There was extensive damage to this area of his personal watercraft in the fiberglass. Operator1 stated the personal watercraft he was on was rented. 

Operator1 was unable to provide a direction of travel from the run watercraft but stated it had two people aboard. Another person in his group stated the run watercraft was yellow in color but were still unable to provide a direction of travel or description of the operator. Operator1 stated he was not injured and said the accident happened right behind me as I was heading into the10 Lane Boat ramp. i did not hear a collision and Operator1 did not immediately come up to me to tell me about the accident.

I did not see a yellow personal watercraft while speaking with Operator1 but was unable to immediately check the area due to other calls for service at the time. I did take a few seconds to look at the other personal watercraft who were with Operator1 to see if they had any damage and I did not see any damage.

My MCSO issued body worn camera was active.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0011
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/05/19 at 1639 hours Victim became injured while attempting to water ski behind a Sea Ray watercraft near Castle Creek, Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Operator was the operator/owner of the 1986 Watercraft Ski Boat. While Victim was attempting to board the inner tube, Operator accelerated the engine thinking Victim had already boarded the floatation device. 

Victim stated upon the propeller starting, she felt herself get sucked into the propeller. Victim was able to prevent herself from being sucked under the watercraft and received several lacerations to her outer left leg and a minor laceration to her right ankle. Victim was transported for non-life threatening medical care.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0012
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/05/2019 at approximately 1705 hours, there was a report of an injured person located at the Scorpion Bay Marina (10970 W. Penninsula Blvd Peoria, AZ 85383). At approximately 1726 hours, I arrived on scene contacting the multiple people involved in the collision. I identified the operator with two passengers. They explained they were approximately 300 ft northwest of the Scorpion Bay Marina following their friends in a boat. Due to the wakes emitting from the boat they turned right to get out from behind the boat. When they went over the wake the PWC nosed down into the water dumping all 3 occupants off the PWC. 

Victim’s left eye struck the rear of the PWC when she was ejected. Another friend got onto the PWC taking it to their camp at an unknown location and all 3 above subjects went to the Scorpion Bay Marina for medical assistance. I conducted follow up obtaining the information for the PWC which was identified as a Rental from Phoenix ATV and Jet Ski Rental located at 1833 W. Mountain View Rd Phoenix, AZ 85021. The PWC was reported to have no damage and operating normally. For further information please refer to the MCSO IR19-013390.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0013
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/16/2019 at 1654 hours, I was dispatched to the Lake Pleasant Harbor in reference to an individual aboard watercraft with back pain. Fire located the individuals and I was able to contact the Operator of the watecraft via telephone. 

The operator stated he was operating the 17 foot Glastron watercraft with two individuals on board.  They were in the main protion of the lake when their boat was hit by a wake. Operator stated the wake caused one of the occupants to have back pain. He did not want to move and requested the fire department. 

Peoria Fire Department located the watercraft and later transported him to the hospital for precatuionary care. 

No other injuries and no property damage resulted. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0014
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Carefree, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat had just launched from the Jojoba boat ramp at Bartlett Lake. While cruising out to the middle of the lake but still in the Jojoba boat ramp area, another boat came by causing a wake which went over the bow of the victim boat swamping it. This caused the boat to capsize. All three occupants were not wearing lifejackets but were able to locate them and use them for floatation devices.

Operator stated that some of the items which belonged to him and subject1 were lost to the bottom of the lake. Speaking to Operator he first did not want a boating accident report, but changed his mind since the total loss/damage from subject and himself was estimated at about $3,850.00.

Items lost in the incident were described below;

Operator''s items:
Fishing tackle, battery, and battery box- $400.00
Galaxy S8 cell phone w/ Otterbox - $1,300.00
(3) Three chipped vehicle keys - $150.00 each

Subject1’s items:
Galaxy S10 cell phone- $1,200.00
All black Coach wallet- $200.00
Prada eye glasses in a Prada case- $300.00

Total damage/loss: $3,850.00.

Operator stated he did not know if his insurance covers the lost items.

Nothing further at this time


BARDID: AZ-2019-0015
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/19/2019 I responded to the area of Paul''s Hideaway for a boater assist. Additional details stated a watercraft was in the Agua Fria River and was sinking. As I was on another call It took approximately an hour to respond to the area. I advised Tow Boat U.S. of the watercrafts location and my extended response time and he advised me he would assist in locating the vessel.

When arriving on scene I activated my MCSO issued body camera and contacted the owner and operator of the watercraft. Operator1 advised he had purchased the watercraft 2 days prior and this was his first time on the lake with it. Operator1 stated he was fishing in the area when he noticed some water in the keel. He stated he put the watercraft in reverse and more water came in the back.

Operator1 stated the water started to rise and he was unable to make it back to where he launched at due to the windy rough weather conditions. Operator1 advised since this was his first time on the lake in years he believes he forgot to put the plug in his boat. As the boat was fully submerged at this time I was not able to verify this. On 5/20/2019 Tow Boat U.S. recovered the watercraft and advised the plug was not in the watercraft and this was the cause for the watercraft flooding.

I did not find any impairment for Operator1 and he was not cited for any violations of Arizona state law.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0016
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 had backed vessel 1 out of slip and was turning to port (to the north) when the wind gusted hard, pushing vessel 1 forward and to starboard.  

Vessel 2 was docked in slip, the next slip to the north.  Vessel 1''s  starboard-side rear-corner made contact with the slide that was mounted on the stern of vessel 2 and ripped that slide free from its mountings.  Vessel 1 suffered a 2-3 inch tear in its shade screening.  Vessel 2''s only damage was the slide being torn free of its mountings.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0017
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 0417-19 at 1544hrs a minor injury accident occured on the Colorado River in the 1200blk of Hwy 95 Bullhead City AZ. 

Operator of vessel 2 reported he was about to board PWC from shoreline, when struck by operator of vessel 1.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0018
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 AND V2 WERE TRAVELLING NORTH BOUND THE COLORADO RIVER ON THE NEVADA SIDE.  V1 MADE A TURN IN FRONT OF V2 CAUSING V2 TO HIT V1.  THERE WERE ONLY MINOR INJURIES TO V1 OPERATOR AND V2 PASSENGER.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0019
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER BEHIND V2.  V2 SLOWED DOWN BUT THE OPERATOR OF V1 DID NOT AND STRUCK THE BACK OF V2.  BOTH OPERATORS WERE INJURED.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0020
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS DEPARTING THE DOCKS AT 1477 QUEENS BAY (D DOCK) WHEN THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE STERN COLLIDED WITH VESSEL TWO  (PORT STERN) WHICH WAS PROPERLY MOORED AT THE LOCATION.

UPON OFFICERS ARRIVAL EIGHT PASSENGERS ON VESSEL ONE LEFT THE SCENE AND WERE UNABLE TO BE LOCATED AND DOCUMENTED AS PASSENGERS.

THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VESSEL AFTER LEAVING THE DOCK TO AVOID THE COLLISION.  THE OPERATOR ADVISED HE HAD LIMITED BOATING EXPERIENCE AND HAD ONLY DRIVEN A PONTOON BOAT THE DAY IT WAS RENTED.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0021
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING N/B THROUGH THE BRIDGE WATER CHANNEL WHEN THE DRIVER FAILED TO NEGOTIATE THE VESSEL AND STRUCK THE VICTIM WHO WAS HANGING OFF THE BACK OF A PARTY BARGE. 

THE VICTIM WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE VESSEL AND THE BARGE. THE VICTIM LATER LOCATED THE POLICE AS SHE WAS HAVING TROUBLE SPEAKING AND THOUGHT THAT SHE MAY HAVE SOME INJURIES TO HER THROAT. SHE WAS LATER CHECKED BY THE LAKE HAVASU CITY FIRE DEPT FOR HER INJURIES. THE VESSEL HAD SPOKEN TO THE VICTIM REMAINED ON SCENE FOR THE ACCIDENT REPORT AND TO SPEAK TO THE POLICE.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0022
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING S/B IN THE BRIDGE WATER CHANNEL WHEN THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL PLACED THE VESSEL IN REVERSE TO ATTEMPT TO PICK UP A PASSENGER OFF A MOORED BARGE. THE PASSENGER FELL INTO THE WATER CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SLAM THE BOAT INTO FORWARD AND THEN BACK INTO REVERSE CAUSING THE VESSEL TO STRIKE VESSEL 2 WHO WAS IN NORMAL OPERATION AND HEADING S/B/ THREW THE BRIDGEWATER CHANNEL.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0023
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND IN THE BRIDGEWATER CHANNEL NEAR SIGN 2 WHEN THE PORT SIDE NEAR THE STERN COLLIDED WITH VESSEL TWO ON THE PORT SIDE NEAR THE STERN  WHICH WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND THROUGH THE CHANNEL.  AT THIS TIME IT WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED WHICH VESSEL WAS OPERATING IN AN UNSAFE MANNER TO AVOID THE COLLISION.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0024
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While operator1 was docking his vessel. He was struck by another vessel. Operator1 was operating his 1998 Lowe boat. He was struck by Operator2. Operator2 was operating his 1964 Star Craft. Operator2 then left the scene. Operator1 drove his vessel onto the lake and obtained Operator2''s information. Deputy was then able to locate Operator2s vehicle and left a business card. Operator2 contacted the Sheriff''s Office and I spoke to him. He stated that the wind had kicked up and pushed him into Operator1''s Vessel. I am sending charges of 5-349F and 5-341A to the County Attorney.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0025
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 11, 2019 Arizona Game and Fish Officer (AZGFD) and Nevada Department of Wildlife Officer were on patrol at the Community Park Beach in Bullhead City.  A woman flagged Officer down to report a hit and run collision between her personal watercraft (PWC) and another south of the swim only beach at the park.  Officer completed the Arizona Boating Incident Report form.  

OPERATOR1 explained that she was traveling south on the Colorado River and made a left turn to travel north toward Community Park.  In the middle of her turn another PWC collided with hers.  The PWC then fled heading south on the river.  

OPERATOR1 and her daughter were ejected from the PWC and went into the water.  OPERATOR1 explained that she did not need medical attention.  OPERATOR1 did not get a good look at the other PWC and did not have any details to identify it.  Officer took pictures of the PWC and got a written statement from OPERATOR1.  Officer provided OPERATOR1 with an AZGFD report number for her reference.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0026
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was departing the docks when it collided with the stern of vessel three which was properly moored and unattended.  

After striking vessel three, vessel one reversed and struck the stern of vessel two which was properly moored and unattended.  The operator of vessel one docked vessel one in the original dock position and left the area without leaving the necessary information with vessel two or vessel three.  The owner of vessel three advised his vessel had very minimal damage and he declined to be listed as a victim or have any police involvement in this matter. 

The operator of vessel one was located approx. An hour and a half later asleep.  Operator1 claimed to have no knowledge of operating vessel one. 

Operator1 was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident pursuant to 5-349.a3.  Operator1 was booked, cited, and held for court at the lake havasu city police department.  

Operator1 submitted to a pbt.  At the jail which revealed she was .201.  

Refer to dr 19-02690 for further detail.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0027
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-WILLOW BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City, NV
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 25, 2019 U.S. Park Ranger was on vessel patrol south of the Willow Beach Marina in Lake Mead National Recreation Area at approximately 1711 hours when he came across a person being pulled out of the water near river marker 50.  The unconscious man later was rescued out of the water by a private citizen and moved to Ranger boat.  VICTIM was unconscious and was treated by EMS on the dock for approximately 60 mines and was later evacuated from the area by Mercy Air Flight.  Witnesses on scene stated VICTIM had stood up to get a bottle of water from the cooler while the vessel was in motion and fell overboard when it was navigating another vessel''s wake.

On May 28th, 2019 U.S. Park Ranger interviewed VICTIM at UMC hospital in Las Vegas.  During the interview VICTIM confirmed the following from the incident on May 25th, 2019:
-The boat was cruising when VICTIM stood up.
-VICTIM had consumed alcohol and was feeling the effects on his balance.
-When the boat VICTIM was aboard hit choppy water from another vessel''s wake, he used a small fiberglass door for support.
-The fiberglass door VICTIM used for support broke off, causing him to fall overboard.
-VICTIM lost consciousness in the water.

-END REPORT-


BARDID: AZ-2019-0028
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/26/2019 at approximately 1915 hours, there was a report of a boating collision located in the Scorpion Bay Marina Lake Pleasant Peoria, AZ 85383. At approximately 1936 hours, I arrived on scene contacting multiple subjects whose boats were involved in a collision. operator explained he was attempting to dock his boat in the Scorpion Bay Marina boat slip. While attempting to dock his boat by backing in, a gust of wind blew him north toward other boats docked in the C boat slips. Operator''s rear starboard corner struck the anchor on the bow of the boat docked. Operator then reversed his boat in an attempt to correct his course and collided with boats in slips. Operator''s boat struck the bow anchor of the boat and caused a minor scuff on another boat. There were multiple witnesses on scene who explained the same circumstances.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0029
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND IN THE BRIDGEWATER CHANNEL NEAR SIGN #1 WHEN HE HIT THE REAR STARBOARD SIDE OF  VESSEL #2 CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FIBERGLASS AND THEN ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT ITS COURSE AND THEN STRUCK THE STERN STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL #3 CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SWIMSTEP AND LADDER OF VESSEL #3.  

THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 WAS LATER FOUND TO BE AN INEXPERIENCED VESSEL OPERATOR AS WELL AS BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL WHICH LED TO HIS ARREST FOR OUI.  PRIOR TO COLLIDING WITH VESSEL #2 AND #3 VESSEL #1 WAS DESCRIBED AS WEAVING IN AND OUT OF SLOWER MOVING NORTHBOUND VESSEL TRAFFIC TRAVELING AT APPROX. 10-15 MPH.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0030
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/26/2019 at about 1158 hours, Operator1 from Game and Fish Department was attempting to stop a jet ski near Two Cow Cove in Lake Pleasant. While driving head on with the Jet Ski, Operator1 advised once he got close to the jet ski he was going to slow the boat down. While attempting to slow the vehicle down, the throttle did not work, causing the boat to collide with the Jet ski. No one was injured in the collision.  Operator2 made it to shore but had significant damage to the front portion of hi jet ski. Game and fish boat did not have damage.

End of my brief synopsis.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0031
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/26/2019 at approximately 1420 hours, there was a report of a subject drowning near the Bobcat Day Use area in Lake Pleasant Peoria, AZ 85383. Additional details provided to me by dispatch stated the male had been underwater for 5 minutes.
     At approximately 1434 hours, I arrived at the Bobcat Day Use area. I contacted the daughter who was with the drowned victim and she advised of the following:  Subject picked up her father on the rented PWC from the shore near their camp site. Before Victim got onto the PWC with Subject he did not have a life vest on. 
Subject advised some of the members of her family were telling Victim to put a life jacket on but he refused. Subject and Victim. began to drive east away from the shore line. Subject advised while she was driving, about 300ft away from the shore line, she took a hard left turn and the PWC flipped over causing her and Victim to fall in the water.  

Subject grabbed him but advised he seemed to be unconscious. Her brother was driving by and helped assist Subject with their father Victim up above the water. Subject advised when her brother was helping, she noticed her father Victim  turning blue. Brother and Subject advised Victim did not know how to swim. In their attempt to help their father above water, they could not hold him and released him, causing Victim to go under water. Brother then drove his PWC back to shore and advised the group his father went under water and they could not locate him. One of the family members called the police. Subject got on the PWC and drove back to shore.
End of brief synopsis.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0032
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/9/2019 I responded to Pleasant Harbor Marina for a boat accident which occurred between a rental pontoon boat and a commercial pontoon boat in Humbug Cove. Additional Details provided to me by dispatch stated Pleasant Harbour rentals was requesting a report for damage to one of their watercraft.

Upon arriving on scene I activated my MCSO issued body camera and contacted a male subject who stated he was operating the rented watercraft at the time of the accident. Operator2 stated he did not rent the pontoon and was not driving it that day but stated when they approached a watercraft selling hamburgers he jumped in the operators seat to try and avoid colliding with it. 

When he did he stated he put the watercraft into forward instead of reverse, striking the hamburger boat. Once the two watercrafts collided he stated he put it into reverse and backed away. There was an exchange of information between the two watercrafts and they ordered burgers then headed back to Pleasant Harbour Marina.

While speaking with Operator2 I could smell a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his person. His eyes were bloodshot, watery, and red, and his speech was slow. I asked Operator2 how much he had to drink and he stated a couple. I asked if I could conduct Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus and he said I could. Operator2 Exhibited 6 of 6 cues of impairment. I asked Operator2 if he had any alcohol to drink after the collision and he stated he did not. A few seconds later Operator2 stated he did have a couple shots afterwards to calm his nerves. I spoke with the rental staff and they stated Operator2 was not operating at the time the boat was returned. I asked Operator2 if he would provide a breath sample and he agreed. Operator2 blew a 0.131 with a Lifeloc FC10 Plus Preliminary Breath Tester.

Since Operator2 admitted to drinking after the accident and was not seen operating the watercraft on its approach to the marina he was not placed under arrest for Operating under the influence.

I next located the second watercraft which was selling Hamburgers in Humbug Cove. The owner of the watercraft was identified. She stated the rented pontoon was coming in to their anchored watercraft. On its approach there was a rope which connected the two watercrafts together. She stated the rented pontoon boat continued to drive around their watercraft in a clockwise manner from the Port front side to the Aft Starboard side. She then stated they told them to just turn the motors off and pull themselves in. She stated there was a sudden jolt as the rented pontoon struck them from behind. She stated there was an exchange of information before the rented pontoon boat left.

The hamburger boat sustained damage to the aluminum siding on the aft starboard side. the rented pontoon boat sustained damage front starboard side.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0033
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling South on Lake Havasu at approximately 1530 hours. Vessel 1 had 9 occupants on the vessel. The vessel was being operated in red flag weather and began taking on water over the stern. 

He stated that he tried to reposition people in the boat but it did not help. He was heading toward land as the boat began to sink. He made it to Mesquite Bay North when the boat sank. They got everyone off of the vessel to the docks and tied the watercraft off at the docks. Several passengers left the area prior to contact. 

Seatow responded to the scene to recover the watercraft. The owner of the watercraft was notified and wished to have it towed.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0034
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 made a left hand u-turn into vessel 2. Vessel kept traveling north and vessel 1 went underneath vessel 2. No one was injured and owners of vessel 2 have yet to report any damage to their boat.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0035
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/16/2019 at 1552 hours, I was approached by a watercraft whose occupants indicated a passenger had broken their leg. I made contact with both the injured party and the operator of the watercraft. The operator and the injured party both had consistent statements regarding the cause of the injuries. 

Both individuals stated the boat was adrift in the middle of the lake. Victim was standing in the cabin area of the watercraft. Her daughter was climbing down from the bow of the boat and slipped. when the daughter slipped, she fell on top of Victim legs and pinned it to a step. The incident left Victim with a noticeably broken leg. 

Peoria Fire Dept responded via watercraft and provided medical treatment. Victim was later transported to Boswell hospital for further treatment. There was no collision involved in this incident and no other injured parties. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0036
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:03:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LYMAN RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: St Johns, AZ
County: Apache
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject1 and sister, subject2 were on vehicle 2. Subject1 was not wearing a life vest. Their parents were on vehicle 1. The conditions were winds of over 50 mph. Waves were over two feet. The two vessels went out for a drive. Vehicle 1 tipped over causing the occupants to go into the water and they were wearing life vests. Vehicle 1 was upside down. Vehicle 2 approached and subject1 jumped into the water to help turn vehicle 1 over for his parents. He could not flip vehicle 1 and he became tired. Subject2 said he tried to swim to a nearby buoy but could not make it and went under. Subject1 drowned and his body was recovered on 5/21/2019 by mohave county and gila county dive teams. Many open and unopened coors light cans were found in the compartments of both jet skis.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0037
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was stopped in the open water of Lake Powell, AZ, up Navajo Canyon.  The vessel was being used as a swimming platform.  OPERATOR departed the vessel voluntarily as a swimmer.  OPERATOR experienced panic upon swimming in such a large body of water with the accompanying waves.  Wind and waves caused Vessel 1 to drift away from OPERATOR faster than he could keep up.  Vessel 1 was operated back to OPERATOR, bow-on.  OPERATOR swam to the stern of the vessel and accessed the swim-ladder to climb aboard the rear-deck.  As OPERATOR was climbing the ladder, his left knee hit the unmoving propeller of the starboard-side outboard motor.  That contact resulted in a 1" or 1.5" laceration on the top of his knee.  He then finished coming aboard and received first-aid for his lacerated knee and was later transported to the Page, AZ hospital where he received three stitches on his knee.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0038
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 stated that when he piloted the vessel into the area on lake powell known as the "maytag straights" (between buoys 1 and 4), his engine suddenly quit. The water conditions at the time were poor with confused seas peaking at 3-5 feet in height. 

Unable to maneuver the craft, operator1 stated that several waves broached the vessel’s bow and filled it with water. He turned his bilge pump on and he and his passenger attempted to bail out the boat with plastic buckets to no avail. The boat filled with water and sank to its gunnels. Operator1 and his passenger exited the vessel and were picked up by a passing vessel and taken to shore. The involved boat was towed to antelope point marina where it was subsequently recovered by operator1. I arrived in a nps vessel approximately 5-10 minutes after operator1 and his passenger were picked up. The swamped vessel was located near buoy 3 at that time. Another nps vessel arrived shortly thereafter and took over the scene. I departed the scene at approximately 1518 hours. I interviewed operator1 by telephone on 6/10/2019 to obtain the information contained in this report.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0039
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-12-2019 at approximately 1539 hours, Vessel 1 was traveling South on Lake Havasu and had just exited the Thompson Bay buoy line which is a no wake zone. 

Vessel 1 was going approximately 30 miles per hour when the vessel hit a wake causing the 2 passengers on board of the vessel to be ejected into the water. The operator of the vessel was knocked unconscious as a result of hitting the water. Operator was placed on another vessel that was in the area and transported to the Rotary Park beach where she was transported to Lake Havasu City Regional Medical Center and treated for injuries to her head and right leg. Passenger 2 got back onto the vessel and then operated the vessel to Rotary Park Beach.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0040
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL1 WAS BEING OPERATED BY OPERATOR 1 ON LAKE POWELL AND WAS RETURNING TO SHORE NEAR THE WAHWEAL BUOY FIELD. ALSO ON BOARD WERE PASSENGERS 1-3 (TOTAL OF 4 PERSONS ON BOARD). PASSENGERS 2 AND 3 (JUVENILES) WERE WEARING PROPERLY SIZED PFDs. DUE TO INCREASED WIND, A LARGE WAVE CAME OVER THE BOW OF THE VESSEL AND SWAMPED THE VESSEL. NEARBY VESSELS ASSISTED BY TAKING PASSENGERS 1-3 OFF VESSEL 1 AND TO SHORE. OPERATOR 1 DONNED HIS PFD AND WITH THE HELP OF FAMILY MEMBERS ON ANOTHER VESSEL, ATTEMPTED TO RECOVER VESSEL 1, BUT WERE UNABLE TO DO SO AND ABANDONED VESSEL 1.

VESSEL 1 BEGAN TAKING ON WATER. THE PASSENGERS AND OPERATOR WERE TAKEN OFF OF THE VESSEL BY NEARBY BOATS AD WERE CONTACTED ON LAND AT STATELINE RAMP. AFTER INFORMATION HAD BEEN COLLECTED FOR REPORTS, OPERATOR 1 AND A FAMILY MEMBER DEPARTED IN OTHER VESSEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO RECOVER VESSEL 1. THEY WERE MET BY EXECUTIVE SERVICES AND VESSEL 1 WAS RECOVERED.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0041
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-27-19 at 1831 hrs, a minor injury watercraft accident occuured involving one vessel at the Community Park boat ramp located at 1241 highway 95 Bullhead City, AZ.

 The operator of vessel one while attempting to dock, reported he accidently throttled the vessel striking a brickwall just north of the boat ramp. The operator suffered minor injury to his left elbow and a laceration to his nose. The operator refused medical treatment. The operator became uncooperative with invesgating officers. The operator during the investigation was asked if he had been drinking. The Operator advised " yes." The operator is being investigated for OUI.  
Charges pending


BARDID: AZ-2019-0042
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/05/2019 at around 1230 hours, the operator was underway, making sharp turns while in Lost Dutchman Bay on Canyon Lake. The operator lost control, possibly hitting a wake incorrectly, and was ejected off the personal watercraft. The operator then landed on top of the personal watercraft, injuring her right leg. No other watercraft were identified as being involved in this incident, and there were no other passengers on the personal watercraft at the time of the collision.  

The operator was transported on a personal watercraft to the Sheriff''s Aid Station for medical assistance. AMR Ambulance Service responded to the Aid Station and later transported the subject to the Cardon Children''s Hospital for further treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0043
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by activity equi
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: clip failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/14/19 at approximately 1715hrs, Vessel #1 was towing Vessel #2, from the Channel Opening, on Saguaro Lake. In the Tonto National Forest, AZ. The tow rope hook broke, from Vessel #2, striking and injuring an occupant on Vessel #1.

I contacted the operator of Vessel #1, at Mountain Vista Medical Center, where the injured occupant was transported to. Operator1 said he was assisting Vessel #2, after seeing a male subject, in the water, swimming, trying to pull Vessel #2, The male subject handed him the end of a rope, which he attached to his ski tower. After the male subject boarded Vessel #2, Operator1 started towing it. As the rope tension increased, it broke free from Vessel #2 and struck Subject1, who was seated in the rear middle seat of the Vessel #1. Subject1 sustained injury to his right eye area. Operator1 immediately transported him to the boat ramp leaving Vessel #2 in the water. Subject1 was transported by private vehicle to the hospital. Vessel #1 was removed from the water prior to my investigation and was in the hospital parking lot.

Operator1 said Vessel #2 was a white and red 12 foot runabout boat, with a family of four on board. He did not get Vessel #2''s registration number, names of people on board or the name of the registered owner. I examined the rope Operator1 said was handed to him to tow. It is red braided nylon with a white core. The rope was intact. The end of the rope had a looped knot which was affixed to a brass clip, approximately 3 inches long. The brass clip was broken and missing about a one inch piece of brass from the top rounded proton.

Subject1 was treated at the hospital for laceration next to his right eye, which was swollen.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0044
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: WILLOW SPRINGS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Payson, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 6th of May, 2019, at approximately 1600 hours, Victim became separated from his boat without a PFD.  He called for help while barely treading water.  A Good Samaritan swam to him and attempted to tow him to shore.  Roughly 20-25 yards from shore, he went limp and sank under the surface and drowned.  His body was retreived from where he sank (in 18'' of water) the next day.

No one knows for sure how the victim came to be separated from his vessel.  His boat was discovered floating vertically in the water, bow up.  

When recovered, VICTIM's vessel was found to be heavily loaded at the stern with no added weight to the bow.  The VICTIM's daughter reported she had observed his vessel had approximately 4 inches of freeboard above the waterline when he was in it.  The weather conditions on the day of the drowning involved winds of 15-25 mph and waves of 6"-2' in height.  It was concluded VICTIM's vessel took on water and eventually sank, stern-first.  The VICTIM did not have a PFD on his person and none were recovered from his vessel nor discovered anywhere in association with this drowning.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0045
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 16, 2019 at approximately 11:40 AM Arizona Game and Fish Officer and Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Officer were on patrol on the Colorado River in a fully marked patrol boat below Davis Dam.  Two individuals on a personal watercraft (PWC) alerted the officers to a collision that had occurred under Laughlin Bridge.  

At approximately 11:45 AM Officers arrived on scene.  Officer1 observed several individuals rendering aid to two female subjects who had been ejected from their PWC.  Officer1 attempted to render aid to the injured subjects.  One individual later identified as V1 occupant had a laceration to her head and complained of back and chest pain.  Officer1 provided gauze to treat the wound and instructed the patrons helping her to not move her in order to prevent exacerbating a potential back injury.  

The second injured individual appeared to have broken bones in her left arm and complained of severe back pain.  She had one arm underneath a rock, the individuals helping her removed the rock.  At approximately 12:00 PM Bullhead Fire department arrived on scene as well as two Bullhead Police Department units and several life guards.  At the instruction of medical personnel V1 OCCUPANT was placed on a backboard and air lifted to a hospital in Las Vegas Nevada.  Shortly after OPERATOR was also placed on a backboard and air lifted to Las Vegas.  Officer1 then secured the scene and attempted to get witness statements from the injured party''s family and those rendering aid.  Officer1 learned the following information.  

At approximately 11:30 AM OPERATOR was operating the rental PWC heading upriver (North) from a beach on the Arizona side of the river on the south side of Laughin bridge with V1 OCCUPANT as a passenger.  A large wake from a boat heading the opposite direction created a wake which caused OPERATOR to lose control of the PWC and steered it to the starboard (right) side into the rocks.  OPERATOR and V1 OCCUPANT''S family attempted to render aid as well as several by standers.  

On June 17, 2019 Officer followed up with V1 OCCUPANT and OPERATOR to obtain statements and to assess injuries.  Officer learned the following information: V1 occupant stated that Operator and herself had been traveling up river toward the bridge. V1 occupant stated that when they got to the bridge that she remembers the PWC turning sharply and heading towards shore and then does not remember anything else after that. V1 occupant suffered a laceration to her head as well as a broken rib and pneumothorax.

Operator stated that she remembers traveling upriver and when she got to the bridge the PWC suddenly jerked to the starboard side. Operator stated that she was traveling at a high rate of speed and that this jerk pointed them directly towards shore. Operator stated that she tried to stop and turn away but was unable to control the PWC. Operator stated that they hit the shore at the continued high rate of speed and that she does not remember much else after that. Operator suffered a fracture to her left arm that needed to be surgically repaired.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0046
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/25/2019 at approximately 0030 hours, operator was operating his boat near South Barker Island and 1702 Rock leaving the Agua Fria River area. While heading south/west he observed a rock cropping from the water surface with a hazard buoy marker near it. 

He swerved right to avoid colliding with the rock and collided with a reef under the water surface beaching his boat. An unknown subject later arrived and attempted to tow boat to the 10 Lane Boat Ramp. 

Approximately 100 ft south of the collision location while being towed the boat sunk. The unknown subject then transported subjects to the 10 Lane Boat Ramp to obtain further assitance. For additional information please see MCSO report IR19-019255.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0047
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/02/19 operator was riding his Jet Ski in the Windy Hill area at Roosevelt Lake.  Operator was attempting to jump waves put out from a family members wakeboard boat when he jumped one wave and landed hard making him collide with the Jet Ski, knocking him unconsious. Family jumpped in to pull him on board the boat and brought him to shore for medical treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0048
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND IN THE BRIDGEWATER CHANNEL NEAR SIGN ONE WHEN IT PUSHED OFF OF A VESSEL ALSO TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE WHICH CAUSED IT TO COLLIDE WITH VESSEL TWO WHICH WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND THROUGH THE CHANNEL.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE ADVISED THE OCCUPANTS IN THE OTHER SOUTHBOUND VESSEL ASSISTED IN PUSHING HER PERSONAL WATERCRAFT AWAY WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO HER COLLIDING WITH THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL TWO.  THE ONLY VESSELS ON SCENE WERE VESSEL ONE AND VESSEL TWO.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0049
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The subject was operating the PWC and jumping the wake. He said that he had not been operating it long and tried to jump a wake. He said he was approximately a couple hundred feet from the boat but the wake was still big. He said he jumped the wake and came down on the PWC. He said his mouth struck the handlebars of the PWC.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0050
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: COCONINO COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Upon arrival at approximately 0809 hours, I noted Page Fire using foam on a boat that was still on its trailer. The boat and trailer were still hitched to a truck. The boat and truck were 200 yards south of the water on the launch ramp. They were facing east and the trailer was against the west curb. No injuries were reported other than a minor burn on the foot of subject1. The boat had burned almost all the way to the trailer.

OPERATOR1 stated that the incident actually started on the water. The boat was just off of the trailer while launching and he tried the engine and it would not start. OPERATOR1 stated he throttled the engine a little and then waited for 5 minutes. He stated that when he tried to start the engine again, there was a small explosion and smoke. OPERATOR1 used his fire extinguisher on the boat and thought everything was alright. The boat was placed back on the trailer when the fire ignited. The boat and trailer were backed against the west curb of the launch ramp while the boat burned. 

INVESTIGATION CONTINUED:
The trailer and truck appeared to be undamage. No other property was involved. I gathered information about the boat from OPERATOR1 while NPS Ranger took pictures of the scene. Three other passengers were identified as being on the boat when the explosion occurred. After Page Fire cleared the boat as no longer a fire threat, the trailer and boat were towed off of the launch ramp. The trailer was still functional. I obtained a witness statement from NPS who saw the incident from the top of the launch ramp.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0051
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS WAITING TO PULL INTO THE LAUNCH RAMP.  V1 WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE ARIZONA SIDE OF THE RIVER AND HIT THE BACK RIGHT CORNER OF V2 AND GLANCED OFF, STRIKING THE MOTOR.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0052
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04-26-2019 at approximately 1440 hours, Vessel 1 was traveling at approximately 25 MPH toward Lake Havasu City, AZ from the California side of the North Basin of Lake Havasu. The water became choppy due to high winds. The vessel hit a big wake causing the bow of the vessel to lift out of the water. Operator pulled the throttle back causing the speed of the vessel to drop to approximately 10 MPH. Due to the change in speed, the bow of the vessel came down and aggressively smacked the water. An occupant on board of Vessel 1 Sustained a possible back injury from the impact to the seat of the vessel. Victim was transported from Windsor Beach to Lake Havasu City Regional Medical Cneter for further evaluation.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0053
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was at an idle on the Arizona side facing North.  V1 was travelling North on the Arizona side of the river and struck the back of V2.  The operator of V2 complained of back pain and had an abrasion to his back.  He was trasported to the hospital for evaluation.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0054
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-13-19 at 1655hrs, a injury accident occurred on the Colorado river in the 1600blk of Highway 95 Bullhead City, AZ. Operator of vessel one sruck vessel two from behind. Vessel two was occupied times two and both were injured. Operator of vessel one fled the scene and has not been located or identified. Both injured were transported to the hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0055
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-YUMA
NearestCityorTown: Yuma, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 8, 2019 at about 2:00pm, victim was operating a pwc with her husband sitting behind her as a passenger.  They were travelling upstream on the colorado river just upstream from the entrance to squaw lake when they hit a wave that caused them to crash and be ejected from the pwc. Based on the mechanism of injury, it is believed that the collision with the wave at an excessive speed, caused victim to sustain a blunt force trauma injury to the chest from the steering yoke of the pwc and resulted in a rib fracture that punctured her lung, causing in a pneumothorax and ultimately cardiac arrest. During the autopsy and subsequent toxicology screening, it was discovered that she was operating the pwc while impaired by drugs, identified as methamphetamine. This was a single vessel incident


BARDID: AZ-2019-0056
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-TOPOCK GORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-20-2019 at approximately 1136 hours, Vessel 1 was being towed by another vessel up river north of the Sand Bar due to engine failure. Vessel 1 had 4 occupants on board. When attempting to start the vessel, a fire started in the engine compartment which fully engulfed a majority of the vessel. All parties on board of the vessel jumped off and swam to shore. None of the subjects were injured. The vessel was totaled as a result of the fire.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0057
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-21-19 at 1536hrs, a injury accident involving two PWC occurred on the Colorado river in the 1000blk of Highway 95 Bullhead City, AZ. Both vessels were traveling north on the river. Operator of vessel number one turned in front of operator of vessel two. Operator of vessel one was transported to the hospital with chest injuries (right side.) Occupant of vessel number one had minor injuries to lower right leg. Operator of vessel number two was not injured. 
Visual damage to front starboard side of vessel one.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0058
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING N/B WHEN THE DRIVER FAILED TO SEE THE VESSEL IN FRONT OF HIM AND COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2 WHICH WAS ALSO TRAVELING N/B. BOTH VESSELS STOPPED AND WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON BOTH THE VESSELS.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0059
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was waiting near the Community Park Launch ramp, not moving, when V1 was exiting the ramp area.  V1 driver said he did not know how to stop and pressed the accelerator by accident causing him to collide with V2.  Neither party required medical attention.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0060
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/3/2019 at approximately 1452 hours deputies responded to the area of coles bay at lake pleasant regional park for a boating accident with injuries. Witnesses stated the watercraft, which was towing a tube behind it, left the area after the victim on the tube fell off and was injured. Witnesses stated the operator was a male with a maroon shirt and the boat was dark in color, possibly dark blue or black. 

I located the watercraft outside of coles bay and conducted a stop of the boat which was dark gray with blue and black where a black male was operating the watercraft with a maroon shirt. The watercraft was towing an inner tube behind it which had no person inside.

I identified the operator at this time. A records check showed operator to have a felony warrant for his arrest for driving under the influence (3 felony counts of dui) i advised operator to take me to the location where the injured party was (his daughter) and he did. Once on scene it was determined the injured party had life threatening injuries and was air lifted to a local hospital.

Operator made the admittance he was not towing too fast and did not know how the victim ended up on the shoreline. Additional witnesses on scene stated they advised the operator to slow down multiple times as we he was exceeding the wakeless speed in the area. Due to the speed of his watercraft being above that which was wakeless, it caused the inner tube to swing wide and into the shoreline which operator was too close to during his turn. I could smell a heavy odor of alcohol emitting from operator while i was speaking with him and he refused to provide a breath sample on scene. 

Operator was arrested on the warrant and transported to the lake pleasant regional park operations center for additional dui processing. Due to the severe injuries of the victim a search warrant was authored by deputy, a state certified drug recognition expert, and granted. Operator complied submitting to a blood draw and breathe sample. Operator showed to have a bac of 0.136 at approximately 1848 hours and 0.130 at approximately 1855 hours (4 hours after the incident occured).

Operator was booked into 4th avenue jail on his warrant as well as 1 count of arizona revised statute 5-395a1- operating under the influence slightest degree and 1 count of arizona revised statute 5-395a2- operating under the influence 0.08.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0061
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Meadview, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SUMMARY:
On 08/03/2019 at 1609 hours Lake Mead Dispatch (LMICC) received a transfer call of a vessel accident with injury near South Cove.  The original report stated that an 18 year old w/m/a had been tubing and impacted the rocks.  The occupants of the vessel had removed the victim from the water and transported him to South Cove.  At this time the reporting parties stated that he was breathing.  At 1647 hours victim was pronounced dead.
Operator entered cove at approximately 20 mph towing victim on a tube and made a left turn when people on board vessel stated he was too close to the rocks.  The operators view was restricted due to the occupants forward and did not see the tip of a rock formation.  Occupants advised that operator was going to hit the rocks and the operator corrected to the right.  This correction caused the tube and occupant to strike the rocks.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0062
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-05-19 at 1221hrs, an injury watercraft accident involving two PWC occurred on the Colorado river in the area of the Chamber of Commerce building located at 1251Highway 95 Bullhead City AZ. Operator of listed PWC 1 was operating contrary to navigational rule (south bound in north bound traffic) when accident occurred. Both operators were injured operator of PWC 2 was transported to hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0063
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-08-19 at 1843hrs, a swimmer swimming in the Colorado river in the area of the Chamber of Commerce building located at 1251 Highway 95 Bullhead City, AZ. Was struck by a PWC heading north. The swimmer was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0064
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/18/19 Arizona Game and Fish Officer and Nevada Department of Wildlife Officer were on patrol on the Colorado River in a fully marked patrol boat.  Officer1 received a call from Bullhead Police Department Officer about a hit and run collision that just occurred near Community Park beach.  Officer was on an assignment and asked if Officers could respond.  At approximately 3:45 PM Officers arrived at community park beach and learned the following information: 

A yellow and white personal watercraft (PWC) struck two other PWC''s and then fled the scene soon after.  The sister of the injured party gave an account of the events that occurred and gave a description of the fleeing vessel.  Subject explained the fleeing PWC was a white and yellow PWC, the operator was a man in his twenties with moderate length curly blond hair wearing a yellow life jacket and drove away  from the scene heading north (upriver) toward Davis Dam.  

Officers then attempted to find the vessel but were unable to do so.  At approximately 4:00 PM Officer1 returned to the Community Park beach to obtain witness statements and investigate the collision.  Officer1 learned that the collision involved three vessels and that the injured party of the first vessel was taken to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC) and that the family and of the injured party were at the hospital as well.  

A bystander explained that the first vessel struck operated by the injured party, had been towed to the launch ramp where the PWC was rented.  The PWC was inoperable.   OPERATOR3 explained that while attempting to leave Community Park Beach pointing toward the Nevada shoreline (west) she waited for another PWC (Vessel 1) to go first.  She then witnessed another PWC (Vessel 2, fleeing vessel) strike vessel 1.  OPERATOR3 jumped off her vessel to avoid being struck as vessel 2 struck her PWC on the left side front.  OPERATOR3 sustained no injuries.

Officer then took Officer1 to fisherman''s landing launch ramp and then went to the beach where the injured parties PWC was to take pictures of the vessel and obtain a copy of the rental agreement.  Officer1 went to WARMC to follow up with the injured party.  At approximately 5:10 PM Officer1 arrived at the medical center and conducted and interview with OPERATOR1.  OPERATOR1 provided the following account:  at approximately 3:30 OPERATOR1 was operating his rented PWC (Vessel 1) with his daughter as a passenger, travelling north attempting to leave Community Park Beach.  OPERATOR1 was attempting to turn left to cross the river and travel south.  

When he faced to make his left turn he saw a PWC (Vessel 2) travelling fast toward him.  OPERATOR1 noticed the operator was looking backwards and was not looking in the direction he was travelling.   OPERATOR1 yelled “stop” several times and then realized the PWC was going to hit him.  OPERATOR1 attempted to throttle up to get out of the way but was too late.  OPERATOR1 was struck by the tip of the bow of the PWC in the left leg and his daughter was hit on the ribs by the right side of the PWC.   Both occupants were put into the water by the collision.  OPERATOR1 attempted to locate his daughter and realized that she was clutched to his life vest.  

OPERATOR1 told the operator of the PWC not to leave.  OPERATOR1 explained that the man said he wasn’t going to leave and that he was circling the scene looking for his friend that fell off the PWC.  After realizing that the lost passenger had gotten on another PWC the man fled the scene.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0065
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 1, 2019 at 1407 hours, I was dispatched to the Ten Lane Boat Ramp in the Lake Pleasant Regional Park in reference to a boat accident which occurred in the Main Bay of the Lake. 

Upon arrival, I made contact with a vessel. There was a female in pain. Subject1 was unable to really speak other than say that she was in pain. 

I spoke with the registered owner of the vessel. Owner said he was operating the vessel at the time of the incident. Owner said they were in the Main Bay heading back to the Ten Lane Boat Ramp. Owner said Subject1 was on the tube being pulled behind the vessel. She hit a large wake and stayed on the tube. Owner said Subject1 stayed on the tube but began screaming she was in pain. 

They got her on the boat and realized she had severely injured her elbow. They were not sure if the elbow was broken or hyperextended. 

Peoria Fire Department was dispatched and Engine 199 arrived to provide treatment. They provided me with run #19-333123 B- Shift. 

Subject1 refused to be transported by ambulance and was transported by a family member to a local hospital. 

This concluded my involvement in this case. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0066
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/01/2019 at approximately 1451 hours, operator reported his pontoon boat began taking on water near Buzzards Neck at the Lake Pleasant Regional Park. 

When I spoke with Operator1, he stated he was traveling towards Humbug Cove when he noticed the left side of his pontoon boat taking on water. The engine started to quite on him. He said he pulled into Buzzards Neck and pulled the watercraft to shore to keep it from sinking or floating away. He left to get equipment and tools to fix his boat. He came back it was not where he left it. 

Deputy and I went to the area and located the watercraft in the very back portion of the cove. The watercraft was 2/3 of the way sunk. Operator1 was advised of the location of his watercraft and the condition it was in. He advised he would make arrangements to remove the watercraft from the water. When speaking with Operator1 he didn’t tell us the people who was on board with him. 

It is unknown how the watercraft was sunk or how it took on water. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0067
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/15/2019 at approximately 1848 hours, Vessel #1 was travelling northbound near the Mouth of the Colorado River, on Lake Havasu, nearest Lake Havasu City, AZ, was travelling at approximately 40 miles per hour, when it started to gradually decelerate as it ran aground in shallow water, just west of the Arizona Shoreline.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0068
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-CATTAIL COVE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
This was a two vessel crash in which both vessels were traveling southeast when the operator of vessel two navigated towards vessel one to make contact with the operator and he collided with vessel two due to navigating at an unsafe speed. 

One party was transported to the hospital for treatment of his injuries, as he was complaining of back pain. Alcohol was not a factor in this collision.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0069
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-31-2019 at approximately 1814 hours, Vessel 1, a 28 foot Sleekcraft vessel was traveling West near Windsor South Ramp. Vessel 1 was travelling below a wakeless speed when the Operator heard a loud "Ping" noise and the boat began to smoke from the engine conpartment.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0070
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-MAIN MARINA AREA
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09-01-2019 at approximately 2003 hours, Vessel 1, a 23 foot Monterey vessel was travelling West into the entrance of Lake Havasu City Marina. Vessel 1 was travelling at a "No wake Speed" when it began to smoke from the engine compartment due to a mechanical failure.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0071
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/05/17 at about 1728 hours, operator contacted the Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office to report that his boat a 1991 Fountain Feaver boat bearing AZ registration "blew up" while he was boating at Canyon Lake near Sandy Beach. He was able to get it towed the Canyon Lake Marina and trailered it home.

I contacted Operator1 at his residence and he told me the following.  Operator1 was boating about 3/4 miles south of Sandy Beach at Canyon Lake when he throttled up his boat and the engine cover blew off. He told me a small fire was in the engine compartment and the engine cover below about 50 feet into the air. Operator1 said he panicked and jumped into the lake. He told me there was another boater near by who picked him up and transported him back to the Marina to ger help. Operator1 said the boat was towed to the Marina where he trailered the vessel and took it him to his residence. Operator1 told me he recently had the engine worked on.  He advised me that he was not having any issues prior to the explosion and that he had his blowers on to vent the engine compartment. 

Photos were taken of the damage and submitted to MCSO''s crime lab. No citations were issued in this collision. 

Operator1 estimated the damage to his vessel to be around $2000 and would be making a report with his insurance company. 

Nothing.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0072
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/27/2019 I responded to the area of The Main Bay West of Honeymoon Cove at Lake Pleasant Regional park. Additional details provided to me by dispatch stated the operator was able to exit the watercraft with his dog and stated the fire was out. Deputy and I responded to the area on Lake Patrol Boat 39.

Upon arriving on scene I did not see any smoke or flames coming from the watercraft. I identified the watercraft by its AZ registration as a 1984 SeaRay Sundancer. The operator was on a Personal Watercraft with a good samaritan. 

I spoke with Operator1 who told me the following. He dropped his watercraft into the lake from the Scorpion Bay Courtesy Dock. operator1 stated he was planning on staying the night at Pleasant Harbor Marina and began to cross the lake. While enroute to Pleasant Harbor Marina he noticed the engine begin to cut out. He looked back to and saw black smoke coming from his engine compartment. He turned his engine off, opened the hatch, and discharged his fire extinguisher.

Operator1 advised he was able to extinguish the fire and stated it looked like it was an electrical fire. I was able to look at the engine compartment and saw there were multiple melted hoses and his exhaust was black.

Operator1 was not injured and did not require medical attention. TowBoat US removed the watercraft from the lake at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0073
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Cave Creek, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/01/2019 at about 1658 hours, we responded to a Boat Crash with Injuries in the area of Bartlett Lake, Tonto National Forest.

Prior to this call for service, a large Monsoon storm had swept through the Bartlett Lake area. 

At about 1703 hours, I located a white and blue ski boat, later identified as a blue, 2005 Starcraft ski boat,  capsized at the south end of South Cove.

I contacted the owner. Operator1 advised that while they were on the water at the start of the storm, their boat began taking on water. They proceeded to the reef at the south end of South Cove, where he and the passengers as well as Operator1''s three children, disembark the boat onto the shore. They attempted to keep the boat pulled to the shore, however the waves pushed it into the cove. They tied the boat off to a rock on shore. The boat continued to take on water until the stern of the boat began to swamp, and finally the entire boat capsized. All passengers were accounted for, and no injuries were reported.

For information not included in this report, please reference my on-body camera, which was operating during this incident.

Nothing further to report from this Deputy.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0074
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/21/19 at about 1321 hours while at the Canyon Lake Aid Station, located at Canyon Lake within the Tonto National Forest, I observed black smoke coming from the Palo Verde Boat Ramp. 

I made contact with the registered owner of the vessel and inquired as to what happened. Operator1 told me that he was attempting to launch his boat and it caught fire. He told me that he started the boat and when he put it in reverse he heard a loud pop. He looked down at his feet and saw fire coming from the floorboard. He told me that he grabbed his kids and abandoned the vessel. Operator1 also advised me that he had just picked up his boat from the mechanic today from having the throttle repaired. Operator1 told me that no one was injured in the fire.  

Superstition Mountain Fire Department Engine responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. The vessel was removed from the scene by CL King towing. 

Operator1 was provided with the report number for this incident and advised to contact the MCSO to inquire where his vehicle was towed to. 

This report is for informational purposes only. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0075
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Cave Creek, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/28/2019 at about 1430 hours, I was contacted at the Bartlett Aid Station, Tonto National Forest, by a white male, and his son. They advised their watercraft had run aground on the lake, "as far north as you can go."

Operator1 advised that he was operating the watercraft, his son was seated onboard. They were exploring the area, traveling up the river at, what Operator1 described was well above a wakeless speed, when their boat ran aground. Operator1 said he was in the area about a month ago and did not have any issues with the water being low. Operator1 said he has been boating for 25 years. When asked, Operator1 said he did not see the "No Wake Zone" buoys.

At about 1446 hours, Deputy, the two men, and I went north on Bartlett Lake aboard MCSO Patrol Boat LP81. At about 1514 hours, we arrived at in the area of Sheep Creek Cove, approximate GPS coordinates N 33.91605, W 111.65872. This area is over 3 miles north of the posted "No Wake Zone" buoys at the E2 line, at the north end of Bartlett Lake, labeling the area north of the E2 line a No Wake Zone. 

The white, 1997 Malibu ski boat was facing west, appearing to not be rocking with the current. Due to the water being shallow, we were unable to get closer than about 50 yards from where the watercraft came to rest. I was unable to see any damage due to the shallow water level. 

We brought Operator1 and son back to Bartlett Lake Marina, where they received contact information for boat recovery services.

At about 1600 hours, I issued citation for ARS 5-343, Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision. The citation was issued without incident.

For information not included in this report, please reference my on-body camera, which was operating during this incident. A records check was conducted on Operator1 and son, which showed no current wants or warrants.

Nothing further to report from this Deputy.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0076
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/27/2019 I was advised by MCSO Dispatch of a boat accident without injuries. The caller advised he did not have cell service for two hours and was finally able to call in around 1430 hours. The caller advised he was between Castle Hot Springs Rd and the Main Pay Station at Lake Pleasant Regional park.

The PWC had significant damage to the nose of it where the fiberglass was crushed downward. The PWC also had significant damage to the standup steering column where it was almost broke completely in half. Operator1 stated due to the damage it took him almost an hour and a half to get his PWC back to the Castle Creek 4 Lane Boat Ramp.

I asked Operator1 where the collision occurred and he advised me it was in the Agua Fria River before the No Ski Buoys on the North Side. Operator1 stated he was traveling approximately 30 MPH when he went into the cove in a counter clockwise navigation pattern. While navigating the turn Operator1 said he looked up and saw an all Yellow PWC coming right at his PWC. Operator1 stated he jumped off as to not be struck when the two PWCs collided. operator1 stated when he came back to the surface he saw a Light Skinned Hispanic, or White, Male subject on the PWC. Operator1 stated he threw his arms up and the unknown male flipped him off and left the scene.

I asked Operator1 if the male ever stopped to see if he was ok and Operator1 said no. I asked if the Male subject ever stopped to exchange information and he said no. The unknown male subject was operating in a reckless manner and was going against the navigation pattern when he struck Operator1. Operator1 stated he believed the unknown Male was traveling approximately 40 MPH when he struck Operator1s PWC.

Operator1 stated he was willing to aid in prosecution at this time but stated he would not be able to identify the male subject as he did not get a good look at his face when he jumped off.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0077
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Carefree, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/29/2019 at approximately 1412 hours, there was a report of an injured subject on a boat on Bartlett Lake. Deputies contacted the boater at Jojoba Boat Ramp with the injured subject on the rear of the boat with a broken leg. After interviewing all witnesses and the operator it was determined the injured subject broke his leg while attempting to learn how to water ski. Fire personnel responded rending medical aid and transported the male subject to Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center (7400 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251). Please see MCSO IR19-030114 for additional information.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0079
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-COTTONWOOD BASIN
NearestCityorTown: Kingman, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday July 26, 2019, at approximately 1615 hrs, I received notification from Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center (dispatch) of a vessel accident.  Dispatch informed me no injuries were reported and only one vessel was involved.  Dispatch stated a vessel ran aground in Carp Cove, Lake Mohave.  Carp Cove is located approximately 2 river miles south of Cottonwood Cove on the Arizona side of Lake Mohave.

As I approached the incident location I observed one vessel on shore surrounded by 4 people.  As I got to the vessel I was informed by all involved parties there were no injuries.  I was informed by the owner/operator of the vessel Vessel Assist was enroute to tow his vessel off shore and to Cottonwood Cove.

OPERATOR1 informed me the incident happened when he was towing a wakeboarder in Carp Cove.  OPERATOR1 informed me wakeboarder had fallen off his board and in the process of turning around to retrieve his downed skier he had hit a wake his vessel had created.  After hitting the wake OPERATOR1 informed me it pushed his boat closer towards land.  He said he didn’t''t realize how close he was to shore until it was too late.

DAMAGE:

Vessel #1: 1984 Eliminato ski boat; CA registration; 

Vessel #1 received cosmetic and functional damage as a result of the incident.  I observed several small scratches to the top coat and paint.  I observed damage to the propeller and navigation light housing.  OPERATOR1 informed me as his vessel was getting towed in there was no water leakage into the compartment.

INJURIES:

All individuals involved denied injuries.

EVIDENCE:

Report taken and photographs of vessel #1 were taken.

DISPOSITION:

No follow up investigation is needed.

CHARGES PENDING:

None.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0080
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Roosevelt, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator/owner said they were underway in the area of Cholla Bay in Roosevelt Lake when they began to see smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment. They were able to extinguish the flames using their onboard extinguishers. At that time they believed that only one engine was effected by the fire and began limping the boat back to the marina with the second engine. After traveling for a little while, they began to see smoke coming from the engine compartment once again. No flames were visable this time. 

We made contact with the vessel between Cholla and the Roosevelt Bridge. We towed their vessel into the Roosevelt Marina.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0081
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/8/19 at approximately 1130 hours, operator was in his boat on Roosevelt Lake. He said he looked back and saw that his water cooling hose had broken and had been filling the vessel with water. He said he hurried to School House Boat Ramp. He said he arrived at the dock by the ramp and the vessel had filled with a foot to two feet of water. He said that there was a houseboat being unloaded at the ramp and it had taken several minutes. He said he looked back in his vessel as he kept waiting to use the ramp. He said finally he decided he would run his vessel aground to advoid it sinking completely. The vessel swamped but as a result of it being grounded it did not sink.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0082
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Roosevelt, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people were on Roosevelt Lake fishing when a storm rolled in. As they attempted to get to the Cholla Boat Ramp, their battery died and couldn't get the engine to start. The waves were very large and they got pushed onto the stoney shoreline. As the boat got to the shore, the waves crashed over the side and flooded the boat. The boat was being pounded by the waves and put a hole in it, below the water line. A recovery service recovered the boat later that night.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0083
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/1/19 at approximately 1607 hours, a thunderstorm and possible micro burst struck Roosevelt Lake. There were three boats in the Bumble Bee area North of Bermuda Flats. The three boats were beached and the subjects were eating lunch. The waters turned rough and the waves began pounding the boats. The boats began to fill with water and swamped. The one vessel capsized. 


BARDID: AZ-2019-0084
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:01:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-21-2019 at approximately 1301 hours, Vessel 1, a white 21 foot Rinker Rental boat was traveling Northbound and making a 180 degree turn to port side struck a 17 year old male subject with the propeller and skeg. He jumped off of the bow area of the boat while it was on plane and was struck by the boat.  He died as a result of the trauma caused by the propeller and skeg to his right side ribs area and right side upper thigh area. He was recovered 2 days later by divers in approximate 26 foot deep water.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0085
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-28-2019 at approximately 1245 hours, Vessel 1, A Yamaha Waverunner PWC crashed with the right rear side of Vessel 2, A yamaha waverunner PWC. 

Both operators were ejected into the water as a result of the crash. The crash occurred on Lake Havasu near Islander RV Resort. 

Vessel 2 operator slowed down and released the throttle of the PWC. Vessel 1 operator did not notice that Vessel 2 slowed down and did not have enough time to react to avoid the crash. 

Operator2 was transported to Lake Havasu City Regional Medical Center after it was requested by EMS on scene. Subject sustained no physical injuries but was found to be dehydrated at the time of the boat crash.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0086
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 AND V2 WERE TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE ARIZONA SIDE OF THE COLORADO RIVER.  V1 STOPPED AND TURNED SHARPLY TO HIS RIGHT DIRECTLY INTO THE PATH OF V2.  V2 COLLIDED WITH V1 CAUSING THE OPERATOR OF V1 TO STRIKE THE HANDLE BARS AND FALL OFF THE JETSKI.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0087
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had backed out of its slip and turned to port.  Vessel 2 was docked 2 slips east of the slip Vessel 1 had backed out of.  While turning and going forward, Vessel 1''s starboard-side stern corner struck Vessel 2''s swim-deck on the portside stern-most corner.  That contact pushed Vessel 2 hard enough that it was shoved into the houseboat it was tied to and disturbed that houseboat enough that all occupants inside took note.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0088
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND THROUGH THE BRIDGEWATER CHANNEL NEAR WINDSOR BEACH (SIGN 19) WHEN IT EXPERIENCED A MECHANICAL FAILURE (THRUSTER FAILED) WHICH CAUSED THE VESSEL TO LOSE PROPULSION AND VEER INTO VESSEL TWO WHICH WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND.  THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL ONE SUSTAINED A LARGE HOLE NEAR THE BOW.  VESSEL TWO SUSTAINED SCRATCHES TO THE BOW.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE WAS ARRESTED FOR OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0089
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 09-02-19 AT ABOUT 0100 HOURS I WAS CONTACTED BY THE OWNER. HE SAID HIS VESSEL WAS DOCKED IN A SLIP AT THE NAUTICAL INN.  THERE WAS A GALE FORCE STORM THAT HIT THE AREA.  DURING THE STORM ANOTHER VESSEL LEFT THE SLIP NORTH OF HIM AND KEPT HITTING HIS VESSEL TRYING TO LEAVE THE AREA DUE TO THE STORM.  THE VESSEL WAS UNIDENTIFIED AND CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BOW, STARBOARD AND PORT.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0090
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09-28-2019 at approximately 1606 hours, Vessel 1, Discribed as a white 22'' Tige Wake board boat was pulling three children on a tube in the middle of the North Basin of Lake Havasu. While vessel 1 was pulling the tube, the tube hit a wake causing the tube to completely jump out of the water. The three children were ejected from the tube. 2 of the children hit their heads together, injuring 1 of the children. Victim sustained a minor concussion as a result of the boat crash.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0091
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to dock in a slip with docked vessels to either side.  As Vessel 1 began cruising forward towards its intended slip, the wind caused it to drift to starboard.  Vessel 1''s operator advanced throttle and attempted to make a U-turn to-port and come around for another attempt.  As Vessel 1 was turning to-port, its starboard engine lost power.  The wind then pushed Vessel 1''s starboard side into the stern of Vessel 2 which was docked to the left of the slip Vessel 1 was attempting to dock in.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0092
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
INCIDENT:
On 9/29/19 I received a call about a boating collision. I met the driver and injured person at the Page hospital and took a report. The driver stated that they were traveling Westbound from the Navajo Canyon side to Antelope Point Marina. He said that the wind and waves were pushing the boat from the middle of the channel to the right side of the channel. When they were close to the marina, the driver looked back to tell a passenger to get the rope and buoy. At this time, the boat hit a submerged rock and was launched onto another rock which caused the passenger sitting in the bow to be ejected from the boat. They then got the ejected passenger back into the boat and took her to the boat ramp, where they loaded the boat onto a personally owned truck and trailer and transported her to Page hospital. 

DAMAGE:
I documented the damage to the boat, which included some scuffs on the port side of the hull as well as some stress cracks on the bow just under the windshield area. Parts of the windshield were stripped from their attachment points and there was a large damaged section of the keel.

INVESTIGATION:
I went to the accident scene and observed the following. The channel was approximately 500 yards wide, and the buoy was on station mide channel, at the point where the boat impacted the shore. There were no submerged rocks further than 5 feet of the shoreline. I found markings on the rocks that were consistent with the damage to the boat, as well as some paint transfer and fiberglass chips that appeared to match the paint colors on the boat.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0093
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-HAVASU PALMS
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
This was a single vessel injury crash involving a two person jet ski. The operator advised they hit a cross wake at approximately 70 miles per hour, ejecting his passenger to the starboard side. This caused internal and external contusions to the female passenger when she hit the water. 

Medical attention beyond first aid was requested and the passenger was transported to the Lake Havasu Medical Center for futher care.

No alcohol was detected and was not believed to be a factor in this crash.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0094
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOOR ON THE WEST BANK NEAR SIGN 12 IN THE BRIDGEWATER CHANNEL WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL TWO.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW THE VESSEL PRIOR TO BEACHING AND PUT VESSEL ONE INTO REVERSE.  WHILE IN REVERSE IT BACKED INTO VESSEL TWO WHICH WAS FACING NORTHBOUND IN THE CHANNEL.  

VESSEL TWO WAS STATIONARY AS IT HAD JUST LEFT A NEAR BY MOORING SPOT ON THE WEST BANK JUST NORTH OF THE MOORING SPOT VESSEL ONE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOOR AT.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE ADVISED HIS THROTTLE WAS STUCK IN GEAR WHILE IN REVERSE PRIOR TO THE COLLISION SO HE SHUT THE BOAT OFF.  THE THROTTLE HANDLE OF VESSEL ONE WAS FOUND TO HAVE NO TENSION WHICH WAS CONSISTENT WITH THROTTLE FAILURE.

THE STERN OF VESSEL ONE WAS FOUND TO HAVE NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE AS IT APPEARS THE SWIM LADDER COLLIDED WITH THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL TWO.

THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL TWO WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE A SCRATCH APPROX. EIGHT INCHES IN LENGTH AND APPROX. AN INCH TALL (THROUGH THE GEL COAT AND INTO THE FIBERGLASS).


BARDID: AZ-2019-0095
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-27-2019 at approximately 1326 hours, Vessel one was just fueled then launched at the Nautical Launch Ramp. Vessel one was adrift in the cove and the occupants got in to cool off, then got back in the boat. 

The operator then started the vessel at which time a fire ignited in the rear hatch causing a vapor explosion. Three of the occupants were burned by the explosion and later transported to Lake Havasu City Regional Medical Center for further treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2019-0096
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/16/2019 at approximately 2213 hours, Vessel #1 was travelling southbound on Lake Havasu, near site 5, nearest Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Vessel #1 was operating contrary to navigation. Vessel #1 struck an underwater rock peninsula while travelling southbound at approximately 35 miles per hour. 

2 passengers on Vessel #1 were ejected during the collision and were subsequently transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center for their injuries. Once injuries were handled by Emergency Medical Services on scene an Operating under the Influence investigation was completed on the Operator of Vessel #1. Once completed with the investigation, operator was placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence. He submitted to a test of his breathe on the intoxilyzer 8000 in which the test stated his Blood Alcohol Content was .117%. Alcohol is a contirbuting factor in this crash.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0001
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-01-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-EL DORADO CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City, NV
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was northbound on Lake Mohave in the area of Powerline Cove, south of Fire Mountain Cove. Operator states the last thing he remembered was setting the throttle on the vessel for full power as he was passing under the power lines. Operator states he then fell asleep. Other 2 occupants of the vessel were asleep as well.

 Vessel continued northward until it impacted the east shoreline near RM 36, across from Fire Mountain Cove. Vessel struck steeply sloped rock wall with starboard side of bow and climbed approximately 6 feet up the wall before sliding off wall back into water. 

Operator was thrown into steering console by collision and sustained listed injuries. Passenger 2 was asleep in rear of vessel and was thrown into bottom of steering console by collision, sustaining listed injuries. Passenger 3 was asleep on seat in bow of vessel and was ejected from vessel by collision. Passenger 3 was thrown into rock wall, then slid down into water, sustaining listed injuries. Following collision, vessel drifted approximately 450 feet south of point of impact until it lodged in shallow water. All occupants rescued by NPS vessel and transported to Placer Cove, where they were turned over to EMS for transport to the hospital. Operator interviewed at hospital and screened for intoxication. No signs of intoxication present.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0002
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-02-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 02-01-2020 at approximately 1355 hours, Vessel 1, Operated by OPERATOR 1 who was identified by his Driver''s License, was traveling at approximately 3,000 RPM''s when he heard some weird noises coming from the motor hatch. OPERATOR 1 released the throttle and turned around to look at the motor hatch. OPERATOR 1 stated that he observed smoke coming from the motor hatch and immediately turned the boat off. 

OPERATOR 1 stated that he then opened the motor hatch to see what was smoking. OPERATOR 1 stated that once he opened the motor hatch, he observed that the motor was on fire. OPERATOR 1 stated that the fire quickly spread through the rest of their boat. OPERATOR 1 stated that the other two occupants and himself jumped into the water and were pulled out of the water by a pontoon boat that was nearby. The fire was extinguished and the boat sank. The boat was later recovered by Sea tow, towed to Windsor State Park Launch ramp, and placed on the trailer again. No one was injured as a result of the boat fire.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0004
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-HAVASU PALMS
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 03-17-20 AT APPROXIMATELY 2135 HOURS, DISPATCH RECEIVED A CALL FROM PWC RIDER, OPERATOR 1 IN REFERENCE TO A BOATER ASSIST. OPERATOR 1 STATED THAT AROUND 1730 HOURS, HE WAS RIDING HIS 2017 YAMAHA GP1800 AND CRASHED. HE SAID THAT HE WAS GOING FAST AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN WAS THROWN OFF THE PWC. HE SAID THAT HE WAS TRYING TO HOLD ON TO HIS PWC FOR AS LONG AS HE COULD BEFORE IT SANK. OPERATOR 1 THE CRASH HAPPENED ON CALIFORNIA SIDE IN WHIPPLE BAY. HE SAID BY THE TIME HE LET GO OF THE PWC AND IT SANK, HE HAD DRIFTED TOWARDS THE ARIZONA SIDE NEAR PILOT ROCK. OPERATOR 1 SAID THAT AFTER IT SANK, HE THEN SWAM TO PILOT ROCK (ARIZONA SHORELINE) WHERE HE WAS ABLE TO FLAG DOWN ANOTHER BOATER WHO TOOK HIM BACK TO THE LAUNCH RAMP.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0005
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/16/2020 at about 1510 hours, OPERATOR 1 was operating a vessel (later to be determined via records check) in the main bay area of Lake Pleasant Regional Park.  OPERATOR 1 contacted 9-1-1 stating he dislocated his knee.  OPERATOR 1 advised MCSO dispatch that he was traveling about 5 mile per hour towards the dry dock.  

Peoria Fire Engine 199 (B Shift) met up with OPERATOR 1 in the water and escorted him safetly back to the dry dock.  OPERATOR 1 was identified by his Arizona Drivers License and he stated the following:  OPERATOR 1 stated he was operating the personal water craft at about 15 - 20 miles per hour when he hit a wake.  OPERATOR 1 stated his right knee struck the steering area of the watercraft causing the injury to his right knee.  OPERATOR 1 stated he had not been consuming alcohol and has years of experience while operating water crafts.  

Peoria Fire treated OPERATOR 1 at the dry dock for injuries sustained on his right knee.  Peoria Fire transported OPERATOR 1 to Abrazo North Peoria for non life threatening injuries. (Peoria Fire Run # 20-143903).


BARDID: AZ-2020-0006
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04-19-2020 at approximately 1332 hours, Vessel 2, a 2005 Kawasaki jet ski operated by OPERATOR 2, who was verbally identified, was struck by an unknown vessel while racing around the buoys at "That Beach". The unknown vessel left the scene of the crash prior to law enforcement and emergency personnel arrival. OPERATOR 2 was unable to identify the other vessel involved as well as the subject involved. OPERATOR 2 sustained a broken tibia and fibula in his right leg and a broken left ankle. OPERATOR 2 was transported and admitted to Lake Havasu City Regional Medical Center for treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0007
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
ON APRIL 30, 2020 AT 1900 HOURS, A 1976 SCHIADA WAS DRIFTING NEAR HORSE ISLAND INSIDE THE LAKE PLEASANT REGIONAL PARK. UPON ARRIVAL, I OBSERVED A VESSEL ACTIVELY BURNING ON THE WATER. PEORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ACTIVELY FIGHTING THE FIRE. AN INTERVIEW WAS CONDUCTED WITH THE OPERATOR OF THE VESEL WHO WAS IDENTIFIED AS OPERATOR 1. OPERATOR 1 SAID THEY WERE FLOATING ON THE WATER AND BEGAN TO START THE VESSEL. THE SECOND TIME HE TURNED THE MOTOR OVER AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED.

THERE WERE FIVE INDIVIDUALS ON BOARD THE VESSEL AT THE TIME OF THE EXPLOSION. ALL JUMPED INTO THE WATER. ANOTHER VESSEL WHO OBSERVED THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED, ARRIVED ON SCENE AND JUMPED INTO THE WATER TO PULL THE OTHERS ON BOARD HIS VESSEL. OPERATOR 1 SAID THE VESSEL WAS WORTH $72,000 DOLLARS. THE VESSEL WAS PULLED TO THE SHORELINE BY PEORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT IN EFFORT TO KEEP IT FROM SINKING. 

OPERATOR 1 SAID THE VESSEL HAD LESS THAN 5 GALLONS OF FUEL AND 10 QUARTS OF OIL. OPERATOR 1 SAID THEBOAT RAN ON 100 OCTANE FUEL.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0008
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/27/2020 at about 1400 hours, OPERATOR 1 was operating a vessel (bearing Arizona registration) in the area of Honeymoon Cove in Lake Pleasant Regional Park.  OPERATOR 1 stated he was traveling at approximately idle speed when a trash bag flew up and struck him in the face, obstructing his vision, which had caused him to hit an unknown fixed object in the lake.  As a result of hitting the fixed object, this caused OPERATOR 1''s vessel (21 foot Chaparral Cuddy) to capsize.

Upon arrival, I observed a hole in approximate size of one foot in length to the port side of the vessel.  OPERATOR 1 stated the estimated value of the vessel is ten thousand dollars.  OPERATOR 1 also stated he had Progressive Insurance for the vessel and has owned the vessel for approximately two weeks.  OPERATOR 1 recovered several items from the vessel and was given a courtesy ride to Castle Creek Boat Ramp.  

The watercraft was towed by Tow Boat USA.  A firearm (9mm) handgun was also recovered from the cabin and placed into property and evidence for safekeeping (See Deputy Supplement).  
Notifications were made to Lake Pleasant Management Staff reference to fuel leakage on the waterline as a result of the capsized watercraft.s


BARDID: AZ-2020-0011
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Line
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 was operating his son's boat with a registation. It is a 1970 Homemade Hog boat. OPERATOR 1 said he was working on the bilge because it was not working when the boat became swamped both because of the bilge not working and the wake from other boats. Upon recovery a water line was lose and probably lead to the boat swamping.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0012
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS DEPARTING THE DOCKS AT SITE 6 IN REVERSE WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH THE PORT STERN OF VESSEL TWO WHICH WAS TRAVELING TOWARDS THE LAUNCH RAMP.  VESSEL ONE SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE SWIM STEP ON THE PORT SIDE.  VESSEL TWO SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT FIBERGLASS DAMAGE TO THE PORT SIDE AT THE STERN.  THE COLLISION WAS OBSERVED BY OFFICERS.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE ADVISED THAT HE DID NOT SEE VESSEL TWO WHEN BACKING AT A WAKELESS SPEED.  VESSEL TWO WAS TRAVELING TOWARDS THE RAMP AT A WAKELESS SPEED.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0013
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/07/2020 at 1706 hours, I was dispatched to Pleasant Harbor Marina reference to an injured person.  Upon arrival, I noticed Peoria Fire Engine on scene treating a female for a leg injury.  The female, who was later verbally identified as OPERATOR 1, appeared to be in pain from a leg injury she sustained while on the water.  I spoke with a male subject, who was identified verbally as OPERATOR 2.  OPERATOR 2 stated the following:

OPERATOR 2 stated he and OPERATOR 1 were riding jet skis in the main bay area of Pleasant Harbor.  OPERATOR 2 identified the PWC he was operating (later to be determined via records check).  OPERATOR 1''s PWC was later to be determined via records check. 

OPERATOR 2 stated OPERATOR 1 had fallen into the water from her PWC. OPERATOR 2 stated while attempting to assist OPERATOR 1, he had turned the engine off of his PWC and coasted towards her PWC. OPERATOR 2 stating while doing so, he was not able to control his steering and collided into OPERATOR 1 causing injury to her right leg.  While investigating at the scene, I noticed no known damage sustained to either vessel. 

Peoria Fire Engine (Peoria Fire Run #20-170246) treated OPERATOR 1''s right leg at the Pleasant Harbor Marina.  OPERATOR 1 refused transportation to the hospital via Peoria Fire.  Transportation to the hospital, for OPERATOR 1, was provided by a family member who was on scene. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0016
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-02-2020 at approximately 1417 hours, Vessel 1, a 19 foot Miller Jet boat, Operated by Operator 1 who was identifed by his Driver''s License, was being towed by vessel 2, A 21 foot Baja, operated by Operator 2, who was verbally identifed. The rear portion of Vessel 1 began to swamp while in tow. Vessel 1 then sank completely. once all occupants of Vessel 1 were on board of my patrol boat, one of the occupants suffered from an unknown medical issue. A female subject was then transported to Lake Havasu City Regional Medical Center for further treatment and evaluation. Vessel 1 was recovered by Tow Boat U.S.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0017
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: VERDE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Clarkdale, AZ
County: Yavapai
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Clarkdale PD IR 

On March 21, 2020, at approximately 1600 hours, Operator was paddleboarding on the Verde River near Clarkdale, Arizona. The Flow Rate on the river at that time was approximately 1360 cubic feet per second. Operator became separated from her group. Two members of her party exited the river because they felt it was too dangerous. They then attempted to locate Operator. One man spotted inflatable paddleboard stuck in a tree in the middle of the river. He went out and followed the ankle leash and could see Operator underwater. He tried to get her out, but couldn’t''t. He released her ankle leash causing her to surface. He pulled her from the river and began CPR until EMTs arrived. Operator was transported to Verde Valley Medical Center via ambulance and pronounced dead there. 

There were no witnesses to drowning. It is conjectured that she fell from her paddleboard and became entangled in the tree. Operator was wearing an inflatable life jacket that was only inflated on one side. It is unknown if the jacket was punctured causing it to lose air or failed to inflate. 

At Operator autopsy, water was present in her lungs and nasal cavity. Operator tested positive for THC. There was nothing suspicious found at the autopsy. 


BARDID: AZ-2020-0018
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was being operated by OPERATOR 2 travelling north on the east side of the river.  OPERATOR 2 was travelling at a wakeless speed when V1, a rental jetski with two females on it, came up from behind him and side swiped his boat.  Both females were thrown from the jetski and when they got back on, they fled the area.  OPERATOR 2 was unable to get accurate registration numbers for their jetski.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0019
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was comming to shore when the operator panicked and accelerated causing him to strike three swimmers in the water.  Two of the swimmer were transported for injuries by ambulance.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0020
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-HAVASU PALMS
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-14-2020 at approximately 2013, i responded to the lake havasu marina reference to a wake-surfer who hurt his leg. Upon arrival i made contact with the victim. Victim said he was wake surfing behind the boat near havasu palms resort and felt a pop in his right hamstring. He said that he was able to get back into the boat and now he cannot get out of the boat. Fire/ems arrived and helped victim out of the boat at the marina. Victim said that he did not want to be transported to the hospital and was released on scene. Victim went to the hospital later that night on his own will. Alcohol was not a factor in this incident.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0021
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/06/2020, at approximately 1604 hours, a rental company, reported a rental boat being returned damaged. The Ships Store manager reported a pontoon boat had been rented to an inexperienced operator. The operator told him the boat was approaching rocks and he turned right to avoid but vessel did not react as he expected. The vessel struck the rocks damaging the starboard bow pontoon and corner of decking, The starboard rear then scraped the rocks. 

During the collision the plastic brackets that hold the helm to the deck broke as well as the base to a pedestal table.

Marina staff had already pulled the boat from the water prior to my arrival. They received an estimate for parts of $4,402.22. The vessel operator had already left prior to my arrival. The boat was rented to a family of three and the operator was OPERATOR 1. There was a woman and a small child with him. No injuries were reported.

NOTHING FURTHER


BARDID: AZ-2020-0022
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/06/2020 at approximately 1808 hours, there was a report of a boating collision involving a PWC and a boat near Pleasant Harbor Marina in Lake Pleasant Peoria, AZ 85383. Deputies arrived on scene determining no watercrafts had sunk and all involved parties were out of the water. No injuries needing further medical care were found. 

After interviewing all involved operators, it was determined the PWC was floating approximately 100 ft off the no wake zone buoy line from Pleasant Harbor Marina approximately even with Vista Point. When a  ski boat traveling above approximately 20 MPH (half full plane) had its vision obstructed by both sunset and the bow being tilted upward. 

The ski boat collided with the PWC. The PWC was towed to the South Ramp at Pleasant Harbor. All watercrafts were later removed from the lake. Operator of the Ski boat was cited for violating A.R.S. 5-343 (Fail to control speed to avoid collision) and released on scene. Both watercrafts had all items necessary for a US Coast Guard Safety Inspection.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0023
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-MAIN MARINA AREA
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS WAS A SINGLE VESSEL NON INJURY CRASH.

VESSEL ONE WAS TRAVELING NORTH TOWARDS THOMPSON BAY WHEN THEY HEARD AN "EXPLOSION" FROM THEIR MOTOR. AT THIS TIME THEIR BOAT QUICKLY BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER. AS THEY ATTEMPTED TO BRING THE BOAT TO THE SHORELINE THE BOAT FULLY SUBMERGED AND THE OCCUPANTS JUMPED INTO THE WATER. 

ON SCENE NO OCCUPANT REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION. SEATOW ARRIVED ON SCENE AND RECOVERED THE VESSEL.

ALCOHOL WAS NOT A FACTOR IN THIS CRASH.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0025
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was travelling up river on the Arizona side at a slow rate of speed.  V1 had left shore, crossed in front of V2 then turned around sharply and accellerated back towards shore directly into V2.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0026
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/22/20 at 1232 hours, I responded to a call in reference to a sinking sail boat in North Basin. Upon arrival, I located the sailboat, capsized in North Basin. The sail boat had water in it but did not sink. The operator was uninjured and alcohol was not a factor in this incident. Tow Boat US took possession of the vessel. Estimated Damage $2500.00


BARDID: AZ-2020-0027
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-HAVASU PALMS
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS WAS A SINGLE VESSEL NON INJURY CRASH. 

VESSEL ONE WAS TRAVELING TOWARDS STEAMBOAT COVE FROM SITE SIX. DURING OPERATION A LOUD POPPIN NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE MOTOR STOPPED WORKING. THE OPERATOR RESTARTED THE VESSEL AND CONTINUED TO MOVE TOWARDS STEAMBOAT. OCCUPANTS OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE MOTOR HATCH. ONCE THE OPERATOR OPENED THE MOTOR HATCH IT WAS ADVISED THE BOAT CAUGHT FIRE RAPIDLY.

ALL OCCUPANTS EXITED THE VESSEL WHILE WEARING PFDs.  NEAR BY BOATER PICKED THEM UP UNTIL FIRST RESPONDERS ARRIVED AND ASSESSED NO ONE WAS INJURED.

TOWBOAT US RECOVERED THE VESSEL PER THE OWNERS REQUEST AND EVERYONE WAS TRANSPORTED TO SITE 6.

ALCOHOL WAS NOT A FACTOR IN THIS CRASH.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0028
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-TOPOCK
NearestCityorTown: Topock, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-02-20 at approximately 1342 hours, i responded to a call at the topock marina in reference to a boating crash. I made contact with the reporting party, operator 2 who was the operator of the shockwave bearing  (vessel 2). Operator 2 said that he was backing out of the slip the same time as the other vessel, and they both ran into each other. Operator 2 said that their vessel sustained 1 scratch on the starboard side, and 2 on the port side. He also said that their bimini was ripped in the incident.

I spoke to the operator of (vessel 1), operator 1. Operator 1 said that he was backing out of the slip and operator 2, backed into his vessel. Operator 1 said that he had the right of way because he was already out of the slip. Operator 1 said the vessels barely bumped into eac hother. He said after the vessels touched, operator 2 slammed on the throttle and crashed back into the dock slip.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0029
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS APPROACHING THE DOCKS AT THE LONDON BRIDGE RESORT WHEN IT MADE A LEFT TURN ABRUPTLY CAUSING THE STERN OF THE VESSEL TO STRIKE A PROPERLY MOORED AND UNATTENDED VESSEL.  THE MALE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE LEFT THE SCENE OF THE COLLISION AND FAILED TO LEAVE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR THE OWNER OF VESSEL TWO.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0031
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-23-20 vessel 2 was south bound on the colorado river near the community park, 1241 highway 95 bullhead city, az. Vessel 1 was north bound in that same area. Vessel 1 came to close to vessel 2 and turned sharply. Vessel 1 collided with vessel 2. All parties involved fell into the water. 

The operator from vessel 1 got onto vessel 2 and left the area. Both occupants from vessel 2 got onto vessel 1, which was disabled, and were floating down river. The police boat towed them to the dock. There were no injuries reported and the operator of vessel 1 was not contacted.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0032
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-02-2020 at approximately 1803 hours, Vessel 1, A 21 foot white howard boat, operated by OPERATOR 1, was traveling South East towards the launch ramp at Windsor State Park. Vessel 2, a 30 foot Red Kachina boat, Operated by OPERATOR 2, was traveling East towards the launch ramp at Windsor State Park. Both Vessels collided due to the operator of vessel one not giving way for vessel 2. Major damage occurred to vessel 1 but there were no injuries and the boat did not sink. Minor damage occurred to vessel 2 and there were no injuries. Both boats left the scene without assistance.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0033
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/24/20 at approximately 1300 hours, vessel 1 (2009 bombardier pwc operated by operator 1) collided with vessel 2 (2007 nordic operated by operator 2) which was drifting in the south basin of lake havasu. 

Operator of vessel 1 was ejected on impact and thrown into the water. Operator of vessel 1 said that he was traveling west bound and struck a wave, causing him to lose control of the pwc and crash into vessel 2. Both parties were uninjured.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0034
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was traveling east by southeast up the canyon at a measured 10.5 mph pulling a wake-surfer.  The towed individual began pulling himself along the tow rope to get closer to the vessel and fell backwards into the water.  His right ankle was ensnared by the tow-rope and he was briefly drug through the water until the vessel operator was told to stop by the lookouts.  The towed individual suffered soft-tissue damage to his right ankle (unknown if ligaments or tendons were torn) resulting in his needing to use crutches.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0035
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
ON MAY 25, 2020 AT 1147 HOURS, RP CALLED 911 TO REPORT THE WATERCRAFT SHE WAS ON WAS BEGINNING TO TAKE ON WATER IN THE MAIN BAY OF LAKE PLEASANT. DEPUTY & I, ARRIVED ON SCENE APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE LATER. I OBSERVED A SAIL BOAT THAT WAS WHITE AND YELLOW WITH THREE INDIVIDUALS ON BOARD. 

I OBSERVED THE WATERCRAFT TO BE FILLING UP WITH WATER FROM WAKES CRASHING OVER THE SIDES OF THE WATERCRAFT. WE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN GETTING THE OCCUPANTS OFF THE WATERCRAFT, WE GOT THE CHILD OFF THE WATERCRAFT FIRST. AS WE BEGAN HELPING THE SECOND OCCUPANT OFF THE VESSEL AND THE WATERCRAFT BEGAN TO CAPSIZE. THE TWO OCCUPANTS PASSENGER 2 AND OPERATOR 1 JUMPED INTO THE WATER TO AVOID GOING UNDER WITH THE WATERCRAFT. 

DEPUTY AND MYSELF WERE ABLE TO GET PASSENGER 1 AND OPERATOR 1 INTO OUR PATROL BOAT. THE WATERCRAFT THEN COMPLETELY OVERTURNED AFTER THE MAST WAS RELEASED FROM THE FRONT OF OUR WATERCRAFT. 

OPERATOR 1 SAID HE PURCHASED THE WATERCRAFT APPROXIMATELY 3 WEEKS AGO. THEY HAD TAKEN IT OUT TO TEMPE TOWN LAKE AND DID NOT HAVE ANY MECHANICAL ISSUES. THE WATERCRAFT WAS REMOVED BY TOWBOAT US OUT OF THE RIGHT AWAY AND WAS LATER RECOVERED FROM THE LAKE. 

OPERATOR 1 SAID THE WATERCRAFT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SELF BAILING BUT FOR SOME REASON THEY CONTINUED TO TAKE ON WATER AND COULD NOT GET THE WATERCRAFT TO BAIL WATER. 

ALL THREE OCCUPANTS WERE UNINJURED DURING THE INCIDENT.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0036
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 05-24-20 AT APPROXIMATELY 1428 HOURS I RESPONDED TO THE LAKE HAVASU MARINA IN REFERENCE TO AN INJURED BOATER. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SAID HIS BOAT HIT A WAKE AND HIS FRIEND IN THE FRONT SEAT FLEW UP IN THE AIR AND LANDED BACK DOWN ON HIS BACK. PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED TO HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WITH BACK INJURIES.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0037
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-MOHAVE VALLEY
NearestCityorTown: Mohave Valley, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/24/2020, a 19'' 350hp inboard jetboat owned by OPERATOR 1, was drifting/floating down the Colorado River in front of Fenders. At approximately 17:08 hours, multiple boats passed OPERATOR 1’s watercraft and caused multiple wakes to go over the gunwales on both sides of the boat. This caused the boat to become swamped, and the boat immediately began to sink. 

The boat sank and Arizona Game and Fish Department Officers were able to safely pull three out of four occupants out of the River. The Fourth occupant was picked up by another vessel. No loss of lives and no injuries were reported by all parties involved. OPERATOR 1 stated that he had paid $3700, not including the work/money he had put into it additionally. The vessel was recovered same day.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0038
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-25-2020 at approximately 1121 hours, SWIMMER 1 voluntarily jumped off of vessel 1, a 22 foot Premier pontoon boat, operated by OPERATOR 1.
Vessel 1 was not under power when SWIMMER 1 jumped out of the boat. Once SWIMMER 1 jumped out of the boat, he immediately began to struggle due to his lack of swimming ability. Vessel 1 began to drift away from SWIMMER 1 and the other occupants on board of the vessel did not know how to help. OPERATOR 1 attempted to throw an inflated boat fender to SWIMMER 1 but was unsuccessful with the throw. Two bystanders on PWC''s assisted SWIMMER 1 back to the boat and up onto the boat. SWIMMER 1 was then transported by OPERATOR 1 to rental company where medical met them. SWIMMER 1 was then transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center for further treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0039
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-25-2020 at 1516 a single vessel boat crash with injury occurred in thompson bay. Vessel 1 was underway (not moored or anchored) several occupants voluntarily exited the vessel to swim. 

While the occupants were in the water the vessel was being blown by the wind which caused it to drift away from the persons who were swimming. 

Victim 1 jumped into the water to assist the others and had a panic attack due to having trouble swimming. Due to the panic attack he nearly drowned. He was pulled from the water by an unknown person on a pwc. There was an additional victim 2 who was a small child who was wearing a life jacket but had possibly ingested water. Both victims were later transported to the hospital for treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0040
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON THE ARIZONA SIDE OF THE RIVER AND VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING EAST TOWARDS THE SHORELINE. VESSEL 1 THEN COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2 DAMAGING THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL 2 AND THE FRONT END OF VESSEL 1. MINOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND TREATED ON SCENE.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0042
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/16/2020, at about 1521 hours, Deputy and I were patrolling the area of Eagle''s nest on Saguaro Lake, Mesa, AZ, 85215 when we noticed a white/blue Nordic Heat boat traveling at a high rate of speed causing white cresting water (wake) to form at the front of his boat in a no wake zone. Deputy and I activated the lights and sirens on our MCSO patrol boat when the boat continued at its speed. While passing us in the no wake zone the occupants were waving at us and pointing to the rear of their boat. 

The Nordic vessel stopped their movement around the skunk wash area of Saguaro Lake to inform us that they had a female passenger that had sustained serious propeller cut injuries to her right leg. I could see that two other individuals on the boat had wrapped the injured female patient''s right leg with numerous towels in an attempt to stop the bleeding. Based on the information I had at the time I instructed the operator of the Nordic to follow to the Saguaro Lake Aid station and requested medical services. 

I could see that Victim had severe 3 to 4 inch cuts deep from her right calf to her right buttocks.


All passengers told me that while in the area of Sandy Beach/Saguaro Lake Victim was in the water near the stern of the boat. Operator started the propeller on the boat that caused victim to be pulled into it and started cutting her right leg. Subject1 grabbed Victim by the arms and pulled her to the side of the boat where he pulled her onto the boat. Two people who were close and nurses quickly responded to Operator''s boat and assisted with immediate medical treatment. 

I conducted a OUI investigation with Operator that resulted with no clues of impairment and a PBT of .006 BrAC.

Victim was airlifted to Scottsdale Osborn Hospital with non-life threatening injuries via AirEvac. 

This concluded the investigation. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0043
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/30/2020 at around 1205 hours, the vessel was starting to tow a wake boarder. During acceleration, the observer noticed the skier fall into the water shortly after starting. It is unknown how the skier was injured, but when the group returned to render aid hearing the skier yelling in pain, it was discovered the skier possibly had a right femur fracture. The skier was transported from the Canyon Lake Aid Station to Scottsdale Osborn Hospital via Air Evac.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0044
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 3, 2020 at 1629 hours, sgt. And myself responded to a report of a boat fire in the area of the ten lane boat ramp on the no wake buoy line. Sgt. Responded via lake patrol watercraft #39 and i responded by land. Upon arrival, i observed a beige vessel with a single male occupying it. There was also a second rental watercraft that was in close proximity. 

I contacted the complainant who stated there was a female who was in the water hanging on to the ladder of the rental watercraft. Once sgt. Arrived on scene, he began to attempt to get the female out of the water. The female who was later identified as passenger 1, was only holding on to a personal flotation device. Sgt. Attempted to get the pfd around the female who was struggling to stay afloat. 

With little help from the rental watercraft occupants, sgt.  Managed to keep passenger 1 on the water surface as she was starting to fatigue and going underwater. Peoria fire department arrived via their watercraft and began assisting in the rescue of passenger 1. Two firefighters were deployed into the water in effort to bring passenger 1 to their watercraft which has a lift gate. They were able to get passenger 1 out of the water without incident. 

Sgt.  Towed the vessel which was in question to the ten lane boat ramp. Peoria fire department cleared passenger 1 who refused transport to the hospital and brought her to the ten lane boat ramp. 

I spoke with passenger 1 who told me the following information. Passenger 1 said she had just purchased the watercraft and had just finished registering with arizona game and fish. They brought the boat out to test it and ensure it worked. Passenger 1 said they started to head out to the main bay when they began to have issues with the watercraft. They then turned the watercraft off and set an anchor.

Passenger 1 said the vessel continued to drift out to the no wake buoy line as they were waiting for a friend to bring a truck so they could trailer the watercraft. Next thing passenger 1 remembers is the operator who was later identified as operator 1 attempted to start the boat and then yelled the watercraft was on fire. Passenger 1 said when operator 1 said the watercraft was on fire she burst through the pass thru window on the watercraft breaking it and then jumped into the lake. Passenger 1 said she did not have a personal flotation device on. 

I then spoke with operator 1 who said he was operating the watercraft at the time of the fire. Operator 1 said they had issues with the boat and had shut it off. When he went to start the boat again both covers blew out and a fire started in the engine compartment of the watercraft. Operator 1 said the flames got so big he jumped off the side of the watercraft. That is when the rental watercraft approached and gave operator 1 their fire extinguisher. Operator 1 emptied that fire extinguisher and was able to get back on his watercraft. Operator 1 then used three more fire extinguishers he had on board to completely extinguish the fire.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0045
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-17-20 at approximately 2132 hours, i responded to a single vessel boat crash in the south basin. Vessel operator, operator 1, ran his pontoon boat aground when he failed to see the peninsula on the arizona side of the lake. The pontoon was completely out of the water and approximately 5 feet up on the shore.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0046
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-05-20 at approximately 1530 hours, i responded to the shoreline in between site 5 and site 6 in reference to a sinking personal watercraft (pwc). Upon arrival, the sinking pwc was already brought to shore by the operator, operator 1. Operator 1 told me that when the rental agency put the pwc in the water he thought he saw bubbles coming from the right rear side of the pwc. Operator 1 said that he mentioned the issue to the rental company but they did not do anything. Operator 1 said while he was riding the pwc it started taking on water and began to sink. When operator 1 got the pwc to shore, he observed a large amount of water in the engine compartment.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0047
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 19, 2020 at approximately 1215 hours, i responded to scorpion bay marina in reference to a report of a boat accident. Upon arrival, i spoke with vessel 2 owner who identified himself as the owner of the 2002 stingray 240cr. 

Owner 2 said his watercraft was moored to the dock by the restaraunt at scorpion bay marina. Another watercraft attempted to dock behind his watercraft and throttled forward into the back of his watercraft.  There was visible damage to the back of his watercraft consistent with being struck by a watercraft. There was one person aboard the vessel as it was moored. 

I spoke with the operator of the other watercraft identified as operator 1. Operator 1 said this was her first time renting a watercraft from scorpion bay marina. Operator 1 said she accidentally went forward instead of placing the watercraft in reverse to slow down. She then struck the moored vessel. There was one passenger on the vessel at the time of the collision. There were no injuries to any person aboard her vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0048
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/07/2020 at approximately 1700 hours, PASSENGER 1 jumped off of a boat which was changing speeds while returning to the Ten Lane Boat Ramp Lake Pleasant Peoria, AZ 85383. PASSENGER 1 struck a cleat cutting his leg. Other passengers helped get PASSENGER 1 back aboard the boat and began treating his wounds. Once the boat returned to the boat ramp PASSENGER 1’s friends loaded him into a truck and began to head for a hospital. An uninvolved party used the callbox at the Ten Lane Boat Ramp to call MCSO Dispatch. I stopped the vehicle near Sunset Ridge Rd/South Park Rd. Fire treated and transported PASSENGER 1 for the lacerations to his leg.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0049
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/06/2020, at 1441 hours, a minor injury watercraft accident occured on the Colorado River near 1800 block of Riverside Drive, Bullhead City, AZ. Operator of vessel #1 lost control of vessel while making a swooping left turn striking vessel #2 while beached at Stieser Beach.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0050
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS WAS A FOUR VESSEL NON INJURY CRASH THAT OCCURRED AT THE SAMS BEACHCOMBER DOCKS ON 06/07/2020. ONLY ONE VESSEL HAD ANY OCCUPANTS/ AN OPERATOR.

VESSEL ONE WAS DEPARTING FROM ITS SLIP, AS IT WAS BACKING OUT THE MOTOR CUT OUT. THE OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE MOTOR AND BEGAN TO TURN THE VESSEL TO EXIT THE MARINA AREA. AT THIS TIME THE OPERATOR DISCRIBED A NOISE COMMING FROM THE VESSEL THAT SOUNDED LIKE A POSSIBLE FUEL ISSUE. TO KEEP THE MOTOR RUNNING HE ENGAGED THE THROTTLE. THIS CAUSED THE VESSEL TO ARCH FORWARD IMPACTING THE TRANSOMS/ OUTDRIVES OF THREE OTHER VESSELS STILL DOCKED IN THEIR SLIPS.

AFTER VESSEL ONE HIT THE THREE VESSELS THE MOTOR TURNED OFF AGAIN. THE OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VESSEL TOWARDS THE SHORELINE AND WALK IT TO THE NEAREST RAMP, WHERE HE TRAILORED THE VESSEL AND MOVED IT TO THE TOP LOT, FROM WHERE THE SLIPS ARE LOCATED. THE OPERATORTHEN WAITED ON THE DOCKS FOR THE OWNERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.

ON SCENE HE PROVIDED INSURANCE TO EACH BOAT OWNER AS THEY ARRIVED.

ALCOHOL WAS DETERMINED TO NOT BE A FACTOR IN THIS CRASH.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0051
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/7/2020 at approximately 1135 hours I responded to the area of Scorpion Bay Marina for a report of a watercraft collision. Deputy was aboard Lake Patrol Boat 39 when he advised of the accident and sent the operator to Scorpion Bay Marina.

Upon arriving at Scorpion Bay Marina I located the personal watercraft involved and the operator who identified himself to me as OPERATOR 1. OPERATOR 1 advised he was attempting to assist a female who was in the water after her personal watercraft took on water and was sinking. OPERATOR 1 advised he was circling the female and under power when he was suddenly struck on the post side by a second personal watercraft which was coming to assist. OPERATOR 1 stated he did not see the other personal watercraft approaching as he was looking at the female who was needing assistance.

OPERATOR 1 stated the other operator stayed on scene and provided his information. I was able to get the information from OPERATOR 1 reference the other personal watercraft and operator. The second operator identified himself to OPERATOR 1 as OPERATOR 2. Prior to releasing OPERATOR 1, I saw the damage to his personal watercraft. There was a large chunk of damage to the port side of approximately 8 inches in length where the fiberglass was completely cracked and broke in. The personal watercraft was still afloat and was not taking on water. OPERATOR 1 was released at this time.

Approximately an hour later I located the second personal watercraft involved in the incident arrive at the 10 Lane Boat Ramp. I located the operator OPERATOR 2 and spoke with him about the collision. 

OPERATOR 2 stated he was not under power when he was attempting to assist a woman in the water who was in distress. OPERATOR 2 said the personal watercraft operated by OPERATOR 1 was circling when he maneuvered in front of him striking the front of OPERATOR 2''s personal watercraft. 

OPERATOR 2 said he jumped in the water after the collision to assist the woman in distress. Prior to leaving OPERATOR 2 gave his information to OPERATOR 1 and left.

It should be noted the damage to the personal watercraft OPERATOR 1 was on is inconsistent with him circling in front of and striking a watercraft which was not under power. The damage is consistent with OPERATOR 2''s personal watercraft being under power and striking the port side of OPERATOR 1''s personal watercraft.

Informational report only.
Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0053
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS DRIFTING SOUTH, ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RIVER,WHILE WAITING FOR AN OPENING TO TURN INTO THE BEACH.  V1 WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RIVER AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED.  V1 SIDESWIPPED V2 CAUSING INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OF V2.  V1''S OPERATOR AND THE OCCUPANTS FLED THE AREA WHILE V2 WAS BEING RESCUED.  V2''S OPERATOR WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR A DEEP LACERATION TO HER LEFT THIGH THAT WAS SEVERAL INCHES LONG.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0055
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 5th of June, 2020 at approximately 17:30 hours, Vessel 1 (V1) was maneuvering to dock, immediately south of another slip.  The operator of V1 reported the wind was blowing hard with gusts over 20 mph.  At that time, V1 lost power in its starboard engine.  V1 was pushed sideways to the starboard and the railing/upper-deck-support of V1''s starboard, stern portion made contact with Vessel 2 (V2), which was docked.  That contact caused V1 to damage the slide at the stern of V2 as well as its railing
     Following the incident, V1 completed docking in slip.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0056
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City, NV
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/09/2020 at approximately 1815 hours I received a report of a vessel fire at Wishing Well Cove. Looking towards Wishing Well from Boulder Beach Ranger Station I could see a large plume of black smoke. Arriving on scene at approximately 1908 hours I observed a 28'' Nordic vessel on fire with active flame burning down to the waterline. The vessel had been blown by an easterly wind into the cliffside and was stationary on a submerged rock ledge.  

I made contact with the vessel owners and identified the male operator as: OPERATOR 1. OPERATOR 1 stated that he and his wife were cruising at a speed of approximately 25 mph to the west of Wishing Well Cove. He stated that as they approached the mouth of Wishing Well he began to slow the vessel down and make the turn into the cove. 

OPERATOR 1 stated that as he began to round the western point of Wishing Well he heard a loud "pop" sound from the engine compartment behind him. He stated that the compartment top opened and he saw active flame coming from out of the compartment. Seeing this, OPERATOR 1 attempted to use a fire extinguisher that was accessible but was unable to knock down the flames. OPERATOR 1 also reported that the automated fire suppression system in the vessel was activated but was ineffective against the growing flames. OPERATOR 1 stated that in the short amount of time that the event took place he was unable to turn the engine off. 

OPERATOR 1 stated that when his attempts failed to extinguish the growing flames he and his wife grabbed life jackets and abandoned the vessel and were picked up by a passing good samaritan. OPERATOR 1 stated that after jumping in the water, the vessel drifted into the shoreline where I found it arriving on scene.

OPERATOR 1 stated that he drank 2 beers earlier that day at approximately 1100 hours. During my close interactions interviewing OPERATOR 1 I observed no signs of impairment from either him or his wife. I observed both individuals to be of sound mind and claiming no injuries. I asked OPERATOR 1 for information on the vessel and he stated that he had just bought it 4 weeks prior and had the title and all other documentation on board the vessel when he and his wife abandoned it. I was able to contact the previous owner to receive vessel information.

Before leaving the scene I observed that only a small portion of the boats hull remained. We were unable to recover any valuables on board. We provided a courtesy transport for OPERATOR 1 and his wife to Las Vegas Boat Harbor and cleared the scene at approximately 2010 hours.
END REPORT


BARDID: AZ-2020-0057
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
THE NORDIC MID-CUDDY OPEN BOW WAS MOORED (DOCKED) AT THE LAST DOCK. THE OPERATOR OF THE PONTOON BOAT WAS LEAVING THE DOCK AREA AND CRASHED THE STARBOARD PONTOON INTO THE REAR STARBOARD SIDE OF THE NORDIC. WITNESSES STATED THE OPERATOR BACKED UP AND PROCEEDED FORWARD STRIKING THE SAME SIDE OF THE NORDIC BOAT NEAR THE CORNER ON THE STARBOARD SIDE CAUSING ADDITIONAL DAMAGE. THE OPERATOR LEFT THE AREA WITHOUT LEAVING THE STATE REQUIRED INFORMATION. THE OPERATOR WAS OBSERVED BY POLICE APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR LATER WHO ADMITTED TO CRASHING INTO THE NORDIC BOAT AND ULTIMATELY WAS FOUND TO BE OPERATING THE VESSEL UNDER THE INFLUENCE. INTOX RESULTS .189; .184. PHOTOS TAKEN OF THE DAMAGE AND THEY WERE PLACED  INTO THE CASE FILE.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0058
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Limb entangled in activity equ
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-12-20 at 1420 hours V1 was being towed by V2 when the owner of V1 sustained a finger injury due to his finger being caught in the tow rope.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0059
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/5/2020 at about 17:29 hours Vessel #1, a 1997 Bombardier, 10'', personal watercraft, operated by OPERATOR 1, turned left over the wake of a boat in front of her and was t-boned by Vessel #2. Vessel #2 is a 1997 Bombardier, 10'', personal watercraft that was operated by OPERATOR 2.
The collision caused both OPEARTOR 1 and OPERATOR 2 to be thrown from their PWC''s. OPERATOR 1 sustained a full thickness cut to her left leg just below the knee and broke both bones in her lower left leg. She was transported to Banner Baywood hospital by AMR 210 Ambulance. 
Vessel #3 is a 2016, 23'', XKB Moomba Mojo 2.5 wakeboard boat. This boat was in front of the PWC''s and several occupants witnessed the crash. This boat was operated by the owner OPERATOR 3. The crash occurred as the PWC''s were traveling faster then vessel #3 and entered into its wake from behind.
Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0060
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4, 2020 at approximately 1:30 PM, Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) were patrolling on Lake Roosevelt and scanning their radio when they heard Tonto Fire Department dispatched to the Lake Roosevelt Marina for a watercraft injury. Officers intercepted the vessel with the injured person, later identified as WAKEBOARDER 1, and directed them to the waiting ambulance and assisted with transporting the victim from the vessel to the ambulance via backboard.
Officer later interviewed a non-injured occupant of the vessel, and she related the following to her:
At approximately 1:00 PM, WAKEBOARDER 1 was wakeboarding when she fell face first into the water. Her husband was operating the boat at approximately 15 miles per hour when it happened. The boat pulled up next to WAKEBOARDER 1, at which time WAKEBOARDER 1 stated she thought she might have blacked out. One of the occupants told WAKEBOARDER 1 to get out, but she refused. WAKEBOARDER 1 began wakeboarding again, but quickly fell again. The boat pulled up alongside her again and this time pulled her into the boat. At that time her husband was talking with her and she began to convulse. The boat occupants called emergency services and were directed to meet with the ambulance at the Lake Roosevelt Marina. At the time of transport, WAKEBOARDER 1 was awake and able to squeeze her husband''s fingers.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0061
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 13, 2020 Game Wardens were on general boat patrol near Katherines Landing Marina when we were informed by NDOW Dispatch, at approximately 4:00 PM, about a sunken vessel that had been reported to National Park Service via Tow Boat US. The boat was supposed to be at Pyramid Rock, on the Nevada Side of the lake. We went and searched the Nevada Side in this area and found nothing. When returning to Katherines Landing, we located the vessel at Pyramid Rock on the Arizona side of the Lake. We were able to get close enough to take pictures and document as best as we could the obvious damage to the vessel. We returned to Katherine''s Landing and learned that Tow Boat US was going to be meeting with the owner of the boat. I went and met with Tow Boat US and the owner his brother.

OPERATOR 1, who was operating the vessel, told me that right after launching from Katherine''s landing, at approximately 10:00 AM, the boat engine stalled and they were unable to get it started back. While, they were free floating, they began to take water over the sides of the vessel and get blown into the rocks. 

OPERATOR 1and the 6 other occupants all put on their life jackets and stayed on the boat until it was blown into the shore. They were then able to secure the vessel in place as best as they could. They were picked up by good samaritans in the area and taken back to Katherine''s Landing. OPERATOR 1then reported the swamping to Tow Boat US who then reported it to National Park Service around 4:00 PM.
Based on my observations of the vessel and the time it was submerged, I estimated the damage to be approximately $8,000.

Based on my investigation, this incident is consistent with the statement from OPERATOR 1. No charges will be filed.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0062
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/20/2020 at approximately 1509 hours, The Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office received a report of a boat collision that occurred near the 4 lane boat ramp at the Lake Pleasant Regional Park Peoria, Arizona.  

Prior to arrival, we were advised the watercraft had capsized and everyone on board had made it to shore safely without injuries. 

Deputy and I arrived in the area aboard Lake Patrol Boat 39. I noticed a blue and white boat that was capsized approximately 50 yards north of the boat ramp and was approximately 5 feet from the shoreline. There was a male standing next to the water holding onto a rope to keep it from drifting off. 

When I asked OPERATOR 1 what had happened he told me the following. He was coming into the dock and when he slowed down, the bow of the boat dipped down and took on a lot of water. He attempted to get it to the dock, but it had flipped over prior to him getting there. He told me everyone on board was wearing a life jacket and swam to shore. OPERATOR 1 did not have any other information to provide me. 
I was able to locate the registration information on the watercraft. It was bearing Arizona numbers and it is a 15 foot Glasstron inboard/outboard boat. 

OPERATOR 1 said he would like a tow company to come remove his watercraft from the lake. He was provided a cell phone so he could make phone calls. He contacted US Tow Boat and requested their services. 
This report is for information purposes only. Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0063
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/21/20, at 1600 hours, an injury watercraft accident occurred on the Colorado River near 1251 Hwy 95, Bullhead City, AZ 86439. Vessel three was treding water near the Arizona shore line. Vessel''s one and two were north bound. Vessel one made a quick right turn in front of vessel two. Vessel two made left turn to avoid colliding with vessel one. As a result of attempting to avoid a collision with vessel one, vessel two while in a hard left turn (hull exposed) struck vessel three injuring two female occupants on vessel three.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0064
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER, JUST IN FRONT OF AND TO THE LEFT OF V2.  V2''S OPERATOR REPORTED THAT V1 WAS MAKING ZIG ZAGS, BACK AND FORTH ACROSS THE RIVER.  V2''S OPERATOR SAID THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO AVOID V1 BY GOING TO THE RIGHT BUT V1 SWERVED RIGHT IN FRONT OF HIM AND HE RAN INTO V1.  V1''S OPERATOR GAVE A DIFFERENT ACCOUNT OF EVENTS THAT DID NOT MATCH WITH THE DAMAGES TO THE JETSKIS.  NEITHER OPERATOR NOR V2''S PASSENGER WERE INJURED.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0065
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, a 2015 rented Yamaha PWC was traveling north on the Colorado River near the Sandbar at approximately while being Operated by OPERATOR 1.  Vessel 2, a 2015 Yamaha PWC was floating freely in the same area Operated by OPERATOR 2 when Vessel 1 collided with Vessel 2.  OPERATOR 1 advised that he panic and accelerated, causing the two PWCs to collide.  Both occupants were thrown from the PWCs, but were uninjured.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0066
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, June 27, 2020 Vessel 1 (V1) and Vessel 2 (V2) collided in the main bay of Lake Pleasant, just north of the dam. V1 was traveling south toward the dam, V2 and another PWC were headed west bound away from Pleasant Harbor Marina. V1 and the other PWC noticed the collision course and both watercraft yielded. Upon seeing the PWC yield, V1 resumed speed. V2, failing to notice the collision course with V1 due to the other PWC obstructing his view, stayed course. Witness on PWC stated V2 attempted to avoid the collision with V1 by turning hard to the port side which resulted in the PWC rolling onto the left side. 

V1 was on full plane and attempted to avoid the collision by reducing throttle and also turning to the port side as much as possible due to the flat hull construction. The witness on the other PWC stated he never saw V2 go under water and observed V2 make contact with the under side of V1''s bow. 

Operator of V1 stated V2 went past his watercraft, turned left and turned back into his watercraft when the collision occurred. Damage was observed on the starboard bow of V2 and along the starboard side of V1. 

After the collision, the operator of V2 got back on board and operated V2 to his shorline camp site nearby. The Operator of V1 followed to make sure the other operator was ok and to report the incident. The operator of V2 was transported by Peoria Fire to difinitive medical care with non-life threatening injuries. Conflicting statements as to the actual collision and no signs of impairment. It should be noted it was difficult to obtain statements from the operator of V2 due to his medical condition as a result of the incident.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0067
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELLING FROM WEST TO EAST, ACROSS THE COLORADO RIVER.  V2 WAS TRAVELLING NORTH, UP THE RIVER.  V1 DID NOT SEE V2 AND CROSSED RIGHT IN FRONT OF IT, CAUSING V2 TO RUN INTO V1.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  V2 AND ITS OPERATOR AND OCCUPANT FLED THE AREA.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0068
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 062720 at approximately 1354 hours, a pontoon boat (bearing registration) collided with a wakeboard boat (bearing registration). The operator of the pontoon boat (vessel 1) operator 1 said that she was traveling south in south basin when the wakeboard boat came out of nowhere and struck her vessel on the starboard side. The operator of the wakeboard boat, operator 2, stated that he was headed south in the south basin. Operator 2 was attempting to have his passengers evenly distribute the weight in his boat, he hit a wave causing his boat to veer to the left, striking the pontoon boat.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0069
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:07:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06282020 at approximately1607 hours, a male subject voluntarily jumped off the back of a pontoon boat (vessel 1) while it was underway traveling southbound through thompson bay at approximately 4mph. Occupants said that victim jumped off the back of the pontoon boat approximately 200 yards out from the nautical resort beach area. After victim jumped off the pontoon boat, the operator turned the boat around and attempted to render aid. 

One of the occupants attempted to throw victim a rope which was unsuccessful. Due to the strong winds and rough water conditions, victim floated away from the pontoon boat. Operator1 then turned the pontoon boat around and attempted for a 2nd time to render aid. As soon as operator1 approached victim, victim sank below the surface of the water and disappeared. Subject1 then called 911 and advised emergency services of the situation. Upon emergency services  arrival, rescue divers were deployed and an attempt was made to locate victim. After multiple dives, the mission was called off due to loss of daylight. The following morning, dive efforts continued and victim deceased remains were recovered approximately 200 yards off shore from the nautical resort in approximately 25-30ft of water.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0070
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1’S FRIEND and OPERATOR 1 were approximately 2 miles further up the canyon from their house boat. OPERATOR 1’S FRIEND stated a boat had gone by heading out of the canyon and left a wake behind. OPERATOR 1 saw the wake and jumped it with his Jet Ski, going approximately 40 miles per hour. When OPERATOR 1 was in the air his feet left the Jet Ski and he flipped over the handle bars of the vessel. When OPERATOR 1 landed he hit his head on the Jet Ski and fell into the water. OPERATOR 1 remained conscious however OPERATOR 1’S FRIEND stated that OPERATOR 1 was complaining of severe back pain and could not get back onto his Jet Ski. OPERATOR 1’S FRIEND assisted with getting OPERATOR 1 to the side of the canyon where he could lay on a rock while OPERATOR 1’S FRIEND went back to the house boat to get a ski boat to transport OPERATOR 1 back to the house boat. When OPERATOR 1’S FRIEND got back to retrieve the ski boat, VESSEL 1 OWNER went with him to help OPERATOR 1. When OPERATOR 1’S FRIEND and VESSEL 1 OWNER got to OPERATOR 1 they were able to put him on the boat but OPERATOR 1''s pain was too much for them to transport OPERATOR 1 off the lake. They got back to the house boat and were able to flag down an Arizona Game and Fish vessel for assistance. No damage to the vessel was observed.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0071
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-COTTONWOOD BASIN
NearestCityorTown: Searchlight, NV
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on my investigation it appears that OPERATOR 1 may have been impaired due to alcohol consumption.  He decided to operate a PWC without proper navigation lights around 01:00 hours. The sky was clear that night but there was not much ambient light.  The only confirmed light was what was coming off the houseboat that he was staying at.  Witnesses reported that he had left on the PWC and that they could no longer see him one he got behind the houseboat.  After 5 to 10 minutes of hearing the PWC operate they heard a crash.  OPERATOR 1 had grounded.  Based from what they heard the witnesses stated the vessel was not idling nor wide open.  One of them believed it may have been going between 30 and 40 MPH.  I witnessed some cracks and scrapes to the jell coat of the PWC.  I did not notice any other damage at the time.  The vessel had a registration of NV6263LC and returned to a 2006 PWC registered to Skiwi Rentals LLC.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0072
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/27/2020 at approximately 1219 hours, The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call for a boat collision involving injuries at the Lake Pleasant Regional Park Peoria, Arizona. 
Prior to our arrival, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Dispatched advised there was a female who had prop cuts to her legs. They were unsure where they were located but were heading towards the Scorpion Bay Marina. 

Deputy and I responded to the marina via MCSO Lake Patrol Boat 39. Upon arrival, we contacted a rental pontoon boat as we pulled up to the dock. The pontoon boat was bearing Arizona watercraft numbers. A female who verbally identified herself as PASSENGER 1.

PASSENGER 1 had two t-shirts wrapped around her legs just below the knees. I removed the t-shirts. On her right leg she had a 2-inch laceration on her shin. On her left leg she had another laceration halfmoon shaped just below her knee cap. Neither of the lacerations were still bleeding. I applied compression bandages to both injuries. Both injuries appeared to be consistent with a prop cut. 

We transported PASSENGER 1 over to the marina’s courtesy dock to be evaluated by Peoria Fire Department. She was provided medical attention by Peoria Fire and she refused to be transported to the hospital. 

Deputy interviewed PASSENGER 1 regarding the incident. She told him she had jumped into the water to help her sister who cannot swim well. When she jumped into the water, she was hit by the propeller. She got out of the water and they applied t-shirts to it. 

I contacted the operator of the watercraft who identified himself as OPERATOR 1. OPERATOR 1 told me the following information. They were sitting in the water just before the no ski buoys in the river area. 

PASSENGER 1’s sister was in the water with the knee board and fell off. OPERATOR 1 said PASSENGER 1 jumped into the water to help her and when she did, the tow rope caught her and swung her into the motor. She immediately screamed in pain. They helped her out of the water and noticed the cuts to her leg. When asked OPERATOR 1 said the watercraft was in neutral at the time the incident occurred. 

PASSENGER 1 was taken to the hospital by her friends to receive further medical attention. 
The report was also put into Game and Fish’s Report Beam system. That report is attached. 
Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0073
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/18/2020 at Approximately 1738 hours, Maricopa County Sheriffs office Deputies assigned to Lake Pleasant responded to the area of Honeymoon Cove at Lake Pleasant Regional Park for a report of a boat accident with injuries. Additional details provided to me by dispatch stated a personal watercraft (PWC) collided at full speed with a watercraft at full speed and the PWC operator was injured.

At this time DEPUTY 1 and I boarded Lake Patrol Boat (LP) 39 and responded to the scene of the accident. Prior to arriving on scene, Peoria Fire arrived and had both occupants of the PWC onboard their watercraft. Fire personnel advised they were taking both subjects to the courtesy dock for evaluation at this time as the female subject had a head injury. I advised ground units to respond to the courtesy dock at this time to assist with the investigation.

After fire personnel left DEPUTY 1 and I spoke with the occupants of the watercraft involved which was bearing AZ. The watercraft was a 25'' Chaparral which was being operated by the owner OPERATOR 2. OPERATOR 2 had 4 additional occupants onboard when the accident occurred. Also on scene was the PWC involved which was now on the shoreline. The PWC was bearing AZ registration. At this time, I advised OPERATOR 2 to meet me at the Pleasant Harbor 4 Lane Boat Ramp where he launched from.

DEPUTY 1 and I pulled the PWC off of the shoreline and towed it back to the courtesy dock to be turned over to the registered owner. Once at the courtesy dock Deputy 2 photographed the damage.
I returned to the Pleasant Harbor 4 Lane boat ramp and spoke with OPERATOR 2 and his party. OPERATOR 2 advised he was traveling back towards Pleasant Harbor on the east side of the lake (against the navigation pattern) when he saw the PWC coming out of honeymoon cove on full plane. OPERATOR 2 stated he thought the PWC was going to turn away from him but it did not. OPERATOR 2 stated he throttled down and turned to his starboard side to avoid the collision but was unable to. 

OPERATOR 2 stated the PWC never made an attempt to turn away from his watercraft and struck the port bow side of his watercraft leaving paint transfer both on the side and under his watercraft. OPERATOR 2 stated when he looked back after the collision he saw two subjects in the water. The operator, who he identified as the female, and a male passenger. OPERATOR 2 stated the female kept telling him she was fine and just wanted to go back to her slip and to give her phone to her. OPERATOR 2 stated both occupants of the PWC did not want to remain on scene and wait for Law Enforcement.

The area where the PWC was coming from is a No Wake Zone. Though OPERATOR 2 was going against the navigation pattern of the waterways the operator of the PWC still needed to yield to OPERATOR 2 as she was entering the main bay and travel portion of the lake from a cove. She was traveling within 60 feet of another watercraft and failed to make any evasive maneuvering colliding with another watercraft at an estimated 40MPH. Once the operator of the PWC was evaluated by fire personnel, Deputies 3 and 1 spoke with the operator of the PWC who was identified at this time as OPERATOR 1. OPERATOR 1 stated she was operating into the glare of the sun and did not see the watercraft until she collided with it. OPERATOR 1 stated she had no alcohol to drink at this time. After an OUI investigation it was determined OPERATOR 1 was under the influence of an intoxicating beverage. OPERATOR 1 was transported to Arrowhead hospital with non life threatening injuries. Please see Deputy 3 and Deputy 1’s supplemental reports for further.

Case cleared by cite and release.
Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0074
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR stated he was going to drive the Athena out of the dock and onto the lake. He set up two spotters as he backed out of the slip and made his turn. However, once he started going forward a gust of wind measuring approximately 10-12 miles per hour hit the starboard side of his vessel and pushed the port side of the vessel into the dock and two other vessels that were docked and unoccupied at the time.

OPERATOR then put the boat into neutral and a captain from Antelope Point Marina came on board and piloted the vessel back into its slip. When the vessel was in the slip, all of the passengers went out on the lake to get away from the accident. OPERATOR met with Subject1 and then went to join the rest of his party on the lake.

Damage:

The damage to the vessel named “Athena” included multiple dents, scrapes and cracks all along the port side from bow to stern. Two windows on the port side were also shattered and the support beam between the windows was broken. Also the trim on the stern was torn up with a large dent on the port side of the stern.

The damage to the vessel named “P.R.III” included multiple cracks across the water slide as well as torn metal brackets that hold the slide onto the vessel. I also noticed that the rubber corner protection on the aft port side of the vessel was damaged but I was unsure if that was caused by this accident or a different one.

The damage to the vessel named “Risk Taker” included scratches on the anchor that is mounted on the bow. The anchor also was bent and the mount that was attached to the vessel was bent. I was unable to determine if the damage extended into the gel coat on the vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0075
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 04, 2020 at 0906 hours I was advised via telephone of a boating collision which occurred in the area of the 10 Lane Boat Ramp, Lake Pleasant Regional Park. I was told the complainant, OPERATOR 2 would be standing by near the 10 lane boat ramp parking lot and the other operator left the area but was described as a "Ranger".
I arrived in the area and made contact with a male identified as OPERATOR 2. OPERATOR 2 informed me he was operating a personal watercraft (PWC) heading away from his camp on the dirt spillway towards the main bay of Lake Pleasant. OPERATOR 2 admitted he was traveling above a wake making speed in a no wake zone but was flagged down by other watercraft operators who told him he needed to slow down. OPERATOR 2 stated he had already stopped the throttle on his watercraft at this point by removing the "kill switch" lanyard his PWC was equipped with. OPERATOR 2 then stated he observed a white boat with "Ranger" written on it approach from his left, the Desert Tortoise area. OPERATOR 2 stated the watercraft came at him at a high rate of speed, yelling at him to slow down or he would get kicked off the lake, and ultimately struck his watercraft in a head on manner. OPERATOR 2 stated the other boat operator did not identify himself or provide any contact information after the incident. OPERATOR 2 made no indication he attempted to provide information either. OPERATOR 2 stated after the incident both watercraft went their seperate ways. Upon inspecting OPERATOR 2''s Kawasaki PWC bearing Arizona registration, I observed deep scrateches on the plastic bumper part of bow area which continued up toward the handle bars where there also were scratches to the red gel coat on the watercraft. It also appeared some hidden supports were broken as a plastic cowling on the front in the damaged area was loose. All damage appeared to have occurred recently. I asked OPERATOR 2 if he could further describe the other watercraft to which he replied it was a white or cream colored boat with flashing lights (could not remember if blue or amber) operated by a white male with glasses and a tan uniform (unknown on any patches or organization identification).
The Maricopa County Parks staff was contacted and it was determined employee OPERATOR 1 was operating a watercraft at approximately the same time. OPERATOR 1 arrived at the Lake Pleasant Ops center a short time later so I could speak to him about any possible involvement. OPERATOR 1 stated he was operating the Maricopa County owned supervisor watercraft contacting boat violations on this morning. OPERATOR 1 stated he was traveling from the Desert Tortoise area and observed 3 PWC''s traveling towards the main bay from the dirt spillway making a wake in a no wake area. OPERATOR 1 stated he activated the boats lights, reduced his throttle to neutral, and called the PWC''s over. OPERATOR 1 stated the PWC''s turned to their left, towards him at which time the PWC in the center "Bumped" his watercraft in a head on manner. OPERATOR 1 stated he noticed the bump but didn''t think it was that bad as he did not feel it. OPERATOR 1 stated he was in neutral well before the boats contacted and if he was traveling forward it would not have been very fast and only residual motion. OPERATOR 1 stated he spoke to them about slowing down and both watercraft went their ways. OPERATOR 1 stated he stayed in the area for approximately 15 minutes as he was removing a navigational hazard but was never contacted again by the other PWC operator. I observed OPERATOR 1 was wearing a blue shirt with tan pants at this time.
I then went and inspected the County owned Triton watercraft bearing AZ registration. I noted the watercraft was a dull white in color, had the words "Ranger" affixed to the front of the helm, under the windshield and had amber strobe lights …


BARDID: AZ-2020-0076
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/10/2020 at 1712 hours, I responded to Pleasant Harbor Marina located at 40202 N. 87th Avenue in Peoria Arizona, reference to an injured person who sustained a watercraft propeller cut.  Upon arrival at the Pleasant Harbor Marina North Ramp, I noticed Peoria Fire onscene.  Peoria Fire Paramedics were treating a male subject on the North Ramp boat dock.  The male subject had first aid bandages wrapped around his right upper leg and was being moved from the boat dock into an ambulance. 

The injured person was upon a sixteen foot vessel, bearing an unreadable watercraft registration.  Upon running the HIN, the vessel came back to an Arizona watercraft registration.  The Arizona watercraft registration matched the vessel I was out with.  While inside the ambulance, I noticed the male subject was conscious and speaking with Peoria Fire Paramedics.  

Subject1 stated the injury had occurred in the center of the lake (Main Bay area).  Subject1 stated the boat was not moving, but may have been in idle.  Subject1 stated they were jumping off the boat into the water and swimmng.  Subject1 stated he noticed Victim saying "Ouch Ouch" while he was trying to board the boat from the water.  Subject1 stated they noticed blood on his leg and on the boat shortly afterwards.  Subject1 stated they called for help and headed towards the boat ramp immediately afterwards.  Subject1 noted they had been on the lake since 0700 hours.  

I spoke with Peoria Fire Paramedics who stated Victim received two large lacerations on his right upper leg.  Peoria Fire Paramedics stated the injuries were non life threatening.  Peoria Fire transported Victim, by ambulance, to JCL Deer Valley. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0078
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/11/2020 at 1756 hours, I responded to Marina (Lake Pleasant Regional Park) located at in Peoria Arizona, reference to an injured person who sustained a watercraft propeller cut.  Upon arrival at Scorpion Bay arena, I noticed Peoria Fire paramedics treating a male subject sitting on a pontoon boat near the watercraft fueling station.  The male subject had first aid bandages wrapped around his lower right leg.  The injured male subject was verbally identified as SWIMMER 1.  

I spoke with Marina employees who stated SWIMMER 1 was onboard a charter pontoon boat during the time of injury.  An employee escorted me to the north side of the boat dock where the pontoon boat was moored.  I made contact with the operator of the boat (bearing Arizona watercraft registration), who was identified verbally as OPERATOR 1.  OPERATOR 1 is an employee and he told me the following:

OPERATOR 1 stated he was operating the Pontoon Boat near Balance Rock Island.  OPERATOR 1 stated SWIMMER 1 was inside the water next to the pontoon boat.  OPERATOR 1 stated the weather became windy and started to blow the pontoon boat near the island close to the rocks.  OPERATOR 1 stated it was unknown if SWIMMER 1 became injured on the rocks of the island or by the propeller.  OPERATOR 1 noted the engines were off during the time of SWIMMER 1''s leg injury.

After speaking with OPERATOR 1, I spoke with Peoria Fire Paramedics.  Peoria stated there were three small lacerations to SWIMMER 1''s lower leg.  Peoria stated the three lacerations were approximately three to four inches in length.  SWIMMER 1 was released from the boat dock with no further medical treatment.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0079
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/25/2020 at around 1530 hours, the vessel was towing a tube with two riders on it. The operator was making a sharp turn in the watercraft, which sent the riders on the tube sideways across the wakes. One of the riders was ejected from the tube, and sustained spinal injuries upon landing in the water. The operator transported the injured subject to the Sheriff''s Emergency Dock for assistance, and the injured subject was then flown to a local hospital for further treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0080
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOOR ALONG THE SEA WALL AT SIGN 16 IN THE BRIDGEWATER CHANNEL WHEN THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL OVER THROTTLED CAUSING THE FRONT OF THE PONTOON BOAT TO PIN THE VICTIM AGAINST THE SEA WALL.  THE VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR INJURIES TO BOTH LEGS.  THE VESSEL SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0081
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was travelling south in the middle of the colorado river and v1 was travelling north.  The operator of v2 stopped and sat at an idle in the middle of the river after the operator saw v1 travelling towards her jetski.  The operator of v1 had water sprayed in his face  by another jetski.  He did not see v2 until the last second and he swerved to the left to avoid it.  V1 struck the right side of v2 with the right side of v1.  The passenger of v2 was injured and had a laceration to his right leg that was several inches long and appeared to need stitches.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0082
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 5, 2020 at approximately 1200 a vessel collision between two PWCs resulted in damage to one PWC and no injuries. 

Vessel 1 was traveling outside of the wakeless area near two cow cove. The vessel was operated by a single operator 16 years of age. The vessel was traveling at a speed between 21-40 MPH.

Vessel 2 was traveling approximately one boat length behind vessel 1. The vessel was operated by a single operator 15 years of age. The vessel was traveling at similiar speed to vessel 1. Due to proximity to each other and operator inexperience, vessel 2 struck the rear starboard side of vessel 1. 

Upon impact both operators were thrown into the water. Neither operator were injured. Vessel 1 sustained damage to the rear of the hull consisting of cracked fiberglass approximately 24 inches extending from the rear corner of the vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0083
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS OFF AND THE OPERATOR WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE SHORE.  V1 APPROACHED AND ASKED THE OPERATOR OF V2 IF HE WANTED TO RACE.  AFTER BEING TOLD NO, V1 MADE A QUICK TURN TO THE LEFT, STRIKING V2, THEN FLED THE AREA.  THE OPERATOR OF V2 WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR POSSIBLE BROKEN RIBS.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0084
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/11/20 at approx. 1538 hours, operator 1 was cited for failure to control speed to avoid a collision at sign 8 in the bridgewater channel after he was contacted as the operator of a vessel traveling northbound that collided with vessel two which was traveling southbound. 

The port side stern of vessel one sustained damage and the port side near the bow of vessel two sustained damage. Prior to the collision operator 1 stated he had trouble operating the vessel as the stern was flooded. Witnesses onboard vessel two advised the vessel operated by operator 1 was approaching their vessel at and angle before operator 1 corrected his course causing the stern of his vessel to hit their vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0085
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was traveling northbound entering the south mouth of the bridgewater channel when it slowed and went into reverse due to the stopped boat traffic at the mouth of the channel.  Upon putting the vessel into reverse the operator attempted to shift back to neutral with negative results.  

Vessel one continued in reverse and struck vessel two which was also traveling northbound entering the bridgewater channel behind vessel one.  The swim step on the starboard side of vessel one collided with the port side of vessel two.  The operator of vessel one stated he shut the vessel off to slow the vessel down after the collision. 

 The operator of vessel one stated they waited on scene for approx. Thirty minutes and vessel two never returned to scene.  The operator of vessel one inspected the vessel and saw that the throttle cable line had become disconnected and caused the shifter to malfunction. 

The operator of vessel one stated his vessel had no damage as a result of the collision. The operator of vessel two had consistent statements with the operator of vessel one regarding the collision and the congestion in the area.  

The operator of vessel two stated he continued northbound through the channel as he determined it was likely going to cause a secondary collision if he attempted to return to the collision scene.  The operator of vessel two moored the vessel and surveyed the damage.  Upon observing the paint transfer and the five to six inch fiberglass crack they contacted police approx. Two hours after the collision.  The operator of vessel one was contacted telephonically on 7/5/20 after being located by sbso deputy at park moabi (100 park moabi road needles, ca) after an attempt to locate was broadcast.
The operator of vessel one advised there were additional passengers onboard that he did not have personal information for and were no longer with his group.  

Deputy confirmed there was no visible damage to vessel one and performed a safety exam on the vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0086
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON THE COLORADO RIVER CLOSER TO THE AZ SIDE. VESSEL 1 THEN COLLIDED WITH THE SUPPORT BEAM TO THE BRIDGE THAT CONNECTS a PROPERTY WITH THEIR ISLAND PROPERTY. VESSEL 1 THEN LEFT THE SCENE.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0087
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 19th of July, 2020, operator1 backed Vessel 1 out of slip 21 in an arc to its port.  OPERATOR1 stated that as Vessel 1 began to turn to starboard and head for the open water a gust of wind came up and pushed Vessel 1 towards Vessel 2, which was docked.  

That wind coupled with the turn to-starboard caused the port-side stern corner of Vessel 1 to contact the slide which was mounted on the stern of Vessel 2 and rip that slide free from its mountings.  The occupants of Vessel 2 stated that the railing on the stern of their vessel, bottom and top level, and possible the "toy-tank" were damaged as well as the slide and its mountings.  OPERATOR1 reported no damage to Vessel 1.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0089
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-18-2020 at approximately 1708 hours, i responded to a non-injury, personal watercraft (pwc) vs boat crash outside the buoy line at the windsor north launch ramp. The operator of vessel 1 which is the pwc, turned in-front of vessel 2 while both vessels were underway. The pwc crashed into vessel 2''s portside causing major fiberglass damage.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0091
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/02/2020 at 1723 hours, I responded to Scorpion Bay Marina reference to a boating crash with no injuries.  Upon arrival, I made contact with the Rental Dock.  Rental Company employee told me the following:
Rental Company employee stated she is the supervisor for rental company at Lake Pleasant.  Rental Company employee stated an individual returned a Jet Ski at approximately 1620 hours.  Rental Company employee stated the Jet Ski was damaged and the renter had told her he was involved in a collision.  Rental Company employee provided me with the renter contact information along with a copy of the renter''s California Drivers License.  The renter was identified as OPERATOR 1.  
Rental Company employee stated OPERATOR 1 told her another Jet Ski had collided with him.  Rental Company employee stated OPERATOR 1 told her the operator of the other vessel was a female and the Jet Ski was "cherry red".  Rental Company employee stated no other information was provided reference to the other operator and vessel.  Rental Company employee stated OPERATOR 1 had left the area prior to my arrival and had cancelled his credit card that he provided for the security deposit.  Rental Company employee estimated the damages to the Jet Ski to be approximately $3,500.00.  
After speaking with Rental Company employee, I noticed the damaged Jet Ski OPERATOR 1 had been operating.  The Jet Ski, bearing Arizona Watercraft Registration 8001BZ, was blue and white in color.  The steering column had major contact damage.  The bow and undercarriage had moderate contact damage.  I noticed no "cherry red" paint transfer on the Jet Ski.  Three photographs were taken of the damages to the Jet Ski along with the Renter Contact Information.  The photographs were uploaded into evidence.  After speaking with Rental Company employee, I attempted to contact OPERATOR 1 and received his voicemail.  A voicemail was left for OPERATOR 1 instructing him to contact me reference to the boating collision.  
On 08/05/2020 at approximately 1300 hours, I was able to successfully contact OPERATOR 1 via telephone.  OPERATOR 1 told me the following:
OPERATOR 1 stated he was involved in a boat collision on 08/02/2020.  OPERATOR 1 stated he was at the lake shooting a music video.  OPERATOR 1 stated he was sitting still and a Hispanic lady had ran into him.  OPERATOR 1 stated it was his first time riding a Jet Ski and did not know what precautions to take.  OPERATOR 1 stated he asked the female operator if she was okay and she started speaking Spanish.  OPERATOR 1 described the other Jet Ski to be red or burgundy in color and the female operator to be about 40 years of age.  OPERATOR 1 stated he received minor scrapes and did not seek medical attention after the incident.  OPERATOR 1 stated he did cancel his credit card because he did not want to be charged.  OPERATOR 1 stated he is willing and would contact Water Sports reference to the security deposit.
Currently, no other parties have contacted the Sheriff''s Office reference to this boating collision.  
Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0092
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-SITE SIX
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-1-20 at approximately 1805 hours, wakeboarder #1 was being towed on a wake board on Lake Havasu near Site 6.  The watercraft, a 2020 Nautique, was being operated by OPERATOR 1 and was traveling at approximately 20 miles per hour. As wakeboarder #1 was wake boarding, she suddenly fell, and the wake board struck the back of her head causing a laceration.  She was transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center with non life threatening injuries.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0093
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER ON THE ARIZONA SIDE.  V1 WAS TRAVELLING SOUTH ON THE ARIZONA SIDE.  V1 MADE A TURN TOWARDS THE ARIZONA SHORE AND STRUCK THE LEFT SIDE OF V2, PUNCHING A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF IT.  THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0094
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-TOPOCK GORGE
NearestCityorTown: Topock, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-21-2020 at approximately 1710 hours, Vessel 1, a 21 foot Shockwave boat, operated by OPERATOR 1 who was verbally identified, caught fire while traveling Northbound in the Topock Gorge. OPERATOR 1 stated that it is unknown how the fire started but it started in the motor compartment. OPERATOR 1 extinguished the fire completely using his fire extinguisher. No occupants were injured due to the fire.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0095
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:23:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Electrocution
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Improper shore connection
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday 07/12/2020 at approximately 1823 hours, at the Scorpion Bay Marina slip A37, located within the Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Maricopa County. The four occupants on vessel 1 were going to go swimming behind the boat in the slip. In an attempt to recover a floatie which was moving away from the swim platform Victim2 stuck his leg into the water and felt a shock, at about the same time his brother Victim1 jumped into the water and began convulsing. In an attempt to assist Victim1, his fiancé entered the water and began convulsing, she was recovered with minor injuries by Victim2 and subject1. Trying to help his brother, Victim2 entered the water and also began convulsing. Subject1 an adjacent boat owner responded to the yelling and entered the water when he began convulsing, others were able to help him out of the water. 

With the assistance of others, Subject2 was able to remove Victim2 from the water onto the swim platform and began rendering aid. 

Victim1 and Victim2 who had entered the water behind Victim2''s boat were observed to begin shaking/convulsing appearing to be electrocuted, succumbing to their injuries and died. Subject3 and Subject1 who attempted to render aid and were pulled out of the water reported to feeling electricity in the water. 

As a result of this incident, our first priority in the investigation was to determine ongoing safety for the public, employees at the Scorpion Bay Marina, and Sheriff''s Office personnel investigating. 
So the night of the incident, along with the assistance of APS, we were able to shut down electricity to dock A. Arrangements were made by Scorpion Bay Marina to provide generators to those living in houseboats in the affected area so they could have air conditioning. One resident had a medical condition requiring equipment ran by electricity, so a generator was provided. This allowed for a safe scene for Lake Patrol Detectives and Divers during the body recovery and inspection of the electrical components.  
On Monday morning, LP Detectives with the assistance of The City of Peoria Electrical Inspector, and a Commercial Electrician who specializes in Marina construction were able to determine the Scorpion Bay Marina''s electrical infrastructure was operating properly and safely. 

The second phase of the investigation was to determine the source of the electricity that contributed to the drowning of Victim2 and Victim1. 

Under the supervision of the electrical professionals, LP Detectives were able to conduct multiple experiments and ultimately recreated the circumstances which placed electrical voltage into the water. This result was isolated to the electrical system of the victim’s watercraft only. No other boats or slips were affected.   

The victim’s boat had an electrical connection system which was not compatible with the marina’s receptacle. Electrical safety features were bypassed by the intentional and improper modification of the boat’s electrical connection system. This resulted in electricity being discharged into the water around the swim platform, which is where the victims entered the water. 

The investigation is ongoing, following up on additional leads. Further Details will be released at the completion of the investigation.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0096
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Sierra Vista, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/22/2020 at 1536 hours, I responded to the area of the Keyhole of Bartlett Lake reference to a boating accident with injuries, involving a personal watercraft. The information that MCSO units received from MCSO dispatch was that someone was injured in the area and were requesting help. MCSO units later learned that a female subject was injured after falling off a personal watercraft (PWC). Deputies were also en-route to the scene by ground while I was en-route onboard MCSO patrol watercraft LP-81.
    Upon my arrival at the Keyhole, I made contact with another deputy who advised me that they were needing a backboard due to the injuries that the victim, who was later identified as Passenger 1 sustained. Rural Metro Fire Department was also en-route to the scene as well to assist. I later learned from Deputy, who was tending to Passenger 1’s injuries, that she was complaining of pain in both sides of her ribs and the back of her head. 
    I contacted the operator of the personal watercraft, which was a blue 2014 Yamaha Wave Runner (Vessel #1) near the shoreline of the Keyhole. The operator identified himself to me as Operator 1. I asked OPERATOR 1 what happened. OPERATOR 1 advised me that while he was traveling north on the lake at a speed of approximately 30 miles per hour, when he hit a large wake from another boat. OPERATOR 1 said that when he hit the wake, the PWC launched upwards and when the PWC came down, it hit the water hard, causing PASSENGER 1 to fall off the PWC. There was a third passenger on board the PWC as well when the incident occurred identified as PASSENGER 3. Once PASSENGER 1 went into the water, she advised that she was injured. Both OPERATOR 1 and PASSENGER 3 entered the water to assist PASSENGER 1 and to bring her back to shore. 
    At 1621 hours, Rural Metro F. D. arrived on scene and started with their evaluations. After their evaluations, Rural Metro F. D. made the determination that PASSENGER 1 needed to be transported to the Honor Health Thompson Peak Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries (refer to Rural Metro F. D. Run #20166876.
    It should be noted that while beaching my MCSO patrol watercraft at the Keyhole of Bartlett Lake to assist Deputies, I thought I activated my MCSO issued body worn camera. When I ended my contact with all parties involved and when I went to deactivate the camera, I observed that it was in standby mode. 
    There is nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0097
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Cave Creek, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday, 07/08/2020 at about 1200 hours, (O1) had been operating a white, 2017 Seadoo PWC,(W1), with one person (P1) seated behind him, in the area east of Main Bay, Bartlett Lake, Tonto National Forest. 

Prior to the incident, he had been attempting to splash the other white, 2017 Seadoo PWC, AZ , operated by (O2) and passenger (P2) seated behind her. 

At the time of incident, he attempted the same maneuver as he had prior, however he did not turn, potentially due to coming off the throttle. This caused PWC1 to collide into the other PWC, resulting in the operator of the other PWC to suffer a broken rib.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0098
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was travelling south on the colorado river near the center.  V2 (a kayak) was travelling south, also near the center of the river.  V1 came around a smaller rock bar/island and did not see v2 until the last minute and panicked.  

V1''s operator pulled the lanyard, cutting power to the jetski, causing him to lose power and strike the back of the kayak.  

The kayak occupant was knocked unconscious and thrown into the water.  The passenger of v1 jumped into the water to get the unconcious kayaker and dislocated his shoulder on impact with the water.  The operator of v1 was uninjured.  Both the kayaker and the passenger of v1 were transported to the hospital, where they were treated and released.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0099
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-24-2020 at approximately 1323 hours, the operator of vessel 1 (operator 1) was involved in a single vessel non-injury boat crash. Witnesses stated that operator 1 was asleep at the wheel and crashed his pontoon boat up onto the peninsula, running it ashore. The pontoon boat was completely out of the water teetering on land. Through a field sobriety test and submitting to a breathalyzer, it was determined that operator 1 was under the influence of alcohol. Operator 1 blew a .217 and .212 on the intoxilyzer 8000. Operator 1 was charged with 4 counts of operating under the influence and cite and released to a responsible 3rd party.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0100
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-07-2020 at approximately 2113 hours, operator of vessel 1 was involved in a single vessel, non-injury boat crash. Operator ran his boat ashore approximately 60 ft onto the windsor beach state park beach.operator was very uncooperative and would not provide a full statement of how the crash happened. Through a field sobriety test, there was suspicion that operator was operating under the influence. Operator refused to submit to a breathalyzer test so a search warrant was completed and granted for a blood sample. Charges are pending upon results of blood sample.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0101
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/14/20 at 1247 hours, OPERATOR 2 was riding a jet ski at Lake Pleasant when he collided with OPERATOR 1 causing injury and damaging OPERATOR 1''s Jet ski.   

On 8/14/20, at 1247 hours, several MCSO Deputies were dispatched to Lake Pleasant-Scorpion Bay Marina in reference to a boating crash with injuries. 

Peoria Fire (Run #20-309264) contacted MCSO dispatch to advise of a 24 years old male subject who was hit by a jet ski. The male subject who was later identified as, OPERATOR 1, was being transported by a boat to the Scorpion Bay Marina.

I arrived at the scene and contacted OPERATOR 1. OPERATOR 1 appeared to be in a lot of pain, I noticed a bump (swelling) on the upper part of his left shinbone just below the knee. OPERATOR 1 stated he was riding a jet ski (Yamaha) with his friends when he was hit by another jet ski. He told me, he was stationary in the water when he noticed, OPERATOR 2, riding his jet ski (Yamaha) toward him. OPERATOR 2''s jet ski collided with OPERATOR 1 jet ski causing injury and damaging OPERATOR 1''s jet ski. 

I contacted OPERATOR 2 at Scorpion Bay Marina, the following is a summary of my interview with him. OPERATOR 2 was riding his jet ski with group of co-workers at the lake. I asked OPERATOR 2 to describe the incident and he stated, “It happened so fast”. He was riding his jet ski next to OPERATOR 1 approximately 4 to 6 feet apart. OPERATOR 2 stated he noticed OPERATOR 1 in front of him, so he let go of the throttle and attempted to turn his jet ski to avoid colliding with OPERATOR 1. However, OPERATOR 2 was not able to avoid the collision and collided with OPERATOR 1''s jet ski. 

OPERATOR 1 was treated by Peoria Fire and Medical, he was later transported to North Peoria Emergency Center for possible fractured left Tibia. 

OPERATOR 1''s jet ski sustained damage to the left side of the jet ski under steering column. No damage was observed to OPERATOR 2''s jet ski. 

Both involved jet skis were rented, the rental company was notified of the incident and provided with the report number. Both jet-skis were later turned to the rental company.  
This report was taken for information purpose to document this incident.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0102
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/26/2020 at 1811hrs, an injury watercraft accident ocurred on the Colorado river in Bullhead City, AZ. Northbound watercraft 1 made a left turn in front of southbound watercraft 2 causing impact with injury.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0103
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was travelling south on the arizona side of the river when he hit a wave and water splashed in his face.  When the operator was able to see again he was heading straight towards the second pillar support of the bridge.  The operator swerved but stuck the pillar causing both the operator and passenger to be ejected.  The passenger was transported to the hospital and later released.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0104
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-04-2020 at approximately 1813 hours, the operator of vessel 1 was towing surfer #1 on a wakesurf. Operator 1 said that surfer #1 stood up on the board and then immediately fell off the board. Surfer #1 started complaining of pain to his right leg. 

Operator 1 and his son got surfer #1 out of the water onto the boat where they noticed surfer #1 had a big lump on his leg. Operator 1 transported surfer #1 to london bridge where he met with lake havasu city fire and river medical. Surfer #1 was transported to the hospital where it was determined that he broke his right femur.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0105
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 stated that he had just fueled up at pump #19 at the Wahweap fuel dock. OPERATOR 1 finished fueling and left his vessel tied up on the dock so that he could go to the bathroom. The vessel remained at the dock for approximately 30 minutes until OPERATOR 1 returned. When OPERATOR 1 boarded his vessel he turned on the engine compartment ventilation fan for approximately 30-60 seconds before attempting to start the vessel.
When OPERATOR 1 attempted to start the vessel, there was an explosion in the engine compartment that resulted in the hatch to the engine compartment being blown off and landing approximately 37 yards away towards the shoreline. The explosion also destroyed the engine compartment, the ski tower/bimini and the back seat. OPERATOR 1 stated he was thrown forward slightly from the driver''s seat but was not ejected from the vessel. OPERATOR 1 exited the vessel and the fuel dock workers shut off the fuel pumps. There was a small fire onboard the vessel; however the fuel dock workers were able to extinguish it using their fire extinguishers next to the pumps. OPERATOR 1 also stated he was the only occupant of the vessel.
OPERATOR 1 estimated the damage to the vessel to be around $20,000.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0106
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
National Park Service Ranger informed me that a 10 year old boy was being towed behind a ski boat up Antelope Canyon at approximately 1300 hours on 7/24/2020. The family in the vessel was going below wakeless speed and the 10 year old boy was holding on to a rope that was attached to the back of the vessel. After some time, the boy wanted to come back into the vessel. When he attempted to climb back in, he felt lightheaded, complained of the smell of the exhaust from the engine and lost consciousness.

The family promptly called 911 and returned to the Wahweap main launch ramp. While en-route back to the launch ramp the boy regained consciousness. Classic Air Medical was called and flew the boy from the launch ramp to the hospital in St. George, Utah.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0107
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
WAKEBOARDER 1 was new to wakeboarding and was attempting to get up on the board while they were 8 miles up Navajo Canyon at approximately 1400 hours. WAKEBOARDER 1 firmly held on to the rope and locked out his legs while he was attempting to get up on the board when he felt a pop and a sharp pain in his right upper leg. The family immediately noticed something was wrong and brought WAKEBOARDER 1 to the back of the boat. When they attempted to put WAKEBOARDER 1 on the swim deck, OPERATOR 1 Edge attempted to jump in the water from the transom of the vessel so that he could help push WAKEBOARDER 1 up. However OPERATOR 1 slipped while he jumped and his lower back landed on a protruding steel eye bolt on the stern of the vessel. This caused a deep laceration to OPERATOR 1''s back that was approximately 6 inches long.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0108
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/19/20 between the hours of 1900hrs  and 2000 hrs, OPERATOR 1 and PASSENGER 1 were on the water after it got dark. OPERATOR 1 said that they had been having issues with their boat not starting. He said that it finally started and he was headed to the marina. He said it was dark and he thought he was in the deep channel. He said that was when they ran the boat aground. He said they did not call until 0713 on 9/20/20 because he did not believe anything could be done. 

I responded to the location he had described and found the vessel. It was out of the water and the prop had traveled on land for 35 feet prior to coming to rest. I photographed the vessel. The marina was contacted in order to place the vessel back in the water and to have it towed in. 

I contacted the owner of the vessel again. He said he had not been drinking on 9/19/20. I found alcohol in the ice chest still in the vessel. OPERATOR 1 said that he had a fractured pelvis and a fractured elbow and he stated his wife just had bruises from the incident. I collected their statements that they emailed to me. 
 I am sending charges of 5-341 Reckless operation to our County Attorneys Office.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0109
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-MOHAVE VALLEY
NearestCityorTown: Mohave Valley, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 07-19-2020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1747 HOURS, I RESPONDED TO A INJURY BOAT ACCIDENT BETWEEN 2 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT''S (PWC). THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1, OPERATOR 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE RIVER AND OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2, OPERATOR 2 WAS ON HIS PORTSIDE. BOTH VESSELS WERE SIDE BY SIDE WHEN THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 SPED UP AND TURNED LEFT INFRONT OF VESSEL 1. VESSEL 1 DID NOT HAVE TIME TO TURN AWAY AND CRASHED INTO THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL 2. BOTH SUBJECTS WERE EJECTED OFF VESSEL 1. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS NOT  TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WITH COMPLAINTS OF BACK INJURIES.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0110
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/08/2020 at approximately 1232 hours Vessel 1 was traveling northbound through the mouth of the Canyon when due to operator inattention Vessel 1 struck and went over top of Vessel 2, a kayak causing injury to the opperator of vessel 2.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0111
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/11/2020 at approximately 1928 hours, there was a report of a sinking boat located at the 10 Lane Boat Ramp in Lake Pleasant Peoria, AZ 85383. The operator was identified as OPERATOR 1. OPERATOR 1 explained he just restored the boat and was testing it out while at Lake Pleasant. 

OPERATOR 1 took the boat with his friend to Dillions located at Pleasant Harbor. At approximately 1700 hours, they started heading back to the 10 Lane Boat Ramp. After approximately a half a mile from the wake zone buoy line out in the Main Bay, OPERATOR 1 noticed his boat was taking on water from the stern. 

OPERATOR 1 activated the bilge pump but after a few moments noticed it wasn''t keeping up. A few minutes later the boat sank from the rear and the boat nosed up remaining afloat. Passing citizens stopped and assisted OPERATOR 1 by pulling them from the water. They then towed the boat to the 10 Lane Boat Ramp upside down.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0112
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-13-2020 at approximately 1317 hours, Vessel 1, a 2020 Yamaha PWC, Operated by OPERATOR 1 who was verbally identified, crashed into Vessel 2, a 2020 Yamaha PWC, operated by OPERATOR 2, who was verbally identified. OPERATOR 2 suffered a possible broken leg as a result of vessel 1 hitting him and ejecting him from the PWC. OPERATOR 1 suffered bruises on her chest as a result of her hitting the handle bars of vessel 1. Both subjects were transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center for further treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0113
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/18/2020 at approximately 1730 hours, I had been parked on Bush Highway in my fully marked patrol vehicle, when I was approached by a black van with three occupants. 
The driver of the van, later identified as OPERATOR 1, informed me his brother had sustained an injury and they needed medical help. At this time, I escorted them to Saguaro Aid station located at Saguaro Lake. Upon arrival, I spoke to OPERATOR 1''s brother, PASSENGER 2, PASSENGER 2 stated he was the passenger aboard a personal water craft with his brother operating it. His brother turned sharply in front of their friend, OPERATOR 2, at which point they collided causing injury to PASSENGER 2''s leg and head. 
Upon speaking to OPERATOR 1, he stated the same sequence of events. He stated he was operating the personal watercraft and driving ahead of OPERATOR 2 and decided to turn in front of OPERATOR 2 which caused the accident. 
Upon speaking to OPERATOR 2, he stated he was driving with OPERATOR 1 and PASSENGER 2 around the area of Captains Cove at around 20 mph (His statement) when OPERATOR 1 suddenly turned his watercraft in front of him. OPERATOR 2 stated he let off the throttle however, the watercraft continued and did not slow enough to avoid hitting OPERATOR 1 and PASSENGER 2. 
It should be noted, upon my first encounter with PASSENGER 2, I observed his right thigh to be very swollen as well as a three inch laceration to the right side of his head, just above the temple. PASSENGER 2 was conscious and speaking clearly. 
Rural Metro arrived on scene and transported PASSENGER 2 to Banner Desert Hospital with non life threatening injuries. 
OPERATORS 1 & 2 showed no signs of impairment while talking to them. Also they stated they had not consumed any alcohol. 
Photographs of the personal watercrafts involved have been uploaded to Evidence.com
Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0114
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:33:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-03-2020 at approximately 2233 hours, Vessel 1, a 15'' 1996 Bayliner jet boat, crashed into Vessel 2, a 22'' 1994 Larsen boat. 

Vessel 1 was traveling contrary to navigation by traveling South bound while closer to the Arizona side of Lake havasu. One of the occupants of Vessel 1 was ejected from the boat at the crash site. 

V1 occupant was found deceased, floating face down in the water wearing a PFD. The other occupant of Vessel 1 was found in the water approximately 500 yards South of the original crash site. 

Operator1 was taken aboard of a bystander''s vessel and transported to Sam''s Beachcomber docks where he was the transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center for serious life threatening injuries sustained from the boat crash. 

After the boat crash, Vessel 1 continued to travel unmanned until it crashed into shore. Vessel 1 was found near the Islander RV Resort after it crashed into land and was completely out of the water. 

Occupants of Vessel 2 were uninjured. Occupants of Vessel 2 stated that after the crash, Vessel 2 became inoperable when they tried to follow Vessel 1 because they thought the occupants of Vessel 1 were running from the scene. 

Occupants of Vessel 2 lost sight of Vessel 1 after Vessel 2 became inoperable. Vessel 2 was swam/paddled to shore and walked around to The Nautical Beach Front Resort launch ramp where law enforcement officers contacted the occupants of vessel 2.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0115
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/16/2020 at approximately 1734 hours, The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office responded to an emergency call in reference to a sinking boat near Horse Island at the Lake Pleasant Regional Park Peoria, Arizona. 

Prior to arrival, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office advised there was a white boat sinking and there were people in the water. At this time, the Lake Pleasant Regional Park was being hit by a storm. There was severe rain and wind causing approximately 6-foot swells. 

Officers responded to the area aboard Lake Patrol Boat 39. Upon arriving in the area, we located two females standing on the southern point of Horse Island. When we contacted the females, they advised they were okay and did not have any injuries. They advised us the boat they were on had continued south during the storm. They also said no one else was in the water.  We had them remain on the shore and told them to stay away from the water, until we could return to rescue them. We left to locate the watercraft and any other people that needed to be rescued. 

We located the boat that the females were on along the shoreline at Buzzards Neck. There were several people on the shore and several people on the watercraft. The watercraft was bearing Arizona registration numbers. We advised everyone who was not wearing a life jacket to put one on and we would return to get them and return them to a safer location. 

We returned to Horse Island and had the two females get aboard our watercraft. Once they were safely on our watercraft and wearing life jackets, we returned to the pontoon boat to get some of them to a safer location. As we approached the pontoon boat, a female wearing a tan bathing suit fell over the side of the boat and into the water. 

The female went under water and didn''t come back up for several seconds. We were able to grab hold of her and pull her head above the water. She was eventually pulled aboard our watercraft. Several other people were removed the pontoon boat and put aboard the Lake Patrol Boat. I remained on the shore and assisted putting life jackets on the remaining occupants while other officers transported a group of people to the Pleasant Harbor North Ramp where they were met the Peoria Fire Department and other deputies. 

We came back to Buzzards Neck and got the remaining passengers and I. We again transported the remaining people to the boat ramp. Deputies at the boat ramp gathered everyone's contact information. None of the passengers had injuries from the collision. 
The pontoon boat was later removed by the owner. 

On 081/17/2020 I contacted each of the passengers by telephone. I conducted interviews with several people in attempt to find out what occurred during the incident. I was only able to get ahold of a couple of the passengers. When speaking with them, each of them said, they were in the main bay swimming around the watercraft. They storm started to pick up and the boat started to drift away from them. They began swimming to the boat and were able to get one. Two of the girls were not able to swim to the boat as it was too far away. The boat operator attempted to turn the boat around to get them, but the storm was pushing them farther and farther away. They ended up against the shoreline where we found them. When asked, each one of them said OPERATOR 1 was the operator of the watercraft. I was able to get ahold of OPERATOR 1. There was no other information provided to me and I was unable to contact everyone involved. 

This report is for information purposes only. Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0116
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 20, 2020 at 1902 hours, a 2019 malibu 25 wakesetter, bearing arizona watercraft 7441da was attempting to trailer during a large monsoon storm. While attempting to trailer the watercraft, the wakes forced the watercraft into a trailer. 

The watercraft was then grounded on the ten lane boat ramp on top of the watercraft trailer belonging to someone else. Operator 1, the owner of the malibu said he could not stop the watercraft from being pushed into the ten lane boat ramp because the wakes were approximately 7 to 8 feet high during the storm. Operator 1 had all the proper safety equipment on board. 

During the grounding the malibu struck the left rear wheel well of the pickup truck.  All were later removed by tow truck or tow boat.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0117
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-CRAZY HORSE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1, A 2018 BOMBARDIER PWC, WAS BEING OPERATED BY OPERATOR 1 IN THE NORTH BASIN OF LAKE HAVASU.  THE OPERATOR ADVISED THAT HE MADE A HARD TURN, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO BE EJECTED FROM THE WATERCRAFT.  OPERATOR 1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0118
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON THE COLORADO RIVER SOUTH OF COMMUNITY PARK. V-2 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON THE COLORADO RIVER SOUTH OF COMMUNITY PARK. V-1 MADE A LEFT TURN INTO THE PATH OF V-2 AND BOTH VESSELS COLLIDED


BARDID: AZ-2020-0119
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON THE COLORADO RIVER CONTRARY TO NAVIGATION.  V-2 WAS TOWING SKIERS MADE A U-TURN AND THE SKIERS TRACKED OUTSIDE THE WAKE OF V-2 INTO THE PATH OF V-1.  O-1 JUMPED FROM V-1 AND THE SKIERS STRUCK V-1 AS IT WAS UNATTENDED.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0120
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2, a kayak operated by OPERATOR 2, was crossing the channel north of the main bay at Canyon Lake from Prudential Rock to the east shoreline.  Vessel 1, a 2008 28'' Sleekcraft operated by OPERATOR 1, was cruising south from the channel into the main bay of Canyon Lake.  Vessel 1 was traveling between 15 and 20 mph.  The operator stated that he was blinded by the glare of the setting sun and did not see the kayaker in the water.  He heard someone yelling and realized that he struck the kayak and turned around to assist.  OPERATOR 2 suffered an injury to her upper leg and was treated at the scene by AMR Ambulance and then transported to Mountain Vista Hospital.  No citations were issued.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0121
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-CRAZY HORSE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2, a 2011 20 foot Fourwinns was traveling southbound on Lake Havasu in the North Basin, and was Operated by OPERATOR 2.  Vessel 1, was an unknown vessel operated by an unknown subject. 
 
As Vessel 2 was traveling at approximately 30 miles per hour, the Operator looked back and realized that another watercraft was approaching his stern quickly.  The Operator of Vessel 2 said that he began to make a turn when he realized that boat was rear ending his.  The Operator said that he jumped from the Operator’s Seat (starboard side), and dove onto of his wife, who was the only other occupant.  She was seated in the passenger seat (port side).  Vessel 1 ramped up into the passenger compartment of Vessel 2, striking the operator’s seat along with the windshield directly in front of the Operator.  

Vessel 1 then left the scene of the crash, and at this time has not been located.  The Occupants of Vessel 2 were uninjured, and were unable to provde any information on Vessel 1.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0122
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 a pwc operated by OPERATOR 1 with PASSENGER 1 was traveling on Canyon Lake when PASEENGER 1 began to fall off of the vessel. He grabbed OPERATOR 1 by her PFD which caused her to turn the vessel into the path of vessel #2. Vessel #2 driven by OPERATOR 2 was struck in the on the right rear corner by the left rear corner of vessel #1.
 
No one was injured in the collision. 

Noting further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0123
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 26, 2020 at 1445 hours, I responded to Scorpion Bay Marina in reference to a watercraft accident. 

I made contact with a female, identified as OPERATOR 1, who stated she was operating a personal watercraft in the area of the Agua Fria River. OPERATOR 1 said she hit a wake and was thrown from the watercraft. OPERATOR 1 was wearing her personal flotation device at the time of the accident. 

OPERATOR 1 has a minor laceration under the chin in which she did not want to be evaluated by fire. 
OPERATOR 1 said she would self transport to North Peoria Emergency Center for stitches. The watercraft was a 1997 Bombardier GTI. There was no damage to the vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0124
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, September 27, 2020 at approximately 1147 hours I was advised by Sergeant about a request of information regarding a boat collision which occurred on 09/26/2020 at Lake Pleasant Regional Park which involved a subject who was medically air lifted from the area.

MCSO did not have a call for service on record matching the inquiry so MCSO Dispatch was asked to check with Peoria fire to see if they had any information. Peoria fire advised MCSO Dispatch that at 1538 hours Engine 195, Rescue 192 and Native 20 responded to Pleasant Harbor Marina for a male subject, identified as TUBER 1 that was thrown off his tube. Dispatch further advised the subject was flown to Honor Health Deer Valley (John C Lincoln) Medical Center and provided fires run number of 20-367466 and Native Air''s run number of 20-133032.

I contacted Deer Valley Medical Center via telephone and was directed to the Intensive Care Unit where a Nurse informed me TUBER 1 was currently on a ventilator and not able to provide a statement at this time. The hospital was able to provide me with the telephone number for TUBER 1’s father so I could attempt to gather more information about the incident.

I was able to make contact with TUBER 1’s father who stated his son is TUBER 1 and he was not at the lake during the incident. TUBER 1’s father provided me a brief synopses of what he had heard occurred during the incident and then provided me with the name and telephone number for the OPERATOR 1. TUBER 1’s medical status was improving and informed me that he had 3 hemorrhages in the brain which resulted in a craniotomy being performed by hospital staff. 

I was then able to make telephone contact with OPERATOR 1 to get his statements on the incident. OPERATOR 1 stated his group of 6 (including himself) had been on the boat for several hours. OPERATOR 1 stated they were pulling several people throughout the day on an inner tube which he believed was called a "Super Betty". OPERATOR 1 stated he believed the tube was being pulled on 30-40 feet or rope but was not sure on the exact length. OPERATOR 1 stated the people had been wearing a life vest on the tube all day and confirmed that TUBER 1 was wearing a life vest at the time of the incident.

OPERATOR 1 stated just before the incident he was operating the watercraft just north of the island north of Scorpion Bay Marina (Pipeline Island).  OPERATOR 1 stated TUBER 1 was on the tube by himself and the boat was making a broad left turn. OPERATOR 1 stated TUBER 1 fell off of the tube at which time he went back to retrieve TUBER 1 out of the water. OPERATOR 1 stated TUBER 1 was able to swim to and board the boat without assistance. 

OPERATOR 1 stated TUBER 1 made a statement about hitting his head hard and that he was done for the day. OPERATOR 1 stated they were approximately 1/4 of a mile away from the island and believed TUBER 1 only struck water as he did not see any submerged obstacles in the area. 

OPERATOR 1 stated shortly after TUBER 1 boarded the watercraft, his condition deteriorated by incoherent speech and then loss of consciousness. OPERATOR 1 stated he is a state certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) currently employed with Phoenix Fire Department and knew TUBER 1''s symptoms were serious. 

OPERATOR 1 stated he grabbed TUBER 1 off of the transom area of the boat and immediately operated the watercraft toward Pleasant Harbor Marina where he knew Peoria Fire had a sub station. OPERATOR 1 stated while in route, one of the other females on board dialed 911, at which point he spoke with the operator.

OPERATOR 1 stated upon arrival at Pleasant Harbor Marina, TUBER 1''s care was transferred to fire personnel and TUBER 1 was ultimately air lifted to Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0125
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS BACKING WHEN IT CHANGED DIRECTION TO GO FORWARD TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH A VESSEL BEHIND VESSIEL IT.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE OVER THROTTLED CAUSING THE PORT SIDE SPONSON TO COLLIDE WITH THE PORT SIDE STERN OF VESSEL TWO.  VESSEL TWO WAS STILL ON THE TRAILER AND HOOKED UP AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION.  THE UNKNOWN VESSEL BEHIND VESSEL ONE PRIOR TO THE COLLISION WAS NOT STRUCK AND LEFT THE AREA.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0126
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE BACKED OUT OF THE DOCKS (SLIP ON THE EAST END OF THE DOCKS) AT 1000 MCCULLOCH BLVD. N. WHEN IT BACKED INTO VESSEL TWO WHICH WAS PROPERLY DOCKED AND UNATTENDED AND CONTINUED INTO VESSEL THREE WHICH WAS ALSO DOCKED AND UNATTENDED.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE ADVISED HE WAS IN NEUTRAL  AND WAS BLOWN BY THE WIND (ESTIMATED TO BE THREE MPH BY THE OPERATOR) INTO VESSEL TWO AND VESSEL THREE.  WHEN VESSEL ONE HIT VESSEL TWO IT CAUSED THE BOW OF VESSEL TWO TO STRIKE THE DOCKS.  THE OWNER OF VESSEL THREE ADVISED HE GOT FIBERGLASS CRACKS AT THE STERN OF THE VESSEL.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0127
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of V1 said she was coming towards V2 and couldn''t move in time so she pulled the lanyard out to shut the jetski off.  V1''s operator said she then drifted right into V2 because she had no steering control and the waves kept pushing her.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0128
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 AND V2 WERE BOTH TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER ON THE ARIZONA SIDE.  V1 ATTEMPTED TO CUT BETWEEN V2 AND ANOTHER JETSKI BUT LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK THE LEFT SIDE OF V2 CAUSING INJURIES TO THE OPERATORS HAND.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0129
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-16-2020 at 1615 hrs. Vessel 2 was heading north on the colorado river at 1251 hwy 95. Vessel1 was turning from heading south to head north. Vessel 1 failed to yield to a vessel in its danger zone and collided. Vessel 1 bow into vessel 2 starboard side. Vessel 2 passenger''s right leg was struck by vessel 1 and passenger was ejected into the water with minor contusion. 

Damage    vessel 1- $0
                     vessel 2- $3000


BARDID: AZ-2020-0130
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 STOPPED IN THE RIVER AND WAS FLOATING. VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH AND RAN INTO THE REAR OF VESSEL 2 HITTING THE OPERATOR KNOCKING HIM OFF INTO THE WATER. OPERATOR OIF VESSEL 2 FLOATED IN THE WATER UNTIL RESCUED. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 COMPLAINED OF LOWER LEFT BACK PAIN, IP PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN LEFT LEG. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO WARMC, LOCAL HOSPITAL.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0131
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/29/2020, at approximately 1320 hours, in the 600 bloack of Hwy 95, Bullhead City, AZ. Watercraft #2 was struck from behind by watercraft #1.  Watercraft #1 fled the scene.  Passenger on watercraft #2 incurred injury to right index and middle finger and refused treatment. Was transported to hospital by personal vehicle.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0132
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09-04-20 at 1540hrs, an injury hit and run watercraft accident occurred on the Colorado river in the area of south beach at the Chamber of Commerce located at 1251 Highway 95 Bullhead City, AZ. Vessl one struck vessel two from behind while both vessels were nort bound on the river. Vessel one then fled the scene.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0133
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS DRIFTING SOUTH. VESSEL 1 COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2. VESSEL 1 HAD IMPROPER NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS. NO INJURINGS REPORTED


BARDID: AZ-2020-0134
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-18-2020 at approximately 2000 hours, 2 Personal Watercrafts''s (PWC''s) crashed into eachother while both were operating recklessly and spinning circles around eachother. The Operator of Vessel 1 ran into the side of Vessel 2.  All 4 passengers were ejected from their PWC''s upon impact. The passenger on board of Vessel 2 was found unconscious face down in the water. He was retrieved by a passer bye and brought to shore. He regained conciousness but was unable to communicate. He was transported to Lake Havasu Regional Medical Center and then later flown to University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0135
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were both traveling south on the colorado river near the riverside casino. Vessel 1 made a left turn and was struck by vessel 2. Operator of vessel 1 received lacerations to his right thigh, right shin/calf, and right foot. Also had a laceration to his left shin. Passenger of vessel 1 received an abrasion to his right thigh. None of the occupants aboard vessel 2 were injured.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0137
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/13/2020 at 1110 hours, a injury hit and run accident occurred on the Colorado river in the area of south beach of the Chamber of Commerce located at 1251 Highway 95 Bullhead City AZ. 

Operator of vessel one was traveling south on the river making a left turn when struck by operator of vessel number 2. Passenger on vessel one was injured and transported to the hospital. Operator of vessel two left the scene.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0138
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-MAIN MARINA AREA
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/06/2020 at approximately 1930 hours, I was flagged down in Thompson Bay by a male driving a vessel (V2) who stated another vessel (V3) had just put a hole in the side of his boat. After speaking with all parties involved, it was found that V1 was towing V3 due to an engine malfunction with no lights on board. V2 did not see the tow line in the water and attempted to go in between V1 and V3. When the occupants of V3 yelled to the operator of V2 about the tow line, V2 attempted to reverse and was struck by V3 on the Rear Starboard side. There were no injuries during this incident and both parties exchanged insurance information.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0139
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 09/12/2020 AT APPROX. 1900 HOURS, OFFICERS TOOK A REPORT OF A HIT AND RUN VESSEL CRASH AT THE SOUTH LAUNCH RAMP OF 699 LONDON BRIDGE RD. (WINSOR STATE PARK) WERE VESSEL ONE (AZ9596BM) WAS PULLING FROM THE WATER ONTO THE VESSEL TRAILER WHILE VESSEL TWO (USCG - CENTER STAGE) WAS ALREADY ON THE TRAILER AND WAITING TO EXIT THE WATER.  VESSEL ONE STRUCK VESSEL TWO PORT SIDE MOTOR CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE HOUSING WHILE PULLING ONTO THE TRAILER FROM THE WATER.  ONCE VESSEL ONE WAS ON THE TRAILER A VERBAL ALTERCATION BEGAN BETWEEN EACH VESSEL OWNER AND VESSEL ONE LEFT THE SCENE FAILING TO PROVIDE ANY OWNER, DRIVER, OR VESSEL INFORMATION TO VESSEL TWO.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0140
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 26, 2020 at approximately 1404 hours, I responded to the Agua Fria River inside the Lake Pleasant Regional Park in reference to a boat accident. 

Upon arrival, I observed a white pontoon boat with a red bimney top on the "No Ski" buoy line flagging me down. I made contact with the operator who was identified as OPERATOR 1. OPERATOR 1 said they were going out of the river, when they got swamped by an unknown vessel. 

OPERATOR 1 said there was furniture that was unsecured on the vessel. When they were swamped, PASSENGER 1 the passenger in the watercraft was struck by an unknown object in the chest. 

PASSENGER 1 also had a laceration near the eye. PASSENGER 1 said her pain was a 9 out of 10 and it was aggravated by each wake. 

I loaded PASSENGER 1 onto LP 39 and transported her to a nearby island. Helicopter landed on the island and Deputy assisted me in getting PASSENGER 1 to the helicopter. Helicopter then transported PASSENGER 1 to Pleasant Harbor to be evaluated by Peoria Fire Department. PASSENGER 1 was transported to North Peoria Emergency Hospital with non life threatening injuries for evaluation.
I contacted OPERATOR 1 via county telephone and advised him where his wife was transported to. There was no damage to the watercraft.

Please see Arizona Game and Fish Boat Accident Report for further.
Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0141
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Globe, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/19/20 PASSENGER 1 injured her leg on the propeller of a watercraft at the Roosevelt Lake Dam no wake area.  PASSENGER 1 exited the watercraft at the stern, while the watercraft was drifting with the motor off.  PASSENGER 1 contacted the propeller with her leg causing a deep laceration.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0142
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left from the shoreline and was heading north. Vessel 1 then swerved right and collided with vessel 2 which was anchored. Vessel 2 then struck a swimmer in the face/head area. The swimmer had some cuts and contusions. No one else were injured.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0143
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was heading north on the colorado river by the launch ramp at 2251 hwy 68 (davis camp). Vessel 1 was heading north in the same area. Vessel 1 then made a left turn and collided with vessel 2. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0144
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 4th of October, 2020, at approximately 12:00 hours, while cruising on Lake Powell, AZ near Antelope Point public launch ramp, Vessel 1 slowed down to an estimated 5 mph.  The act of slowing down caused the vessel''s bow to dip downward.  At that time, a wake or wave washed over and into the vessel.  A second wake/wave then washed over and into the vessel causing it to sink and capsize.  
     The seven occupants of Vessel 1 were uninjured and safely taken to shore by Good Samaritans.  Vessel 1 floated vertically with a small portion of the prow extending up out of the water.  The vessel was later towed to shore and recovered.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0145
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 POSSIBLY COLLIDED WITH A "NO WAKE ZONE" BUOY AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. BOTH OPERATOR AND PASSENGER SUFFERED CONCUSSIONS AND WERE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0146
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was travelling north on the east side of the river and he was approaching the shore.  OPERATOR 1 was trying to slow down and observed a woman in the water in front of the jetski so he pulled the lanyard, shutting the jetski off.  OPERATOR 1 jumped in the water, trying to stop the jetski but it struck the woman.  The woman complained for neck, head and back pain and was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0147
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09-07/2020 at approximately 1545 hours, while on the lake near Body Beach. TUBER 1 and TUBER 2 were tubing behind the above described vessel. When they hit a wake which caused the 2 on the tube to collide. TUBER 1 stated his chin hit the back of TUBER 2's head which caused him to bite his lip and break the skin. The medic on board my marked patrol vessel rendered aid to TUBER 1 until Fire personnel arrived and transported him to the hospital for treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0148
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-30-20 at 1425 hours subject sustained large laceration to his left leg in his thigh area while swimming near the rear of a vessel in Lake Havasu while out on the lake. He was transported to Havasu Regional Medical center for treatment. According to the operator at the time of the incident the vessel was running and in gear. The vessel was not anchored.  The operator was arrested for OUI. the swimmer did not show signs of impairment.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0149
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:34:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10-19-2020 at approximately 0634 hours, the operator of vessel 1 was involved in a single vessel boat crash. 

Operator had just taken his boat off the trailer at the site 6 launch ramp and was driving over to the mooring docks. For unknown reasons, operator fell off his boat into the water. 

Bystanders were able to get to operator and get him back onto his boat. Operator got his boat to the mooring docks and began tying it up. While tying up his boat, he slipped and fell on the dock. 

Operator began to suffer from an undetermined medical episode. Bystanders called 911. Lake havasu city fire department arrived on scene and attempted life saving measures but were unable to save operator. Operator passed away on the dock next to his vessel at site 6.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0150
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/29/2020 at approximately 1930 hours, Deputies responded to the Windsor Launch ramp in reference to a medical call for service where a male subject located on Vessel 1 had smashed his hand between 2 vessels. Vessel 2 was tied to the dock and vessel 1 was being pushed into it by the wind. The male subject was transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center by AMR and treated for injuries. The other vessel was unable to be located. No damage to the vessels was seen or reported at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0151
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09-21-20 at 1316hrs, an injury watercraft accident occurred on the Colorado river in the 1600 blk of Highway 95 Bullhead City, AZ. Operator of vessel one struck operator of vessel two while in a turn. Operator of vessel two complained of a back injury and was taken to the hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0152
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/13/2020 at 1510hrs, a injury hit and run watercraft accident occurred on the Colorado river in the area of south beach of the Chamber of Commerce located at 1251 Highway 95 Bullhead City AZ. Operator of vessel one was struck by operator of vessel two from behind. Both vessel were headed north on the river. Operator of vessel two complained of a back injury. Operator of vessel two was treated by local paramededics and declined transport to hospital. Operator of vessel one left the scene.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0153
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was heading south on the colorado river. Vessel 1 was heading north on the river contrary to navigational rules. Vessel 1 hit a wake and collided with vessel 2. The operator of vessel one sustained a broken jaw, broken left clavical, and minor superficial cuts to his face. The operator of vessel 2 sustained possible neck trauma and contusions.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0154
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-03-20 at 1904hrs, an injury watercraft accident occurred on the Colorado river in the 1000blk of Highway 95 Bullhead City AZ. Both vessels one and two were north bound on the river (AZ side) when vessle one struck vessel two from behind. Passenger on vessel two reported a lower back injury due to being struck by vessel one. Operator of vessel one only gave name of German to operator of vessel two then left the scene. Passenegr of Vessel was treated at local hospital then released. Operator of vessel one not contacted due leaving the scene and insufficent information given.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0155
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND ON THE COLORADO RIVER AT APPROXIMATELY 7 MILES PER HOURS WHEN IT STRUCK VESSEL TWO IN THE REAR THAT WAS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND AT A SLOWER SPEED.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0156
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10-17-20 at approximately 1659 hours, i responded to a single vessel, injury, boat crash at the mouth of the river. The operator1 said that his boat hit a wave, the front went up in the air and came back down on the right sponson. The right sponson dug into the water and both occupants were ejected. 

Upon arrival to the crash, the 2 victims that were onboard were not on scene. Their boat was left abandoned and sinking. It was later learned the 2 victims were picked out of the water by their friends. The victims, nor friends of the victims, ever called 911. It was later discovered the victims were taken to the hospital by their friends and treated for their injuries.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0157
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/09/2020 at approximately 1544 hours there was an injury boating accident involving a jet ski and a moored Ski boat.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0158
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-01-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 2 was floating on his boat approximately 200 yards South of Fox''s Resort about in the middle of the river. OPERATOR 2 noticed a small bass boat traveling North on the Colorado River approaching his vessel. OPERATOR 2 advised he tried waving to the driver (OPERATOR 1) but the driver did not see his vessel floating in the river. OPERATOR 2 stated he jumped into the river off of his vessel right before he was hit by OPERATOR 1''s vessel. OPERATOR 1 struck the front starboard side of OPERATOR 2''s vessel with the front of his vessel. After colliding OPERATOR 1''s vessel traveled up and over the rear half of OPERATOR 2''s vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0159
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/16/2020 at approximately 1607 hours, OPERATOR 1 was traveling Northbound on the Colorado River near Rio Lindo Shores when he lost control of his vessel.

OPERATOR 1 hit a dock causing his vessel to go air born hitting a docked pontoon boat and then landing on the other side of the dock. OPERATOR 1 caused damage to the docks and the pontoon boat.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0160
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-15-2020 at approximately 1652 hours, a white Malibu collided with a Yamaha Jet Ski on the Colorado River by Castle Rock Shores RV Park.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0161
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City, NV
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 23, 2020, Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) received a report of a femur leg injury from a wake boarding accident in the area of the Narrows/Wishing Well within the boundaries of Lake Mead National Recreation Area at 13:48. The reporting party indicated they were coming into Callville Bay Marina and will meet rangers/medics there. Conditions of the day were calm, dry and sunny.
United States Park Rangers arrived at the Callville Bay Marina Courtesy dock at 14:07.

The reporting party arrived with the patient in a 22''3” Mastercraft XT22 vessel: at approximately 14:20. WAKEBOARDER 1 stated he was attempting to get up on the wake board while wearing a life jacket and almost got up when he felt a pop in his upper left leg, femur area. 

WAKEBOARDER 1 stated he fell into the water with a deformity to his upper left leg. The passengers on the vessel brought him onboard the vessel and called 911. Ranger and I observed a deformity to WAKEBOARDER 1 upper left leg. Park Paramedic arrived on scene and treated the patient. Community Ambulance arrived on scene and took over patient care. I inspected the wake board from the vessel, and it appeared to be in good shape no with no deficiencies.

The operator of the vessel, identified as OPERATOR 1, stated they were in the area of the Narrows/Wishing Well attempting to pull WAKEBOARDER 1 on the wakeboard. OPERATOR 1 stated he WAKEBOARDER 1 attempted to get up on the wakeboard and fell right away. OPERATOR 1 said he returned to WAKEBOARDER 1 and found him in pain saying “had broken his femur” OPERATOR 1 said they loaded WAKEBOARDER 1 onto the vessel. 
See Witness Statement.

My conclusion is that WAKEBOARDER 1 was attempting to get up on the wakeboard when he felt a large pain in his upper left leg. WAKEBOARDER 1 fell and his upper left leg was deformed. Passengers on the vessel loaded onto the vessel and brought him to Callville Bay Marina. WAKEBOARDER 1 was taken to St Rosa, Sienna Hospital by Community Ambulance via ground transport.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0162
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
WITNESS 1 stated that she saw OPERATOR 1 stopped on his jet ski. OPERATOR 1 suddenly raised his hand in the air, in what appeared to be a gesture requesting help, and slumped forward and off to the starboard side of his jet ski. WITNESS 1 then saw OPERATOR 1 fall off his jet ski and into the water face down. WITNESS 1 immediately went over to OPERATOR 1 and flipped him over in the water. WITNESS 1 estimated that OPERATOR 1 was face down in the water for approximately 30 seconds.

WITNESS 1 stated that when she flipped OPERATOR 1 over he had his eyes open and was foaming at the mouth. WITNESS 1 got OPERATOR 1 onto the green and black ski boat and checked for a pulse. WITNESS 1 said that OPERATOR 1 had a weak but present pulse and she could see that he was breathing. OPERATOR 1 then regained consciousness.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0163
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/5/2020 I was dispatched to the area of Humbug Cove at Lake Pleasant Regional Park for a report of a boat accident with injuries. Addition details provided to me by dispatch advised two boats collided in the no wake zone and one was taking on water. 
Deputy and I were in Humbug Cove when the call came in and located the two watercraft involved on the west side of the shoreline. Upon arrival Both watercraft were beached and all parties were accounted for. I exited my watercraft and spoke with OPERATOR 1 who advised she was the operator of the rented pontoon from Scorpion Bay Marina. OPERATOR 1 admitted she was operating at the time of the accident and she provided me with her AZ issued Driver''s license at this time.
I asked OPERATOR 1 to tell me what happened and she told me the following; She was operating the watercraft and it was her first time. She was heading south out of the cove and noticed some people swimming in the water behind her. She stated she got nervous with the people behind her and pushed the throttle forward. When she did the watercraft accelerated towards watercraft #2. She stated she could not turn fast enough and struck the side of the watercraft. When I asked OPERATOR 1 if she had been drinking she stated she had. I conducted HGN on OPERATOR 1 and saw no signs of impairment and could not smell an odor of alcohol emitting from her person.
After speaking with OPERATOR 1, I spoke with BOAT OWNER 2. BOAT OWNER 2 stated he was the owner of the watercraft which was struck and totaled. BOAT OWNER 2 advised he was anchored in the cove and no one was in the water at the time of the accident. BOAT OWNER 2 stated when they anchored, they were all still inside of the watercraft and were getting ready to jump into swim. BOAT OWNER 2s wife, was sitting right where the pontoon struck the boat. OWNER 2s wife was knocked out of her seat at the time and sustained a small contusion to her right collar bone. OWNER 2s wife did not require medical attention at this time. BOAT OWNER 2s boat sustained catastrophic hull failure and is considered a total loss. Pleasant Harbor Tow service assisted in towing BOAT OWNER 2s watercraft back to the harbor.
OPERATOR 1 was cited for violation of ARS 5-345F-failure to control speed to avoid a collision and ARS 5-343-Excessive speed/wake and was released at this time.
Case cleared by cite and release.
Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0164
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 STATED THAT HE WAS DOCKING IN HIS SLIP WHEN THE WIND GUSTED AND HIS VESSEL STRUCK THE CORNER OF THE SLIP ON THE PORT SIDE, DAMAGING HIS VESSEL SEVERELY. EXTREME CRUSHING. TEARING FIBERGLASS DAMAGE RESULTED TO THE PORT SIDE OF OPERATOR 1''S VESSEL. NO DAMAGE OBSERVED TO THE SLIP OR ANY MARINA STRUCTURES.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0165
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/12/2020 at approximately 1400 hours (mst), i arrived at stateline launch ramp in the wahweap district of glen canyon national recreation area, in response to a call dispatch had received reporting a vessel "taking on water" in wahweap bay just outside of stateline launch ramp. District ranger was already on scene, assisting the primary reporting party, identified by his driver''s license as operator 1, in trailering operator 1's vessel and obtaining identifying photos of the vessel. 

My involvement was limited to assisting the secondary reporting party, who self-identified as the wife of primary rp. I provided secondary reporting party with a courtesy transport from the base of the launch ramp to the stateline launch ramp parking lot , where she retrieved her black ford f-150 pick up truck for the purposes of returning to the base of the ramp and trailering the vessel. Secondary reporting party stated to me during the transport to the parking lot that she and her family had just launched from stateline when they noticed smoke coming from one of the vessel''s engines.

 Secondary reporting party stated that upon moving to the stern to investigate, she noticed that gear stored at the stern was wet and that the vessel was actively taking on water. Secondary reporting party stated that her husband who was operating the vessel turned the vessel around and returned to stateline ramp.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0166
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/22/2020 at approximately 1132 hours, I was dispatched to Balance Rock within Lake Pleasant Park regarding a male whose jet ski was sinking and had leaked gasoline into the water as well as onto his hands and body. 

Upon my arrival, I observed a white and yellow pontoon boat with a white and black jet ski resting on the shore close to the four lane. As we approached the boat and jet ski we observed the jet ski to be partially under water. 

Deputy made contact with a white male who identified himself as OPERATOR 1. OPERATOR 1 stated while they had been on the north side of Balance Rock, they had been riding the ski around with no issues. This was shortly after launching it. OPERATOR 1 tied the ski to the boat and minutes later realized it had began to sink and then rolled over. OPERATOR 1 and his son jumped into the water and flipped the ski back over. OPERATOR 1 stated the ski began to leak fuel as they turned it over. The fuel was now surrounding OPERATOR 1 and his son. OPERATOR 1 stated the fuel started to burn his hands and body as well as burn his eyes. 

They decided to tow the ski to the four lane however, they had to stop at an island next to the four lane and pull the ski onto land. OPERATOR 1 stated he stayed there to wait for Deputies. 

OPERATOR 1 stated he did not want to use the tow service as it was not covered by his insurance and would be 200 dollars and hour. OPERATOR 1 asked if we could tow the ski to the four lane and he was advised we do not tow with our patrol boat. 

OPERATOR 1 decided to two the ski to the four lane and did so. We followed him to the four lane to insure his safe arrival with no further issues. OPERATOR 1 was able to load the ski onto the trailer and remove it from the water. 

It should be noted, we did not observed any sheen on the water caused by leaking gas. OPERATOR 1 and his son both refused medical treatment. 

I will be completing a Arizona Game and Fish accident report due to the overall damage is estimated to be greater than 1000.00 US dollars. 
Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0167
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:36:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Roosevelt, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/22/2020, at approximately 2053 hours, subject contacted MCSO by telephone and reported a flash flood had occurred on Apache Lake at Alder Creek. She said two people had fallen out of a boat and were missing having been caught up in the rushing debris as the boat was overturned and swept into rocks and upstream.

Multiple units responded to this call but due to the remote location, and roadway access, arrival on scene was delayed.

Initial units used MCSO patrol boat LP-37 to access the Alder Creek area. They were able to locate three of the five subjects from the capsized boat and remove them to the Apache Lake Aid Station. Others were evacuated by other members of their party on a private boat. Deputy was able to determine that two people were still missing. Subject1 was last seen on the boat attempting to put on a life jacket. Subject2 was last seen on the shoreline.

Multiple witness interviews were done. See supplemental reports for information obtained in those interviews.

Due to the remote location and lack of light the search operation was suspended until daylight with units, and more resources, expected to reconvene at 0600 hours. Command Post (CP) will be the Apache Lake Aid Station N 33.57808 W - 111.25225. Arizon State SAR mission 2021-3779 was issued.

On 08/23/2020 units gathered equipment (to include pike poles, rakes, ropes and a small aluminum boat) and returned to the Alder Creek area. The cove was full of debris consisting of tree parts, mud, vegetation and other wildfire debris. Units spent the day trying to clear a path and area around the overturned boat. USFS supplied a cut crew to help with the removal of trees to make access easier. The teams were unable to locate either subject and suspended operations at approximately 1630 hours to resume on 08/24/2020 at 0700 hours. Family and friends remained in the area of the Apache Lake Resort and were provided updates throughout the day.

On 08/24/2020 we found that over night a lot of the debris had cleared but access was still very limited. Equipment Services was on site repairing two boats from yesterdays operation. One team began taking apart the large debris pile we pulled out of the area yesterday. A second team deployed the ROV hoping to get under the floating debris and search the area.

After clearing the debris pile the teams managed to get the boat out into the cove. Divers were deployed to attach a winch cable and lift bags. Once on the surface, still capsized, the divers began pulling debris from inside the boat. At approximately 1715 hours Subject1 was found, deceased, and recovered. The boat was then pulled over to a smaller and cleaner cove and the divers continued checking the boat. Subject2 was not located. The operation was shut down for the day at approximately 2000 hours and will resume on 08/25/20.

Family and friends remained in the area of the Apache Lake Resort and were provided updates throughout the day.

Search operations continued until Subject2 surfaced on 09/02/2020. The Dive Team had just repositioned their boat and anchored when Legrand surfaced nearby.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0168
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/26/2020 at approximately 1042 hours, I was dispatched to a reported boating accident that occurred on 08/25/2020 at around 2030 hours. The complainant requested contact by telephone. 
At this time, I contacted the complainant, REPORTING PARTY, who stated his son had been on Lake Pleasant with 5 of his friends fishing. REPORTING PARTY stated all of the boys fishing had been on their own boats and decided to go to Jackass Cove to meet up and weigh their fish. All but one of the boys had arrived to the cove and they began getting their fish sorted out. 
While sitting in the cove, unanchored, they observed their friend, OPERATOR 2, coming into the cove to join them. However, OPERATOR 2 was coming into the cove faster than he should of and had the bow of the boat in the air obstructing his vision. (Off plane) 
Subsequently, OPERATOR 2 was unable to see OPERATOR 1 in the water and drove his boat over the top of OPERATOR 1''s boat. OPERATOR 1 moved to the lowest point of the boat floor to avoid being struck by the boat. Due to this action, OPERATOR 1 only sustained minor bumps and bruises. REPORTING PARTY stated OPERATOR 1 did not require medical attention and refused to go to the hospital as he did not sustain serious injury. 
I then contacted OPERATOR 2. OPERATOR 2 stated the same sequence of events that took place causing the accident. OPERATOR 2 added that he was cruising into the cove off plane which caused the bow to raise in the air thus obstructing his view. As he came into the cove, he thought he had more room and did not see OPERATOR 1 until it was to late causing him to collide with OPERATOR 1. 
Both OPERATOR 1 and OPERATOR 2 stated they had not drank any alcohol or had any impairment to cause the accident. OPERATOR 2 stated is was dark and he was unable to see OPERATOR 1. Both had PFD''s on board and are able to swim. 
OPERATOR 1 and OPERATOR 2 had been on the boats alone and did not have any passengers/occupants. They did not have to jump from the watercraft and were able to load both boats onto the trailers with no issues. 
REPORTING PARTY stated the estimated damage to OPERATOR 1 and his boat is eight to nine thousand dollars. OPERATOR 2 stated he is unsure as to how much the damage to his boat would cost. However, he did state it would be greater than one thousand dollars. 
OPERATOR 2 stated he did not sustain any injuries from this accident.
Nothing Further


BARDID: AZ-2020-0169
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Martinez Lake, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On october 3, 2020 at approximately 1650 hours, the operator of v1 was headed south on the colorado river south of fisher''s island headed towards squaw lake. The investigation revealed he was on the listed personal water craft (pwc) when he traversed large waves in the area of coors island. Due to the water conditions he was ejected from the pwc, as a result he sustained a broken arm. He reported swimming to a nearby beach, where he was located by an unknown individual and transported to fisher''s landing. Upon inspection of the vessel, no damage was observed as a result of the collision.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0170
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-GLEN CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On october 24, 2020, it was reported to me that operator 1 had been cruising down the colorado river approaching river mile 13 and collided his vessel (#1) with another vessel (#2) running up and over the outboard motor of vessel #2. He told me that he was looking at his gauges and when he looked up, blinded by the glare of the sun on the water, he did no see the other boat until it was too late for an avoidance maneuver. 

He claims that the bow of his boat collided with the outboard motor of vessel #2, taking off the cowling, and came down on the other side of the motor. He states that he turned his back around to make sure all parties in vessel #2 were not injured. Owner and operator of vessel #2, operator 2 claimed that he and his passenger, were not injured. 

The honda outboard motor was damaged and would not start. Another vessel, not involved, but with operator 2, agreed to tow the vessel into the lee''s ferry dock, while operator 1 returned his two passengers to lee''s ferry, and reported the accident. 

While waiting for the return of vessel #2, i took photos of damage to vessel #1, which consisted of scratches along the side of the starboard bow. No further damage was visible on vessel #1. A few hours later, vessel #2 arrived at the dock, and was trailered. I took photos of the damage to vessel #2, which was a brokwn cowling, and a crack on the top of the motor, and some breakage to the gunwale port side aft. Operator 1 (vessel #1) and operator 2 (vessel #2) exchanged information. I asked if anyone was injured and both parties stated that no one was injured when the accident occurred. Both operators denied consuming alcoholic beverages, nor did i smell the odor of alcoholic beverages on or near the subject. Both parties, and passengers wrote statements (attached). After hearing from both operators, i determined that the glare of the sun on the water as vessel #1 was moving into the pitch black shadows of the canyon was the cause of the accident. No citations were issued.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0171
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SUMMARY:
ON JUNE 6, 2020 I RESPONDED TO THE ANTELOPE MARINA FOR A REPORTED VESSEL COLLISION. THE PARTY IN VESSEL 1 WAS DOCKED AT THE FUEL DOCK. THE SECOND PARTY WAS DOCKED IN THE MARINA. I RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM BOTH VESSEL OWNERS, OPERATORS AND PASSENGERS. OFFICERS AND I DOCUMENTED PHOTOS, WITNESS STATEMENTS, AND FILLED OUT A BOAT ACCIDENT REPORT. 

INITIAL CALL:
OFFICERS & I RECEIVED A CALL OF A REPORTED BOAT ACCIDENT. I MET WITH OFFICER AND HEADED OUT TO THE ANTELOPE MARINA. WE THEN RECEIVED TRANSPORT TO THE HOUSEBOAT THAT WAS INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT, LOCATED AT THE FUEL DOCK. WE IDENTIFIED THE OPERATOR OF THE HOUSEBOAT VESSEL THAT WAS REPORTED TO BE THE VESSEL THAT COLLIDED WITH A DOCKED VESSEL. THE OPERATOR WAS IDENIFIED AS OPERATOR 1. HE AND 20 OTHERS WERE ABOARD THEIR HOUSEBOAT INCLUDING 8 ADULTS OVER 18. WE RECEIVED WITNESS STATEMENTS AND TOOK PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGE ON THEIR VESSEL. WE THEN MET WITH THE OTHER VESSEL THAT WAS DOCKED DURING THE COLLISION, RECEIVED WITNESS STATEMENTS FROM THE OWNERS AND TOOK PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGE.

INVESTIGATION:
OPERATOR 1 STATED IN A WITNESS STATEMENT THAT HE WAS LEAVING ANTELOPE POINT MARINA OUT OF SLIP B-13 WHEN THE WIND PUSHED THEIR BOAT BACKWARDS AND INTO THE PORT SIDE. HE STATED THEY STRUCK A DOCKED VESSEL AND THEN PULLED AWAY TOWARDS THE FUEL DOCK. WE THEN INVESTIGATED THE OTHER VESSEL INVOLVED, TOOK PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGE AND RECEIVED A WITNESS STATEMENT FROM THE OWNER IDENTIFIED AS OPERATOR 2. OPERATOR 2 STATED THAT HE WAS ON THE VESSEL WHEN IT WAS STRUCK AT THE BOW AND IT SHOVED HIM MULTIPLE FEET TO THE GROUND FROM THE IMPACT. AFTER COLLECTING STATEMENTS AND PHOTOS, WE THEN LEFT THE SCENE.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0172
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Initial call:
On june 12, 2020 in the area of antelope point marina, owner of 2001 moomba mobius. Run about (vessel 2) () and operator were being towed back to the docks for maintenance. Was the operator of the other (vessel 3) that was towing the mobius through the no wake zone heading west at antelope point marina.

Investigation:
During the towing of the disabled vessel the group noticed a large white house boat coming for the east towing a white run about and two jet skis behind it. The house boat was later identified as a 2014 axiom star house boat. While the three vessels became closer some of the passengers on vessel 2 and 3 started to become concerned that the house boat was getting too close. Vessel 3 attempted to pull vessel 2 faster out of the way of the house boat but had little room to maneuver being so close to the north shore line. 

Due to the weather conditions on june 12 a strong gust of wind pushed the vessel 1 port side directly in between vessel 2 and 3 snapping the tow line, then into vessel 2 bow crossing over the top of it causing the bow to be pushed into the water. Vessel 1 and 2 were quickly seperated as operator gained control of vessel 1 turning back into the direction of antelope point marina docks. Vessel 2 and 3 were pushedinto the short line due to the vessel 1 wake. Vessel 1 did not stay on scene after the accident; it turned around heading west toward wahweap then shortly after came back through heading east. During this time, vessel 2 and 3 had made it to the antelope point marina docks. 

Subject then called national park service (nps) dispatch to report a hit and run boating accident. I, ranger responded to the call by nps boat 258. We briefly contacted owners and operators of vessel 2 and 3; both vessels reported no serious injuries and then pointed in the direction of travel of the vessel 1. We soon caught up with vessel 1 and made a vessel stop near navajo canyon. Operator operator stated that he knew exactly why ranger and i were stopping him. 

He informed us that vessel 1 is a rental from wahweap boat rentals and has little experience piloting such a large vessel. Operator said he was going really slow to maintain a wakeless speed but the wind gust just drifted the boat towards vessel 2 and 3. Operator attempted to avoid the boat by turning his wheel hard to the right but was unable to correct in time. Operator said the vessel 2 and 3 did nothing to move out of the way. Operator admitted to not stopping to talk with the other vessels because of the manueverability of the house boat. 

Damages
Vessel 1 took little to no damage on the port side bow. Vessel 2 took extensive damages to the bow navigation light and deep cut into the fiberglass.

Action taken
Information was taken from both vessels'' operators and a boat accident report was completed.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0173
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/22/2020 at 1749 hours, Deputy and I responded to the area of Paul''s Hideaway in Lake Pleasant Regional Park reference to a boat that was high centered on a sandbar.  

Upon arrival at Paul''s Hideaway, I noticed a white Super Air Nautique high centered on a sandbar, near the shoreline at the East end of the cove.  Approximately five male subjects were standing near the aft (stern) end of the vessel.  The subjects were standing in approximately two to three feet of water.  

Pleasant Harbor Tow Boat was also on scene attempting to tow the high centered vessel off the sandbar in which they were successful.  While disembarking from the sandbar, the tow boat was pumping out water from the damaged vessel.  It appeared the vessel''s hull was damaged as a result of striking the sandbar, which was taking on water.  Pleasant Harbor Tow About assisted with keeping the vessel afloat and began to tow the vessel back to the Pleasant Harbor 4 Lane Boat Ramp.  

I made contact with the operator of the vessel, who was identified verbally as OPERATOR 1.  The damaged vessel was a 2019 Super Air Nautique / 21C.  OPERATOR 1 stated the watercraft is registered out of Montana, verbally providing the registration.  OPERATOR 1 also provided me with the HIN of the watercraft.  No information came back reference to the provided registration and HIN.  OPERATOR 1 stated he was the owner of the watercraft in which he paid cash for.  OPERATOR 1 stated he did not have insurance for the boat.

OPERATOR 1 stated he was wake surfing in the cove traveling at 10.1 mph when he struck the sandbar.  OPERATOR 1 stated he knows the area well and made a statement about no buoys being in the area.  OPERATOR 1 also stated he knew the water was very shallow in the area which he was high centered at.  
OPERATOR 1 and the vessel were safely towed to the 4 Lane Boat Ramp at Pleasant Harbor.  A boating accident report was generated and given to OPERATOR 1.  
No injuries were sustained at a result of the grounding collision.  
Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0174
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 09-06-20, AT APPROX 2034 HRS. VESSEL ONE WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE DOCK AREA  AT KOKOMO DOCKS (1477 QUEENS BAY) WHEN IT FAILED TO NEGOTIATE A TURN AND THE REAR PORT SIDE OF VESSEL ONE STRUCK THE REAR PORT SIDE OF VESSEL TWO THAT WAS PROPERLY DOCKED. DURING THE COLLISION VESSEL TWO WAS PUSHED UP ONTO THE DOCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT UNDER SIDE  OF THE VESSEL WHERE IT STRUCK THE DOCK. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE REAR OF EITHER VESSEL FROM THE INITIAL COLLISION.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0175
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
NO OFFICER NARRATIVE.

VOLUNTARY STATEMENT:

BACKED OUT HOUSEBOAT, GUST OF WIND, BROKE SLIDE AND FLAG POLE ON OTHER BOAT. BROKE WINDOW ON OUR BOAT. NO INJURIES OR OTHER DAMAGE.


BARDID: AZ-2020-0176
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:31:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Parker Strip
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Narrative:
     On 10/20/2020 at approximately 1131 hours, I was dispatched to 6350 Riverside Dr. Parker AZ 85344 (Fox''s Resort) in reference to a boating accident that just occurred. I was advised that a boat had crashed into a dock with subjects trapped in the boat. Upon arrival I observed a blue and white boat
under a dock with 2 people still in the front of the boat. Buckskin Fire was on scene and started to remove a male from the boat. Subject1 was conscious and alert and was placed on a back board. He was transported by ambulance to La Paz Regional Hospital as soon as the ambulance arrived on scene. I observed what appeared to be a laceration to his right ear. Subject1 was later pronounced deceased at La Paz Regional Hospital. 

 Buckskin Fire removed the female that was still in the boat. The female was identified. Subject2 was unconscious and not responsive. Fire started CPR but she was pronounced deceased on scene. Photos were taken of Subject2 and her injuries. 

     The driver of the boat was identified. Operator advised me that he was driving South bound down the river doing approximately 30 miles per hour. He then attempted to make a left hand turn to head back North bound upriver. Operator advised that the boat just was not turning quick enough. He said he tried to give the boat more throttle to see if the boat would turn faster but it did not work. He advised he then realized he was going to crash so he then tried to throw the boat into reverse. The boat then crashed under the dock. Operator did advise that his son had taken the steering rotor off the jet prior to this day.  Operator refused medical. 

     Subject3 had a laceration to the right leg that was looked at by medical, all others refused treatment. 

     Photos were taken of the incident and of the boat. The boat was a 2007, 21-foot Renegade BTM blue and white in color. It was registered to Operator. The motor was a stock Chevy 502 big block. After a quick overlook of the boat it was noticed the steering cable was broken. We are unable to determine if that happened prior to the collision or if it happened due to the collision. There were no signs of criminal activity and no alcohol or drug impairment.


BARDID: AZ-2021-0001
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was picking up a downed skier and operator failed to put transmisson in neutral. as skier climbed ladder his left leg was struck by moving prop causing leceration. This occured near the snags at Saguaro Lake. Injured subject self transported to hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2021-0002
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Scottsdale, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/09/2021 at 1043 hours, Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office Lake Patrol units responded to a collision involving two vessels on Bartlett Lake east of Rattlesnake Cove near the “reef” buoy line, on the west side of the lake. 

According to witnesses and parties involved, Vessel #2 was traveling south on the lake, obeying the traffic pattern (counterclockwise), along the “reef” buoy line. Vessel #1, which was occupied by one male subject, was traveling north. As Vessel #1 was traveling north, it was violating the traffic pattern on the lake, and was traveling on the port side of Vessel #2. 

As Vessel #1 came closer to Vessel #2, Vessel #1 made a sharp turn to the left, directly in front of Vessel #2. Vessel #2 stuck Vessel #1 on the starboard front side and went over the Vessel, striking the sole occupant who was sitting in the operator’s seat. 

After being stuck by Vessel #2, the operator of Vessel #1, was ejected into the water. After Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1, it launched up into the air and landed back on the lake. 

From the impact of the landing on the lake, both occupants on Vessel #2 were also ejected of out of the Vessel. The sole occupant on Vessel #1, succumbed to the injuries he sustained. The occupants on Vessel #2 were evaluated at the Jojoba boat ramp by Rural Metro Fire Department and refused further medical treatment. 

    Due to the amount of damage to both Vessels and the totality of the circumstances, it was determined that both Vessel were on plane and traveling at speeds of 40 miles per hour or more.

    MCSO Lake Patrol Detectives responded to the scene and assumed the investigation at that time. 

    My MCSO body worn camera was activated during my contact with parties involved. 

    Nothing further


BARDID: AZ-2021-0003
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-CRAZY HORSE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 03/28/2021 AT APPROXIMATELY 1500, V#1, OPERATED BY OPERATOR 1, STRUCK V#2, OPERATED BY OPERATOR 2. OPERATOR 1(V#1) ADVISED THAT SHE HAD A PASSENGER, WAS TRAVELLING STRAIGHT, AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MILE PER HOUR, WHEN V#2(OPERATOR 2) TURNED SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF HER AND SHE THEN STRUCK THE REAR OF V#2. OPERATOR 2 (V#2) ADVISED THAT HE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50+ FEET AWAY FROM V#1. HE ADVISED THAT DURING THIS TIME, HE WAS COMPLETING TRICKS/JUMPING WAKES. OPERATOR 2 ADVISED HE WAS ENTERING A TURN AND VERY SUDDENLY SAW THAT V#1 WAS APPROXIMATELY 4 FEET FROM HIS VESSEL. OPERATOR 1 ADVISED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER, HE WAS STRUCK IN REAR OF VESSEL BY V#1.V#1 SUSTAINED A LARGE HOLE TO THE BOW FACING HULL. V#2 WAS STRUCK IN THE TRANSOM FACING STARBOARD SIDE BY V#1 AND SUSTAINED A LARGE CRACK TO ITS TRANSOM FACING, STARBOARD SIDE, FOOT BAY/WELL.


BARDID: AZ-2021-0004
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/3/2021 MCSO dispatch received a call of a watercraft capsizing in the area of Buzzards Neck at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Additional details provided to me by dispatch stated 5 people were in the water with one subject with a possible broken arm. GPS coordinates (33.89071 -112.27314) showed the watercraft to be in the area of Buzzards Neck at Lake Pleasant Regional Park.
Deputies were aboard Lake Patrol Boat LP39 during the call and responded to the scene. Wind speeds were approximately 40MPH with gusts reaching approximately 50MPH. Waves were approximately 3-4'' and water temperatures were 54 degrees. They advised there were 5 subjects on the shore line and one possibly had a dislocated shoulder. I coordinated medical personnel to meet at the Castle Creek 4 Lane Boat Ramp where Peoria Fire responded. Deputies brought all 5 subjects to the Castle Creek 4 Lane Boat ramp. Once on scene, Fire personnel checked all 5 subjects and determined no medical treatment was necessary.
At this time I spoke with one of the passengers. I asked him what happened and he stated it they were at the lake and hanging out in a cove. As the wind picked up they decided to leave. Once they entered the main bay they immediately started to take waves over the bow of their watercraft. He stated they took approximately 3 waves over the bow and then it started to sink. When asked how fast he was going he stated between 20 to 30MPH. He later stated he was not going that fast and they were going very slow. Victim stated once the watercraft started to sink it capsized and they all made it to shore. 
While speaking with the injured passenger, a second passenger who was on board the watercraft was also standing with him. I asked her what happened and she stated she was in the watercraft and that it took on water and she could not tell me any other information.
The owner of the watercraft was following the watercraft on his Personal Watercraft when the incident happened. He stated that as they made it to the main bay the waves were too rough and the watercraft took waves over the bow. He stated they were not going close to 20MPH. He jumped off of his PWC at this time to assist everyone to shore and stayed with the 4 occupants of the watercraft.
Deputy spoke with two additional occupants at this time. OPERATOR 1 told Deputies they were in a cove West of 1702 Rock. When they left they began taking waves over the bow and side and the boat began to go under the water. OPERATOR 1 stated he attempted to turn on the bilge pump while another passenger retrieved life jackets for the passengers. At this time, the watercraft capsized on the starboard side. All occupants were pushed to shore along with the watercraft by waves and wind.
An investigation was conducted by Deputy for impairment after smelling the odor of marijuana emitting from multiple passengers. He concluded there was no impairment.
Owner was given information on how to remove his watercraft. He advised he had insurance on his watercraft and it was already in the process of having it removed. This concluded this investigation at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2021-0005
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/4/2021 I responded to the area of Burrow Island (East Of) for a report of a personal watercraft accident. Upon arrival I located a female juvenile being pulled onto a pontoon boat. I was advised the subject was 15 years of age and no one knows how she ended up in the water.
The operator, who I later identified as OPERATOR 1, had no physical injures to her but a small red mark approximately 1 inch in lengeth on the upper abdomen. The personal watercraft she was on did not have any damage to it and witnesses said she was not close to any other watercraft when they noticed her in the water.
Upon boarding the pontoon boat with OPERATOR 1 I noticed she was not responding to the subjects who pulled her from the water. One of the subjects advised she was underwater and they did not know for how long. I attempted to find a pulse and was unable to find a pulse after attempting in many different location. OPERATOR 1’s chest did not have any rise or fall, and I could not hear air flow from her mouth or nose. I opened OPERATOR 1’s mouth and noticed her jaw was very tight and her tongue was blocking her airway. The subjects who pulled her from the water stated they had seen her eyes roll into the back of her head when they pulled her from the water.
Before starting chest compressions, I conducted a sternum rub and OPERATOR 1 flinched and instantly spit up water. She became responsive by opening her eyes but was unable to speak and tell me what occurred. Peoria Fire arrived on scene and assumed medical care. I was later advised OPERATOR 1 was taken to Phoenix Children’s hospital as she was still unable to speak. It was determined OPERATOR 1 had suffered a seizure.
Due to the medical information provided to me, it was determined the seizure was induced by OPERATOR 1 falling off of her personal watercraft and Due to her large size, and wearing the incorrect size life jacket which was multiple sizes too small, the medical professional believe the seizure was induced by her struggling to stay afloat and get back on her watercraft.


BARDID: AZ-2021-0006
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:49:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/2/2021, at 1549 hours, several MCSO Lake Patrol Deputies were dispatched to the Lake Pleasant Regional Park “east of South Barker Island” in reference to a boating collision with injuries.  

While en-route, MCSO dispatch advised via radio of a watercraft capsized and there were multiple people in the water and not everyone was accounted for. The caller advised the boat had capsized with elderly people on board. GPS coordinates for the callers location was N33.904297, W112.264500 which showed them to be east of South Barker Island, North of 1702 rock, and south of Lava Island in Humbug Creek channel. 

Additional callers for this incident stated the watercraft flipped 4 or 5 times and that a female was still missing. The caller stated they do not believe anyone was wearing a life jacket. The caller advised a male was pulled from the water and was on the back of a watercraft which assisted at the scene.

Witnesses'' statements were collected the following is a summary of the statements: the boat was traveling on a high rate of speed. Due to the speed the operator lost control of the boat after hitting a wake. The boat flipped, and hit the water ejecting the occupants in the process. The male occupant was recovered by other boaters who were in the area however the female occupant was not accounted for. 

The watercraft was located at N33.90428 W112.26399. The water temperature in this area was 61.1 degrees and the water depth was 122 feet.

MCSO Lake Patrol Detectives arrived at the scene and assumed the investigation. Detective and members of the MCSO ROV Unit conducted nighttime sonar operations to locate the missing female. At approximately 0130 hours the body of the missing passenger was located and recovered by the MCSO ROV unit and positively identified.

Operator experience and operator education is unknown at this time. 

Refer to the MCSO report number “IR21009356” for further details. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2021-0008
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 03-23-2021 OWNER 1 REPORTED THAT HIS JETSKI SUNK AT BODY BEACH. THE SKI WAS BEING OPERATED BY AN UNKNOWN 10 YEAR OLD. POTENTIAL BUYER AND HIS KIDS WERE TAKING THE JETSKI FOR A TEST DRIVE FOR THEY WERE LOOKING TO BUY IT.  NO INJURIES, VESSEL 1 WAS RECOVERED BY OWNER.


BARDID: AZ-2021-0009
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 03-07-2021 AT 1521 HOURS, I RESPONDED TO A SINGLE VESSEL INJURY ACCIDENT IN NORTH BASIN. THE OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND AND STRUCK A SANDBAR. PASSENGER 1 WAS DANCING ON THE VESSEL PRIOR TO THE CRASH. WHEN THE VESSEL STRUCK THE SANDBAR, PASSENGER 1 WAS THROWN INSIDE THE VESSEL AND HIT HER HEAD ON AN UNKNOWN OBJECT. PASSENGER 1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR A HEAD INJURY. ALCOHOL WAS NOT A FACTOR IN THIS CRASH. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OBSERVED TO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: AZ-2021-0010
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 1750 hours MCSO dispatch advised of an unknown trouble at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. The initial report was there were people who fell off a watercraft, possibly in the area of Scorpion Bay, Lake Pleasant Regional Park.

We were on board patrol watercraft LP39 at the time in the area of Desert Tortoise. MCSO Dispatch was able to get coordinates from the 911 call at 1751 hours which placed the caller just north of Roadrunner/Dead Man''s Island, Lake Pleasant (033.85660, -112.28029). I immediately operated LP39 towards that area and came upon numerous individuals in the water near the coordinates and a pontoon boat several hundred yards north of the coordinates. I observed three groups of people in the water spreading north for approximately 50-75 yards. The two groups with the most amount of people were to the south, and relatively close together, and there appeared to be a single adult furthest north, closer to the pontoon boat. No other watercraft were observed in the immediate area.

I decided to maneuver LP39 towards the two groups with the most people that were in close proximity in order to help as many people as quickly as possible. I also believed the pontoon boat would be able to assist with the adult furthest north while we recovered the two groups furthest south. At this time I was not able to determine who in which group had personal floatation devices (PFD''s) on. I positioned LP39 with the south most group of people on the starboard (right) side of the watercraft which positioned LP39 in between the two larger groups of people. 

Deputy1 began pulling people in the south group out of the water, starting with two young children which I now observed had PFD''s on. At this time I noted the group furthest south (currently being rescued) had 2 adults and 2 juveniles in it, one adult did not have a PFD on. While Deputy1 was pulling the south group out of the water, I threw a floatation device to the group to the south and threw a Type IV throwable and life vest to the next group just to the north of us. One of the floatation devices landed approximately 10 feet away from the group to the north and at this time I observed there were two Juveniles with PFD''s on and an adult male which appeared to be struggling to stay above water.

Deputy1 was able to get three of the four individuals in the first group on board but the male in the PFD, decided to stay in the water and swim to the next group. Once Subject1 was clear of LP39''s propellers, I turned back on the engines (turned off during first rescue for safety) and navigated LP39 around towards the next group. Upon turning LP39 around, I only observed the two juveniles and Subject1 swimming toward them. I no longer observed the male I previously observed struggling to stay a float (who I observed as a white male with bald head). LP39 was positioned with this group on the Port (left) side of the watercraft and again the engines were turned off for safety reasons. While Deputy1 assisted this group I grabbed a water logged Type IV throwable and threw it towards the adult furthest north, who was still approximately 30 yards away. The Type IV landed approximately 10 yards short of the adult (who did not appear to have a PFD on) and the pontoon boat did not appear to be assisting with the rescue efforts as it was still a distance away.

Deputy1 was able to get the two children in the second group on board while Subject1, again refused to get out of the water in an attempt to assist with the rest of the rescue. At this time the male I observed struggling to stay above water was no where to be seen and the decision was made to go assist the last person I observed in the water, the one furthest north. I maneuvered LP39 toward the last male who did not have a PFD on but was able to retrieve the Type IV throwable I threw towards him earl...  According to a news media report, the victim and four kids were being towed on a raft behind the pontoon.  The subjects fell off and all on board departed the pontoon to recover them.  One person who was on the raft was recovered deceased.


