# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: AZ-2016-0051
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
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:
V1 was traveling North bound on the Colorado River on the Arizona side.  V2 was traveling South bound offset slightly to the West of V2's path.  As the vessels approached each other both operators turned to their port direction.  The bow of V1 struck the starboard side of V2, traveled over V2 and damaged the seat area of V2.  Both operators and passenger of V1 were ejected into the water.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0052
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:51:00
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 07/29/2016 at approximately 12:15 hours, passengers on a vessel were recreating in the vicinity of Castle Reef in Lake Mead. 5 passengers were on board the vessel, 2 passengers were tubing behind the vessel. The vessel was making a large, wide sweeping turn, heading north, out of Castle Cove, and the tube went to left, hitting a the vessel's wake, and ejecting the two passengers. Both passengers landed in the water, and the passenger who was injured believes the side of her head struck against the other passenger's head upon impacting the water. The injured passenger kept complaining of migraines and sycope type events. The people associated with this vessel self transported in to Lake Mead Marina and were met by marina staff, Rangers and EMS.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0053
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City, NV
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
TWO HOUSEBOATS (M6/M7) RENTED FROM CALLVILLE BAY MARINA BY LARGE ASSOCIATED PARTY (24 PEOPLE) DEPARTED ON VOYAGE. VESSELS ATTEMPTING TO BEACH NEAR FLAMINGO REEF ON THE BOULDER BASIN WATERS OF LAKE MEAD. HOUSEBOAT M7 BEACHED SUCCESSFULLY. HOUSEBOAT M6 WAS ATTEMPTING TO BEACH PARALLEL TO HOUSEBOAT M7 IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. WHILE APPROACHING SHORE, OPERATOR STATED THAT THE PORT ENGINE OF HOUSEBOAT M6 STALLED DUE TO OVERHEATING. OPERATOR CONTINUED TO ATTEMPT BEACHING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO HOUSEBOAT M7 WHEN WINDS OUT OF THE WEST PUSHED THE VESSEL AT AN ANGLE TOWARDS HOUSEBOAT M7. AS OPERATOR OF HOUSEBOAT M6 ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE VESSEL'S PATH OF TRAVEL, THE BOW OF HOUSEBOAT M6 LIFTED ON A PASSING WAVE, CAUSING THE BOW OF HOUSEBOAT M6 TO RAISE ABOVE THE BUMPER OF HOUSEBOAT M7. THE PORT-SIDE BOW CORNER OF HOUSEBOAT M6 IMPACTED THE STARBOARD WALL OF HOUSEBOAT M7, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FIBERGLASS PANEL AND INTERIOR WALL.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0054
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-21 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: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Initial Call
On 5/21/2016 I received a call about a fire that was taking place at the Wahweap Marina which involved a vessel. There were reported injuries that occurred from the results of the fire. I responded from Page and went to the Wahweap Marina where I located a badly burned male standing at the Lake Powell Marina Store.

Action Taken
I called to other rangers that I was out with a victim, later identified as Subject1. Ranger1 and Ranger2 soon arrived on scene and started to assist with the victim. Subject1 had sustained major burns to his legs, back, arms and head. Ranger3 drove fire vessel 360 to the scene and reported active smoke from the involved vessel. I went to the location of the vessel (AZ XXXXX) which was on AA Dock. I changed into fire turnout gear and assisted Page Fire Department with extinguishing the fire. We removed the seats, side gunwale cover, and other items from inside the cabin of the vessel. I then took pictures of the damage to the vessel. After the fire was out we drove the fireboat to the location of the Subject1.

We were informed that there were two victims that were injured from the fire. The second victim was the vessel owner Subject2. Subject2 sustained burns to his arms and head. We placed both victims on Vessel 360 and boated to the Wahweap Main ramp where two medical helicopters were awaiting our arrival. I was able to interview Subject2 about the fire. Subject2 verbally stated something to the effect that they arrived that night and put away their belongings. He (Subject2) wanted to see if the boat would start up since it has not been operated since last year.

He was near the helm and Subject1 was standing next to him when Subject2 turned the key to start the vessel. Subject2 did not turn on his blower to vent out any fuel vapors that were in the engine compartment. When Subject2 started the vessel the fuel vapors ignited causing the fuel vapors to ignite and an explosion to happen with fire that went from the engine compartment into the cabin portion of the vessel and up through the open door where Subject1 was standing. According to Subject2's statement Subject1 screamed and got off the vessel. Subject2 used a water hose and tried to put the fire out. A bystander used a fire extinguisher and put out the fire at the helm. Subject2 used a water hose to put out to knock down the flames on the vessel. Through these actions Subject2 burned his arms and head during this process. Subject2's actions using the water hose helped contain the fire to his vessel.

DAMAGE
The damage that occurred to the vessel was extensive. The interior was damaged from smoke, water and flame. The most damaged area was the access port to the engine inside the cabin area where the flames exited the engine compartment. The gunwale panel was removed in order to make sure there was no longer any fire trapped behind the area. It is unknown what damage occurred in the engine compartment. Soot was visible from all the air cowlings on the vessel where fire exited these areas. I cannot determine financial amount of damage that occurred at this time.

CONCLUSION
I determined that the cause of the accident was fuel vapors that were trapped in the hull compartment. Subject2 did not turn on the blower for the recommended 5 minutes. Had the blower been turned on the fuel vapors would have been exhausted outside of the hull and the potential of fire would have been lessened.

The mother of Subject1called my office and wanted to express her concern with the accident. She was concerned her ex-husband did not follow proper procedure for starting up the vessel and purposefully hurt her son. She stated something to the effect that Subject2 had been drinking alcohol before they went to Lake Powell and this was his fault her son was injured. She also stated that she has had a working relationship...


BARDID: AZ-2016-0055
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:24:00
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: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessel #1 and vessel #2 were heading west northwest on Lake Havasu in the area of Pittsburgh point.  Vessel #1 slowed and turned in front of vessel #2.  Vessel #2 was unable to avoid colliding with the starboard side of vessel #1.  The operator of vessel #1 sustained a broken right leg below the knee.  The operator of vessel #2 was uninjured.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0056
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Scottsdale, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While Vessel #1 was underway travelling westbound in the main bay, the victim started to stand up on the wake board. The victim fell forward into the water and upon impact with the water, the victim complained of pain in the right side of the hip area.  The victim had trouble swimming thereafter.  MCSO Lake Patrol Deputies responded to the location of the incident; there they assisted the victim out of the water and to the dock.  The victim was then transported by air ambulance (AirEVAC) to Scottsdale Osborn Hospital; Rural Metro also responded and assisted with patient care.  Deputy#1, a paramedic, provided initial patient care and completed a PCR.  It was later learned this was the victim's 4th attempt wakeboarding.  Nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0057
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 02, 2016 Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) Officers #1, #2 and #3 patrolled the Colorado River near Devil's Elbow on the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge by boat.  At approximately 4:45 PM Officer#1 and Officer#3 witnessed a boat later identified as a 2009, 26 foot Hawaiian boat with registration CFxxxxxx that appeared to have sunk.  Officer#1 witnessed a white boat with only the bow of the boat appearing from the water and an orange colored Bimini top protruding above the water line (see insert 1).  Officer#2 operated the patrol watercraft and maneuvered the patrol boat toward the sunken boat.  Officer#1 contacted the sunken boat and asked if anyone had any injuries.  All passengers stated that no injuries were present.  All passengers of the sunken boat except for a male subject later identified as Owner#1, boarded onto a boat which was operated by a good samaritan.  Officer#3 asked who the sunken boat belonged to and all passengers pointed to Owner#1.  Officer#1 interviewed Owner#1 who looked to be impaired by alcohol and asked Owner#1 who was operating the boat and Owner#1 stated his daughter was operating. Owner#1 stated the boat was operating perfectly all day and he had no idea how the boat sank.  Owner#1 stated once the boat took on water, it sank within a few minutes.  

Officer#3 boarded the boat of the good samaritan and interviewed the passengers to see who was operating the boat.  All passengers stated to Officer#3 that a subject identified as Operator#1 was the operator of the boat at the time of the sinking.  
Officer#3 escorted Operator#1 onto the patrol boat to conduct an alcohol impairment investigation.  Officer#1 asked Operator#1 how much alcohol he consumed for the day and Operator#1 stated he drank one beer several hours prior to the boat sinking.  Officer#1 and Officer#3 conducted Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus testing on Operator#1.  Officer#1 concluded that Operator#1 was not impaired at the time of operating the sunken boat.

At approximately 5:55 PM, TowBoatUS arrived on scene and spoke to Owner#1 about the process to get his boat out of the water and back to land.  TowBoatUS stated that they would take care of the boat and agreed to contact Owner#1 once the boat was out of the water.  Relative#1 signed documentation with TowBoatUS that stated she agreed to terms and conditions in regards to TowBoatUS retrieving the sunken boat.  At approximately 6:05 PM, Owner#1 waved down his friend's boat and transferred all equipment and passengers into his friend's two boats.  Officer#1 provided Owner#1 and his wife the Department Report number for insurance purposes and ended the contact.  The cause of the boat sinking is unknown and the estimated damage value is $65,000 as stated by Owner#1.  This incident occurred in Mohave County within the jurisdiction of the Lake Havasu Justice Court.

Officer#2 spoke to a repair shop about the reason for the boat sinking and the boat shop believed it was a hull failure.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0058
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Roosevelt, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On listed date and time, vessel#1 was being operated in open water, southbound on Apache Lake. In the area south of 3 mile island. 

The boat was being operated at approximately 60 mph when it split at (front to back) at approximately the operators seat. The boat broke into two pieces and sunk. 

There were 3 occupants on board including the operator. All were wearing PFDs, and floated. The 3 were helped to shore. The boat did not have any pre-existing damage, and did not strike a wake or any other object. The boat was not insured. 

A cursory search of the area did not locate the boat on sonar. 

Nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0059
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/13/2016 I received a call from dispatch about a boat accident that had occurred on 06/11/2016. Dispatch provided me with the contact information for Owner#1. I contacted Owner#1 via telephone. Owner#1 stated in substance that he was docked at the fueling station at the Antelope Point Marina, fueling his houseboat (Lady Miriam). While fueling his vessel another houseboat (Life's Too Short) operated by Owner#2 drifted into his vessel causing over $5000 of damage to Owner#1's vessel. The vessel operated by Owner#2 was attempting to leave the fueling dock when it crashed into Owner#1's docked vessel. Owner#1 provided me with contact information he received immediately following the accident for Owner#2. I contacted Owner#2 and Owner#2 confirmed Owner#1's account of the incident to be true and accurate. Owner#2 stated the damage done to his vessel was less than $500.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0060
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:37:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 06-25-2016, AT APPROX. 1237 HOURS, V1, A JETSKI, WAS TRAVELLING SOUTH ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RIVER BY DAVIS CAMP.  V2, A JET BOAT, WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RIVER.  V1 TURNED EAST TOWARDS THE SHORE AS V2 SLOWED.  V2 TURNED TOWARDS THE WEST WHEN V1 SUDDENLY CHANGED DIRECTION AND TURNED WEST DIRECTLY INTO THE PATH OF V2.  V2 STRUCK V1 AND WENT OVER THE SKI, CAUSING ALL THREE PASSENGERS TO FALL INTO THE WATER.  

V1'S DRIVER, OPERATOR1, WAS AIRLIFTED FROM THE HOSPITAL FOR A COLLAPSED LUNG, LACERATION TO HER LEFT SHOULDER AND BROKEN LEFT ARM.  V1'S MIDDLE PASSENGER, PASSENGER1, WAS AIRLIFTED FROM THE HOSPITAL FOR A BROKEN LEFT ARM, BROKEN LEFT WRIST AND LACERATION TO HER LEFT ARM.  V1'S REAR PASSENGER, PASSENGER2, WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE HOSPITAL DUE TO A SEVERED SPINE.

V2'S DRIVER, OPERATOR2, WAS UNINJURED AND WAS ARRESTED FOR OUI.  A SEARCH WARRANT WAS OBTAINED FOR A BLOOD SAMPLE TO DETERMINE BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT.  OPERATOR2 WAS CITED AND RELEASED FROM THE STATION.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0061
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-05 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: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was north bound on the Colorado River inside Bullhead City, Arizona.  V1 made a sharp left turn and turned in front of V2.  The operator of V2 left prior to police arrival.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0062
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:42:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was heading north bound on the Colorado River after leaving Fox's River Bar shortly after midnight. The weather was severe with low visability due to high wind.  The operator unable to see clearly collided the vessel with the shoreline on the Arizona side across from Echo Lodge.  The operator of the vessel was struck with a large tree branch which appeared to break his neck.  Four of the five additional passengers were injured, but only minor injuries.  We are not aware at this time if alcohol played a part in this collision.  There are blood results pending.

The autopsy toxicology report concluded alcohol was involved as the victim/operator was impaired by operating a vessel with a BAC in excess of 0.08 BAC.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0065
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis:
On 8/6/2016 at the approximate time of 1400 hours, I Deputy#1 responded to a boating collision involving two vessels on the Colorado River at the South Entrance of Moovalya Keys Parker AZ.   

Narrative:
On 8/6/2016 at the approximate time of 1400 hours I Deputy#1 received a call about a vessel that collided into another vessel with one female subject injured. On my way to the scene by boat I witnesses Buckskin Fire in the Moovalya Keys area attempting to locate the injured female. Due to my angle I could clearly see the area which the collision had occurred. I picked up Buckskin Fire staff and transported them down to the scene.
Upon arrival, I Made contact with the injured female later identified as Injured1 who was on the back porch of the southern corner house of the Keys Two, located off the south entrance of Moovalya Keys. She was conscious and breathing normally. She stated her back and neck were in a lot of pain. She also had her right ear torn. Buckskin fire immediately stated rendering medical care to her.
At this time I spoke with the operator of the vessel that Injured1 was on later identified as Operator1. Operator1 stated he was Injured1's husband and was operating his vessel and reduced his speed to enter the South entrance of the Keys. Upon him reducing his speed his friend later identified as Operator2 drove his vessel on top of his. Operator2 (operator) and PassengerV2 (passenger) were following Operator1 and Injured1 in the vessel. Operator2 and PassengerV2 were on scene I then spoke with them.
Operator2 stated he was following his friend Operator1 and Injured1. He was focused on boat that was close to his left and right side. He then said that his friend Operator1 in the vessel in front of his slowed down and he attempted to slow down but could not do so in time to avoid collision. He stated he was travel about 15 MPH during the impact and his boat drove right up on top of Operator1's Boat. After the collision Operator1 and Operator2 noticed that Injured1 was trapped in between the two vessels and they were able to push Operator2's boat off Operator1’s boat and get Injured1 to the back patio of the house where we were.  
I spoke with other people in the area that had witness the boating accident who all stated the same as Operator2. Everyone involved in the crash with the exception of Injured1 was uninjured. Injured1 was later transported by air to West Valley Hospital in Buckeye AZ and received surgery on her ears and was treated for nerve damage in her neck, and arm and torn ligaments in her neck.
Operator1’s vessel was upside down and had sunk partially after the collision. Marks Towing salvaged the vessel and it was transported to Marks Towing Storage Yard. Operator2's Vessel was still in good working order and was taking back and placed on its trailer at space #xx Emerald Cove CA. where all subjects involved had been staying.
HGN was conducted on both operators of the vessel's which both had 0 clues for signs of impairment.
Photos of scene and vessels were taken and later placed in La Paz County Evidence.
Operator1 and Injured1were issued victim rights form #xxxxxx and #xxxxxxx
Operator2 received a citation for ARS 5-341A Reckless/Negligent Operation of a Vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0066
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 9-11-2016 AT APPROXIMATELY 1649 HOURS, I WAS NOTIFIED OF A BOATING ACCIDENT THAT HAD OCCURED IN TH MAIN BAY OF SCORPION BAY, LOCATED IN PEORIA, AZ. I WAS ADVISED THAT A SUBJECT WAS IN BOUND WITH PEORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE BOAT 191 TO BE TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL DUE TO A PROP CUT FROM A BOAT THAT HE HAD RENTED AT SCORPION BAY MARINA.

THE SUBJECT ARRIVED AT THE  COURESTY DOCK FOR SCORPION BAY LOCATED IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE DOCK AREA. THE SUBJECT WAS LYING ON A BACKBOARD AND WRAPPED WITH BLANKETS AND HAD AN IV STARTED IN HIS LEFT ARM. RESCUE 191 WAS ATTENDING TO THE VICTIM AND HIS INJURIES. FIRE  ADVISED ME HE HAD 7 CUTS ON THE RIGHT LEG FROM THE PROP AND APPROXIMATELY 4 CUTS ON HIS ARM. THE SUBJECT WAS CONSCIOUS AN ALERT. 

FIRE ADVISED THAT THE SUBJECT WAS GOING TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY HELO 151 OUT OF GLENDALE TO JCL HOSPITAL. FIRE ADVISED ME THAT THE VICTIM WAS SWIMMING IN FRONT OF THE BOAT AND THAT HIS FRIEND WAS DRIVING. HE STARTED TO YELL AT THE DRIVER AND SAID THE DRIVER PANICKED AND DROVE OVER THE TOP OF HIM. HE TRIED TO SWIM DOWN UNDER FAR ENOUGH TO MISS THE PROP, BUT FELT  THE PROP STRIKE HIS RIGHT LEG SEVERAL TIMES ALONG WITH HIS RIGHT ARM.

HE WAS LOADED IN THE BOAT THAT THEY HAD RENTED FROM SCORPION BAY MARINA  AND DROVE TO THE DOCK AREA WHERE FIRE HAD PICKED THEM UP AND BEGAN MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE VICTIM WAS BROUGHT TO THE COURESTY DOCK AND LOADED INTO SOUTHWEST AMBULANCE TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HELO PAD AT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SUBSTATION.

HE ARRIVED BY AMBULANCE THEN WAS MOVED TO THE HELO AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO JOHN C. LINCOLN TRAUMA CENTER FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT. I MADE SEVERAL ATTEMP TO CONTACT THE INJURIED PARTY TO RETRIVE THE BOAT OPERATORS INFORMATION. WAS UNABLE TO GET ANY ANSWER.

THIS CONCLUDES MY INVOLVEMENT.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0067
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
I state that on 7/11/16 while on patrol in West Canyon with Ranger#1, at approx. 19:31 halfway back in the canyon I observed a speedboat with occupants flagging us down and people in the water. At the same time, another small red and white ski boat was approaching the scene and also flagging us down. As we neared I could see the Tige ski boat was hard aground on a submerged sandstone mound and the other ski boat had stopped to render assistance. The other boat cleared the area after they realized National Park Service assistance was on scene.

I contacted the vessel UTxxxxxx and spoke to the operator, Operator#1, identified by Utah driver's license. Operator#1 assured me no one was injured and that he had been towing some of the children when he ran aground. Operator#1 stated they were heading back towards the camp to the north and west (headed towards the mouth of the canyon) and he was attempting to stay near the north wall of the canyon to avoid sun glare. Operator#1 stated he did not see the subtle color change in the water and submerged rock about 1 foot under the surface. Operator#1 stated the accident had just occurred maybe 5 minutes before we came upon the scene. I also had noted a very strong sun glare facing to the west was forced to slow and later course due to the visibility.

Ranger#1 and I photographed the scene as we assisted Operator#1 and family in gathering their belongings. We transported the family about 1/4 mile up canyon to their houseboat N12 anchored on the north side of the canyon. I gathered Operator#1's paperwork and information for the vessel accident report. As I spoke to Operator#1 I noted no signs of impairment, no alcohol was present on the boat, and Operator#1 denied consuming alcohol or drugs. Ranger#1 and I returned to the grounded vessel as twilight approached and attempted to move the boat off the rock to clear the channel of hazard vessel. We were not able to move the vessel and I boarded it to activate the white all around light and auto bilge. 

We returned to the scene and Operator#1 had completed his accident statement and passenger manifest. We informed him of the vessel state and he requested Executive Services salvage the following day accepting the charges for the tow. Ranger#1 and I cleared the scene and returned to Dangling Rope Marina with all parties safe at houseboat N12 and the salvage set up through dispatch for the following morning.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0068
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:48:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHOW LOW LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Show Low, AZ
County: Navajo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
6-7-2016 AT APPROXIMATELY 1148 HOURS, VICTIM WAS FOUND FLOATING FACE DOWN IN SHOW LOW LAKE. HIS BOAT WAS DRIFTING A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY.

PER FAMILY, VICTIM HAD A HEART CONDITION - HE LEFT A SHORT TIME PRIOR TO DISCOVERY TO GO TO THE LAKE TO FISH.

PER WITNESSES AT LAKE, VICTIM WAS ALONE UPON ARRIVAL TO LAKE. HE LAUNCHED HIS BOAT. THEY NOTICED HIM FLOATING IN WATER A SHORT TIME LATER.

AUTOPSY WAS CONDUCTED. VICTIM HAD A CARDIAC EVENT AND DROWNED.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0069
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL:
On 07-22-2016, I was dispatched to a medical call to the Wahweap Boat Rentals Dock, this dock is within the Boundaries of Glen Canyon NRA. Officer#1, Officer#2, Officer#3, Officer#4 and I responded.

ON SCENE:
Upon arrival on scene I saw multiple people in the boat and Juvenile #1 laying on his back on a seat cushion. The cushion was on one of the back seats of a rental boat, UT registration number UT XXXX XX. Officer#1 and Officer#2 were providing first aid.

INVESTIGATION/INTERVIEW:
I spoke with Operator1 and Tuber2. Operator1 stated that he was driving the boat. He stated that they were 10 min out from the boat rentals dock approximately half way between Wahweap Marina and Glen Canyon Dam. Tuber2 stated that Juvenile #1 fell off the tube and hurt his back. Operator1 had video on his phone of the incident. I viewed the video and I saw Juvenile #1 fell off the tube belly down outside of the wake. He then fell off the tube and went into the water belly first. I asked him if he could e-mail me a copy of the video and he stated that he would try but not be able to do it until he gets back to Belgium.

Tuber2 stated that he was on the tube with Juvenile #1. He stated that Juvenile #1 fell of the tube and hurt his back.

CONCLUSION:
Juvenile #1 was transported to Page Hospital via ambulance.

INVOLVED PERSON:
Juvenile #1
See supplemental.

Operator1

Passenger1

Tuber2

All in Boat Rentals


BARDID: AZ-2016-0070
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City, NV
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 14th, 2016, I, Game Warden#1, was on duty at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, I was in the 704 office processing paperwork. The National Park Service received a call of a vessel in distress, taking on water with seven individuals on board. The vessel location was adjacent to Painters Cove. I responded from the 704 office and launched my vessel from government dock.

As I was approaching the area, an individual on a jet ski waived me down. He informed me that the vessel had been towed to shore and was now beached on the north side of Kingman Wash. The jet ski led me into the vessel, when I had visual I waved him off. 

I arrived on scene at 13:47, I found the vessel beached and tied off. The vessel stern was sitting noticeably low in the water, seven individuals were on shore, 4 men 3 women. There were no reported injuries. The vessel bilge pump was running consistently while I was on scene.

The owner of the vessel, Owner#1 explained to me that they had been motoring on the lake, when he stopped the vessel for a moment it stalled and would not restart. Owner#1 noticed that the vessel's stern was sitting lower in the water than it normally does; this was evident to Owner#1 due to the swim deck being slightly under water. Owner#1 opened the engine cover and noticed water rushing in. Again Owner#1 tried to start the vessel but it would not start. Owner#1 was able to phone the National Park Service notifying them of their situation.

A passing Good Samaritan vessel the Jet Ski was able to tow the boat to Kingman Wash where I found it.

Owner#1 stated that he did not know what happened, he stated that he had not taken the boat out in about two months. All seven individuals had donned their life jackets. On scene I confirmed that the vessel was equipped with the proper safety equipment. I asked Owner#1 if he had consumed any alcohol and he said that he had not, Owner#1 said they had a cooler with water and food. I confirmed that there was no alcohol in the cooler.

Shortly after my arrival, a NPS vessel arrived to assist. NPS transported the 3 women to the Las Vegas Boat Harbor due to the fact that it was very hot.

I discussed vessel assist with Owner#1 and he asked me to call and initiate them to the scene. I spoke to Rep#1 at approximately 14:20 hrs, explained the situation as well as texted him the GPS co-ordinates and a picture of the vessel.

There was a mechanical failure with the vessel which allowed the water to enter the hull of the ship. 
On 8/17/2016 I spoke to Rep#2 the owner of the Vessel Assist firm. He informed me that the boat was hauled to his shop in Mohave Valley; AZ. Rep#2 explained to me that none of the stern drive housing components had failed. Rep#2 stated that the through hull deck drain one way scuppers had failed to prevent water from rushing in through the hull. Rep#2 explained that once they were able to pump the boat out and inspect the out drive there were no noticeable defects, but water was entering the hull from the deck drains when stationary. When the vessel is running and on plane water will not enter, but when stationary the cracked one way scuppers failed to operate properly.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0071
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 (PERSONAL WATERCRAFT) WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND DURING NIGHT TIME HOURS WITH NO NAVIGATION LIGHTS PRESENT AND THE OPERATOR WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (RESULTS PENDING). VESSEL #1 WAS TRAVELING AT AN ESTIMATED 30 MPH AND STRUCK VESSEL #2 MID-STARBOARD SIDE CAUSING INJURY TO VESSEL #1'S OPERATOR AND DAMAGE TO BOTH VESSEL'S (APPROXIMATELY 2000.00).


BARDID: AZ-2016-0072
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading up river toward Davis Dam while Vessel 2 was heading away from community park.  Vessel 1 failed to see Vessel 2 and was struck by Vessel 2 in the center of the river.  All occupants were not seriously injured.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0073
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 09-01 2016 AT 1810 HOURS THERE WAS A TWO VESSEL ACCIDENT ON THE COLORADO RIVER. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT 1241 HWY 95. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TRAILER THE RENTAL BOAT. SHE ACCELERATED AND DROVE ONTO AND OFF THE TRAILER AND DROVE OUT OF THE WATER AND UP THE LAUNCH RAMP ASPHAULT APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET. THE BOAT CONTINUED AND HIT A TRAILER WITH TWO PWC'S ON IT. ONE PWC(VESSEL 2) WAS KNOCKED OFF THE TRAILER ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE WAS GIVEN FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS. AFTER THE TESTS SHE WAS ARRESTED.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0074
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/04/2016 at approximately 1105 hours, Towed#1 was skiing when he fell. Towed#1 said he was swimming  to the boat. As he attempted to board the boat from the transom he put his foot on the propeller causing him to get a laceration between two toes of his left foot. He said the engine was off at the time he received the laceration. Peoria Fire Department arrived to treat Towed#1 for his injuries. They bandaged the injury and his mother transported him to Peoria Emergency Center for further treatment. The fire medic said the injury was not serious. My body camera was activited for this call.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0075
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
In the above date and time, I was on Patrol at Lake Pleasant in a marked MCSO Patrol Boat.  While on patrol I was contacted by Peoria Fire about a boat that was drifting freely in Humbug Cove.  

I proceeded to the location where I was flagged down by Owner#2.  Owner#2 is the owner of vessel two.  Owner#2 advised he and his party were tied up with other boats in Humbug Cove.  While they were all in the water swimming they heard a loud thud.  When they investigated, they found an unoccupied vessel 1 had drifted into his vessel.  Owner#2 said his 1997 Euro Sport suffered a crack in the side and it would cost $10000 to repair. Neither Owner#2 nor anyone around the area could tell me how the two vessels collided.  

I also spoke with Owner#1, owner of vessel 1.  Owner#1 said he had been away from his boat, when he returned, he found it had drifted free and was tied on to vessel 2.  Owner#1 stated he believed his 1997 SeaRay had gotten free because someone had untied the vessel.  He had no idea about damage to his vessel due to not being able to see the area.

On this day, Humbug Cove was very crowded and loud.  Due to the confusion in the area I was unable to move the vessels or see the damage.  Additionally there was no one in the area that had observed the contact.

NOTHING FURTHER.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0076
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-UPPER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/05/2016 at approximately 0535 hours Operator#1 called MCSO Dispatch to report that he was involved in a boating accident while out at Lake Pleasant.  Operator#1 stated that his boat ran aground and it was stuck on an island in the middle of the lake. He added there were two people on board and neither was injured.  He told the dispatcher that the boat had a crack in the hull and would sink if it were moved.  

At approximately 0900 hours I contacted Operator#1 on his cellular phone.  I asked him to tell me what happened and he told me the following:  He stated that he and his son, Passenger#1, arrived at the lake at approximately 1211 hours.  They spent the evening fishing in various coves around the lake.  At approximately 0430 they started to head back to Pleasant Harbor Marina because Passenger#1 was not feeling well.  Operator#1 told me that he was following an old GPS track that he had created several years earlier when he was tournament fishing here.  Operator#1 added that it was still dark outside and that both he and Passenger#1 were holding spot lights to illuminate the water in front of them.  Operator#1 said his spot light accidentally came unplugged and he was working on getting it plugged back in.  Passenger#1 was attempting to help him.  After he got the spot light plugged in and turned on, he shined it out in front of the boat and saw the approaching island.  Operator#1 said he quickly put the boat in neutral, but was unable to stop the boat from running aground.  

I ask Operator#1 what time this took place and he said it was approximately 0445 hours.  I asked him if either he or Passenger#1 received any injuries during the accident and he told me no.  I asked him what happened after the accident and he said they flagged down a passing boat.  The operator of that boat gave them a ride back to Pleasant Harbor Marina.  From there they were able to make phone calls.  He told me one of the calls was to a vessel assist operation located at Lake Pleasant.  The crew of the vessel assist boat was out on the island assessing the damage to his boat.  Operator#1 also told me that he had already contacted his insurance agency.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0077
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-WILLOW BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Kingman, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was underway near river marker 52 and heading north towards Willow Beach Marina when a storm cell came upon the vessel from the south.  Vessel went bow first into a wave and took on water.  Approximately 20-30 seconds after the vessel took on water it capsized and sunk.  Both occupants swam to shore.  The vessel was recovered capsized and adrift near river marker 20 and was secured to shore.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0078
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 07, 2016 while on patrol within the boundaries of Glen Canyon NRA, at approx. 09:20 I received a report of a property damage only boat accident at the Wahweap Marina. I responded with Ranger#1 and arrived on scene at slip at approx. 10:15. I contacted the reporting party, Subject#1 who was onboard his houseboat. Subject#1 stated that they had arrived onto the family's timeshare houseboat to find a handwritten note that had been left on the lower deck exterior patio table. The note stated to the effect of "white boat, tan rail line hit your boat while trying to park they were being blown by the wind". Ranger#1 and I then collected information, photos and conducted a boat accident investigation. On Subject#1's vessel (V2 UTxxxxxx), I observed damage to the stern swim deck, ladder and battery storage compartment. I contacted the Wahweap Marina office and gathered information on the other vessel involved in the accident, V1: the "Southern Star" (AZxxxxxx).

On 07/23/2016 I contacted V1, the "Southern Star" at slip. I observed damage to the rub strake and siding of both the starboard and portside stern quarters of the vessel. I spoke with a co-owner of the Southern Star LLC timeshare who was identified as Individual#1 regarding whom was operating the vessel at the time of the accident. I spoke with a mechanic from Bulldog boat repair company who is contracted to conduct check in and out walkthroughs with each member of the timeshare upon launching and docking of the vessel. I gathered that V1 had been piloted into its slip the afternoon of 07/16/2016 which was identified as the date of the accident. I then spoke with Captain#1 of Aramark Executive services who had piloted V1 into its slip the afternoon of the accident. Captain#1 stated that he had been dispatched to provide a pilot service for the Southern Star after it had been docked at an incorrect slip. Captain#1 stated that the owners of the vessel were distraught after having attempted to dock the vessel with only one engine in high winds and congested waters.

I contacted Operator#1 who was identified as the co-owner and operator of V1 the day of the accident (07/16/2016). Operator#1, provided details of the accident, stating that his starboard engine had failed as he entered the Marina at approx. 15:00 in high winds. He admitted to colliding with an unknown vessel (V2) while trying to maneuver V1 into a slip. Operator#1 stated that he had notified Captain#1 of the collision and then attempted to locate the vessel with which he had collided. Operator#1 stated that after looking at all possible vessels he was unable to find damage to any other vessel. Operator#1 also stated that when he notified Captain#1 of the accident when he arrived to provide a pilot service, Captain#1 had stated to the effect of "chalk it up to a bad day, at least no one was injured". Captain#1 denied being notified of the accident.

I completed this vessel accident report based on the statements from Subject#1, Operator#1, Captain#1 and Individual#1 as well as observations and findings from my investigation. Based on these findings, I conclude that on the afternoon of July 16th, 2016 while attempting to dock V1, Operator#1 collided with V2, impacting the portside stern of V1 with the stern of V2 which was unoccupied and secured in its slip at the time. There was an additional possible collision between the starboard side stern of V1 again with the stern of V2.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0079
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE, A 1997 31 FOOT THUNDERBIRD FORMULA BOAT WAS TRAVELING SOUTHEAST DOWN THE COLORADO RIVER DURING NIGHT TIME HOURS WITH LITTLE TO NO MOONLIGHT.  THE BOAT WAS OCCUPIED BY THE OPERATOR AND SIX PASSENGERS.  THE OPERATOR ADVISED THAT IT WAS DARK AND THAT HE WAS HAVING A HARD TIME SEEING IN FRONT OF HIM.  HE SAID THAT HE WAS FOLLOWING A BOAT WITH FLASHING ORANGE LIGHTS WHEN HE LOST SIGHT OF IT.  THE BOAT THEN STRUCK LAND AND TRAVELED ABOUT 60 FEET INTO THE WEEDS WHERE IT FINALLY CAME TO A STOP.  ALL OF THE OCCUPANTS ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNINJURED.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0080
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL: On 08-11-2016 I was dispatched to Waheap Boat Rentals, which is within the boundaries of Glen Canyon NRA for a minor boat accident with no injuries,

ON SCENE: I arrived and was only able to locate a ski boat with similar registration numbers to the numbers that I received from dispatch. The ski boat was parked in the courtesy docks near the boat rental building.

INVESTIGATING INTERVIEW:
Upon looking over the boat I noticed an approximately 3 foot long black scuff mark with some fiberglass damage on the bow, port side. I also noticed a scuff mark where the clear coating on the boat was freshly rubbed off on the stern of the boat, starboard side. As I was looking over the boat an individual boarded and began untying the boat. I asked him if the boat had been in an accident that was just called in and he said yes. I asked if the scuff marks were from the damage he stated he thought so. 

V2 SUBJECT stated the boat was a rental from SKYLITE RENTALS. He stated he had his rental agreement but not the registration for the boat. V2 SUBJECT stated the boat was tied to the stern of the house boat that he was renting. He and his family were at the front of the house boat or on the dock. V2 SUBJECT stated that they heard a crash and looked around to see another house boat pulling away from the ski boat. V2 SUBJECT stated that they were docked in one of the slips on the north east side of the houseboat loading and unloading dock.

I spoke with Aramark staff and they stated that they had an Aramark employee that was involved in a boat accident while he was driving Aramark houseboat #S-53. Aramark staff stated that there was no damage done to either of the houseboats. Aramark also gave me copies of the registration for their houseboat S-53 and the Skylite ski boat. I spoke with OPERATOR1 whom stated that he was backing S-53 out of a slip and noticed that the steering was lose. He was able to back out and started to go forward. He stated that between the steering and the wind he was having trouble keeping the boat in a straight line. He stated that the stern of his boat hit the front of the ski boat.

At a later date I spoke with a representative from Skylite Boat Rentals to confirm that his boat was involved in an accident. He stated that it was and informed me of the extent of the damage. I went to SKYLITE on 08-19-2016 and photographed the damage that I saw the day of the accident and the damage claimed by Skylite. Skylite states that black scuff mark and fiberglass damage on the bow, port side, was caused by the accident and that the hull underneath it had separated. The representative also showed me the scuff mark on the stern, starboard side, which I noticed the day of the accident. He stated that the windshield gaskets had popped.

CONCLUSION:
Skylite stated that he had an agreement with Aramark to fix the ski boat. 

No damage was done to the house boats. The only damage was to the skylight ski boat. I would estimate the damage to be around $2000.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0081
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACK FROM A MOORED POSITION IN THE BRIDGEWATER CHANNEL NEAR SIGN 8 WHEN THE OPERATOR OBSERVED AN ONCOMING WATERCRAFT IN THE CHANNEL AREA. THE OPERATOR THEN IMMEDIATELY PLACED THE VESSEL FROM REVERSE TO FORWARD CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO THEN LOSE CONTROL AND ULTIMATELY CRASH INTO VESSEL TWO WHICH WAS PROPERLY MOORED NEAR SIGN 8.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0082
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL TWO, A 1997 HTM OPERATED BY OPERATOR#2, WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON LAKE HAVASU IN THE AREA OF THE NORTH BASIN.  VESSEL ONE, A 2015 YAMAHA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT OPERATED BY OPERATOR#1 WAS TRAVELING WEST IN THE SAME AREA OF THE NORTH BASIN.  VESSEL ONE STRUCK THE PORT STERN AREA OF VESSEL TWO.  THIS CAUSED THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE TO STRIKE THE HANDLEBARS OF THE PWC HE WAS OPERATING, THEN BE EJECTED INTO THE WATER.  THIS CAUSED FACIAL INJURIES TO THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE.  THERE WERE NO OTHER INJURIES REPORTED.  

THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL TWO ALONG WITH SEVERAL PASSENGERS ON BOARD OF VESSEL TWO ADVISED THAT THEY SAW AS VESSEL ONE APPROACHED THEM WITH THE OPERATOR LOOKING IN ANOTHER DIRECTION.  

THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE ADVISED THAT HE HAD TURNED INTO THE SUN, AND WAS UNABLE TO SEE.  HE ALSO ADVISED THAT HE HAD LET OFF OF THE THROTTLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0090
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-WILLOW BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Dolan Springs, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 25th, 2016, at approximately 1530 hours, vessel 1 was heading north on the Colorado River near the Boy Scout Canyon area (river marker 62).  Vessel 1 was in the middle of the channel when its lower unit collided with an underwater hazard.  After the collision the vessel would not start and it drifted to river marker 61.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0091
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
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: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator#1 was operating V1 and his self-stated speed of 25 to 30 miles per hour fits the damage documented on V1 and V2. When Operator#2 slowed V2, Operator#1 continued toward V2 on V1. When Operator#1 realized he was on a collision path, Operator#1 let go of the throttle on V1. This effectively removed all steering input that Operator#1 would have applied in an effort to avoid the collision. Due to the design of the water jet engine on these vessels, removing power from the water jet removes their ability to maneuver more than a few degrees of change. This is commonly known as off throttle loss of steering. 

V1 collided with V2 effectively utilizing V2's stern (rear) floor board as a ramp due to the level it sat in the water. V1 continued up through the rear handle of V2, and tilted to the starboard side (right facing the bow/front) causing damage to V2's starboard stern. At this point V1 became fully airborne and struck Operator#2 causing her injuries. Based on the injuries of Passenger, it is believed that Operator#2 was pushed forward by V1 and thus pushed Passenger forward. Passenger's head likely struck the starboard handlebar of V2 causing it to bend and causing Passenger's injury and unconsciousness. V1 continued, descending back towards the water, striking its port (left side facing the bow) stern on the starboard side of V2 near the bow causing additional damage.

This collision happened near the middle of the river, upriver approximately 100 to 200 yards from the Laughlin Bridge at approximately 1435 hours on October 18, 2016. Valid information showing that the incident was clearly on the Arizona or Nevada side of the center of the river was unavailable. Based upon the statement by Operator#2 of believing that the water was becoming shallow, the collision was declared to be an Arizona collision as the shoreline gets much shallower on the Arizona side in this location.

Following these collisions, all occupants were ejected. Passenger was unconscious and Operator#2 had immediately known broken bones.

Damage to V1 appears to be a damaged left stabilizer fin, gel coat damage, paint transfer and a broken bow rub rail. Damage is estimated at $600. Vessel was impounded as evidence with NDOW.

Damage to V2 appears to be fiberglass damage, gel coat damage, a broken handlebar and handlebar plastics, broken starboard mirror, broken rear handle and broken stern rub rail. Damage is estimated at $2500. Vessel was impounded as evidence with NDOW.

Operator#1 was issued a citation on the scene for improper lookout causing a collision, Rule 5 of the United States Coast Guard Rules for Inland Navigation, citation number 97014. Operator#1 was obviously in distress over the incident and showed emotions that he felt responsible for the collision and subsequent injuries.

Blood toxicology tests were submitted on both Operator#1 and Operator#2 by Bullhead City Police Department.

Operator#2 received injuries in the form of a fractured spine, fractured scapula and fractured ribs on her right side. Passenger's injuries included contusions and a fractured skull on the front of her skull.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0092
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-TOPOCK GORGE
NearestCityorTown: Topock, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1, A 1999 SEARAY, OPERATED BY OPERATOR#1, WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER TOWARDS LAKE HAVASU AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR.  THE OPERATOR ADVISED THAT HE TOOK HIS HANDS OFF THE WHEEL AND STRUCK A WAKE, PUSHING THE VESSEL EAST, ONTO THE ARIZONA SHORELINE GROUNDING THE VESSEL.  A PASSENGER WAS EJECTED AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED STITCHES TO HER KNEE.


BARDID: AZ-2016-0093
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-12-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT-LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/18/2016 at approximately 2030 hours, Operator#1 and Passenger#1 left Pleasant Harbor Marina at Lake Pleasant to go fishing.  They were in Operator#1's 2001, 18'' Procraft boat.  As the boat got past the buoy line, they started to accelerate.  At approximately 2045 hours Passenger#1 said they noticed their feet getting wet and they looked down to see the boat had taken on some water.  The weather conditions at the time were high winds, white caps and 2'' waves.  By the time they noticed they were taking on water, the boat started to sink.  As the boat filled with water, it then capsized putting Operator#1 and Passenger#1 in the water.  They told me they were in the water approximately 1 hour before another fisherman spotted them and assisted. The fisherman, Good Samaritan#1, helped Operator#1 and Passenger#1 onto his boat and then attempted to tow the capsized boat back to Pleasant Harbor.  He was also able to call 911 to report the accident.  

Sgt#1 and I responded to the lake along with MCSO Helicopter Fox 1.  The helicopter located the two boats just outside the buoy line and relayed this information.  They also advised that due to the strong winds, Good Samaritan#1's boat was having difficulty making any headway back to the marina.  I arrived at the marina at approximately 0005 hours.  When on scene, I found that both Operator#1 and Passenger#1 were on shore and being evaluated by Peoria Fire.  Good Samaritan#1's boat was tied up to the dock and a vessel assist boat from Pleasant Harbor Marina was on scene as well. They had cut loose from Operator#1's boat and it was left to float outside of the buoy line.   After being warmed up in the ambulance, Operator#1 and Passenger#1 refused any additional treatment from fire.  They entered into an agreement with the Pleasant Harbor Vessel assist to recover the capsized boat.  The boat was towed back to the boat ramp at Pleasant Harbor and the marina staff used a boom fork lift to turn the boat over and then pull it onto a trailer to get it out of the water.  Operator#1 agreed to return on later in the day to retrieve his boat. 

Nothing further


BARDID: AZ-2016-0094
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:07:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: MOHAVE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
FACTS:
On 09-24-16 at approximately 1606 hours, I was dispatched to the area south of Friendly Island on Lake Havasu for a male subject who had jumped off a vessel into the water and had not resurfaced. The subjects in the boat were unable to locate the male subject. I arrived on scene at approximately 1633 hours and located the involved vessel. The male subject, Subject#1, had jumped off the vessel and drowned after several failed attempts to save him by the vessel's passengers. Subject#1 was located and recovered on 09-25-16 by members of the San Bernardino County Sheriff''s Department Dive Team.
SCENE:
This accident occurred on Lake Havasu approximately 500 yards south of Friendly Island near an unnamed cove. This waterway is an unobstructed channel that runs in a north south direction. It is approximately 500 yards wide in the vicinity of the accident scene with the Arizona shore to the east and the California shore to the west. There are no visual obscurements in this vicinity. There are no speed restrictions in the area of the accident.
VESSEL 1:
This vessel, AZ xxxxxx is a 22 foot Premier pontoon boat. The vessel is of aluminum construction and is powered by a 90 horsepower outboard engine. The vessel was floating in a cove near Pilot Rock when we contacted the operator (Operator#1) and its passengers. I obtained information on Subject#1's last known wherabouts and quick statements from the vessel's passengers regarding the incident. I boarded the rental pontoon boat and drove it to Contact point as Cpl #1 and Dep #1 drove our patrol boat to Contact Point to gather members of the dive team.
STATEMENTS: (Operator#1)
I interviewed Operator#1 on the docks at Contact Point. Operator#1 told me he was operating the pontoon boat northbound out of a cove near buoy 114. Buoy 114 is a hazard buoy located just north of a range light north of Pilot Rock. Operator#1 told me he was at low speed until after he passed the hazard buoy at which point he accelerated and the vessel came on a plane. Operator#1 was traveling approximately 25 miles per hour for only a minute when his hat flew out of the vessel. Operator#1 turned the vessel to the right (starboard) towards the Arizona shoreline to retrieve the ball cap. As Operator#1 approached the hat, he came off the throttle and put the drive in neutral. Subject#1 then jumped off the vessel into the water to retrieve the hat. Operator#1 had a difficult time manuevering the vessel back to Subject#1 due to high winds and his inexperience as a boat operator. Operator#1 told me Passenger#1 jumped into the water and swam towards Subject#1 as it appeared Subject#1 was struggling to stay afloat. Operator#1 did not want to maneuver the vessel close to Subject#1 and Passenger#1 due to the propeller. Passenger#2 then jumped into the water and made it to Subject#1. The other passengers in the vessel were trying to throw personal flotation devices to Subject#1 but the high winds blew the PFD's towards the shore. Operator#1 told me that Passenger#2 and Passenger#1 were not able to bring Subject#1 back to the vessel and had to swim back to the vessel without him. I asked Operator#1 if Subject#1 could swim to which he said, "not very well".

I asked Operator#1 if he had any alcohol to drink on this day. Operator#1 told me he had not had any alcohol to drink since last night. Operator#1 told me he had 6-7 Modelo beers on the night of 09-23-16 into the morning hours of 09-24-16. During my conversation with Operator#1, I did not notice any signs of him being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. I did have Operator#1 perform some field sobriety tests at which time I did not notice any signs of impairment. Operator#1 voluntarily blew into my Intoximeter preliminary alcohol screening device and blew .000% at approximately 1705 hours.
STATEMENTS (PASSENGERS)
Refer to Deputy #1's supplemental report.
SEARCH:
On 09-24-16 at approximately, I drove Cpl #1 and Cpl #2 back to the scene where they drove the ar...


BARDID: AZ-2017-0001
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:31:00
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: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/11/2017 at approximately 1631 hours, I was patrolling in the area of Eagles Grotto on Saguaro Lake in the Tonto National Forest.  While on patrol, I noticed a vessel traveling above a wake speed in the no wake area.  I contacted the vessel and was advised by the subject on board one of the females had her hand stuck between their vessel and another vessel they were trying to tow to the area of Sandy Beach.  I advised the vessel to head in but due to the amount of traffic I had Victim assisted on my patrol boat and her husband came on my boat as well.  I transported them to the Saguaro Lake Aid Station for medical attention.
  
I advised the other subjects on the vessel to continue safely to the Aid Station as well.
 
While in route to the Saguaro Aid Station I was advised the injury was to the Victim''s left hand and she had a laceration with possible bone exposed. 

Once at the Aid Station Deputy took over medical care of Victim.  While Deputy was tending to Victim, I asked Victim’s husband what happened.
 
Victim’s husband stated they were back by Sandy Beach and were trying to tow a broken down vessel into the beach area.  He said he started to float into the shore and tried to maneuver but ended up colliding with the vessel he was towing.  Victim’s husband stated Victim saw the other boat about to collide with them and reach over to stop the other vessel and got her hand stuck in between the two vessels.  He saw the injuries and immediately started to head in for medical attention.
 
While interacting with the vessel on the lake I noticed a beer can in the back of the vessel, I asked Victim’s husband if he had been drinking and he stated he had one beer.  I asked Victim’s husband if he would be willing to let me make sure he was not impaired and he willingly allowed me to perform the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test.  During the test I did not see any signs of impairment.

Deputy advised me Victim''s family will transport her to the hospital.
  
Victim and Victim’s husband were provided a ride to meet with the rest of her group.
 
This report if for information only.
 
My body worn camera was used during this incident.
 
Nothing further from this Deputy at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0002
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Starting in gear
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was docked at the 4-lane boat ramp. Operator of V1 was attempting to start his watercraft using a can of ether. V1 started in gear and struck port side of V1.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0004
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Upon gathering information on the incident it was determined that the operator of the vessel had stopped the vessel and turned off the engine to the vessel so the passengers could swim. The momentum of the boat was still moving forward and subject had jumped off the front of the vessel head first thinking the water was deep. The water was not deep enough to be diving head first and she struck her head on the bottom of Lake Havasu. She was transported with minor injuries to Lake Havasu Regional Medical Center.

No damage to the vessel occurred.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0005
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was taking water on for an unkown reason and was able to get a tow by a bystander. Vessel 1 continued to take water and sank to the bottom of Lake Havasu without causing any injuries. No persons was on the vessel. The approximate value of vessel 1 is 5000.00. I observed no damage to the outside of vessel 1 that would of caused it to sink. Vessel 1 was retrived by a tow company per customer request. The owner of the vessel said that the bildge pump on the vessel was not operating.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0006
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was traveling north bound on the Colorado River adjacent the Arizona side in the area of 1241 Highway 95.

At this time V-1 turned left and a wake caused V-1 to capsize ejecting O-1 and P-1.  As a result O-1 suffered a concussion and was transported by Bullhead City FD to Western Arizona Medical Center where he was treated and released.  There was no damage to the watercraft and the passenger was not injured.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0007
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On04/23/2017 at approximately 1305 hours, operator was getting ready to leave the fuel dock at Scorpion Bay Marina when his boat stalled. Operator tried to restart the boat approximately three to four times when he heard a popping sound and saw flames coming from the engine compartment. Operator’s uncle was seated in the seat on the port side of the engine when the explosion occurred. Operator said Uncle jumped overboard and was assisted by dock staff getting on the dock. Uncle was burned on his face, head, neck, back, chest, arms and legs (non life threatening). Uncle was treated by medics and transported to Maricopa County Medical Center Burn Unit by Native Air.  

Operator told me he bought the boat on 04/19/2017 and this was the first time he took the boat to the lake. He said it was running fine but needed gas so he went to the gas dock and put 10 gallons in it. Operator said he was having trouble starting the boat as he left the dock. He said the engine kept stalling causing him to have to keep restarting it. He said as he tried to start the last time he heard the pop from the explosion and saw flames coming from the engine compartment. He said he left the captain seat and jumped to the gas dock as his uncle jumped into the water. 

I was at the marina and saw the boat began to burn. I ran to the fuel dock to help put the fire out. As I ran to the pumps I pushed the emergency fuel stop and grabbed a water hose to assist with putting the fire in the cabin area out.

Operator had burns to his lower legs and I could see the skin peeling off his legs. Operator refused treatment or transport to the hospital against medic’s recommendation.

Peoria Fire Department, North Valley Fire Department, and Phoenix arrived to assist with medical treatment and confirmed the fire was out on the boat.

A civilian stopped to render aid to Uncle who had the most severe burns until the fire department arrived. The civilian is a Nurse Practioner and began to poor cool water over Uncle’s burns. 

While I and Deputy were treating the injured a third victim came up who had smoke inhalation. The victim was an employee at Scorpion Bay, he was not on the boat just helping put the fire out. He was given oxygen by fire and released. 

Operator’s boat removed from the dock and transported to the Ten Lane Boat dock so he could load it on his trailer.

Nothing further.

My Body Camera was activated for this contact.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0008
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling South bound on the Colorado River inside Bullhead City Arizona.  The operator of the watercraft stated he struck a rock in shallow water.  the resulted in a large gash on the lower starboard side of the watercraft.  The gash was approximately 6" high and 4'' to 5'' in lenght.  It was estimated to cost $19,000 to repair the damage.  There were no injuries reported.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0009
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Summary:
I responded to a report of a vessel that struck rocks, I took a boat accident report.

Assignment:
On 4/8/2017 at 1850 I was on patrol within the legislative boundaries of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, within the District of Arizona, at Katherine Landing.  I was advised by Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center of a boat that had struck a rock with seven people on board off of Arizona Telephone Cove

Observations:
Upon arrival to the area, I found the vessel floating about 50 to 100 meters off shore.  They signaled me with their lights.  Ranger and I responded via boat to the area.  LMICC told me that the vessel was able to make it to shore and that the people on board were going to load the boat.  I returned via land.

I found the vessel beached on the sand beach at North Arizona Telephone Cove.   I spoke with the owner of the boat.  He told me that they were wake boarding and struck a rock.

The damage was to the keel of the boat, near the front and about 8 inches long.  There was damage to the left rear bottom of the hull as well.  The drive shaft was bent to the right of the rudder.  The propeller''s four blades were all damaged as well.  The damages were consistent with a collision with rocks.

Interviews:
I spoke with operator about the incident.  He told me that they were towing a wakeboarder at the south end of telephone cove.  He said that he suddenly saw some rocks underwater and attempted to avoid them by placing the boat into reverse.  He told me that they ended up striking the rocks with the bottom of the boat.  He told me that nobody was hurt.  He told me that he was operating and that he had not consumed any alcohol or drugs.
   
Evidence:
Photographs were taken.

Actions Taken:
Information was gathered for a report.

Disposition:
Case Closed with a boat accident report

Charges Pending:
None

***END OF REPORT***


BARDID: AZ-2017-0010
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/11/2017 at approximately 1700 hours, I was dispatched to take a boat accident by phone that occurred at the north end of the lake.

I contacted the complaint by phone and he told me he and his two friends were fishing at the north end of the lake when he hit an unseen rock with his out drive. I asked Operator where he was so I could meet with him, he told me he was at his residence. Operator told me he could meet with me On Wednesday (04/12) morning at 0800 hours. I told him I would see him then.

On 04/12/2017 at approximately 0800 hours, I arrived at Operator''s residence. I knocked on the door and Operator answered the door and took me to his boat the was parked in the driveway. Operator gave me his driver license and his certificate of numbers for the boat. I asked him to show me the damage to the boat. Operator walked to the stern of the boat and showed me the damage to the prop from hitting the rock. I asked him if he had any other damage, he told me his boat started taking on water after he hit the rock.

 I asked Operator where he hit the rock he said in the river area of the lake. I asked him if I showed him a map could he point out the area, he said yes. I pulled up Google Earth and showed him a view of Lake Pleasant, Operator pointed to the area known as the Auga Fria Arm north of the Eagle Clouser. I asked Operator why they went past the KEEP OUT markers in the lake. Operator told me he did not see any markers. I told him the area is closed and if he goes back to the lake to make sure he does not enter a closed area.

Operator told me another boat towed him back to the 10 Lane Ramp. I looked under the hull and did not see any damage to the fiberglass. Operator told me he thinks the damage was inside the out drive system. He told me his bilge pump could not keep up with the water coming in the boat. He estimated approximately $2000.00 in damage and he was not filing a claim with his insurance company because he has a high deductable.

I gave Operator a business card with the report number on it and told him if he had any questions to call or send me an email to the address on the card.

There were no injuries to him or his friends. 

My body camera was activated for this contact.

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0011
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 3/18/17 AT APPROX. 1727 HOURS, VESSEL ONE WAS LAUNCHING  WHEN ONE OF THE VESSELS PONTOONS STARTED TO TAKE ON WATER.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE ATTEMPTED TO RETRAILER THE VESSEL WITH THROTTLE WHEN THE THROTTLE STUCK IN GEAR.  VESSEL ONE OVER THROTTLED PASSING OVER THE TRAILER CAUSING IT TO COLLIDE WITH VESSEL TWO WHICH WAS TRAILERED AND EXITING THE WATERWAY.  VESSEL TWO OCCUPANT WAS RIDING ON THE TRANSOM OF THE VESSEL AND SHE WAS STRUCK BY VESSEL ONES RIGHT PONTOON CAUSING A LACERATION TO HER LEFT THIGH.  THE LAKE HAVASU CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE SCENE AND victim WAS TRANSPORTED TO HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WHERE SHE WAS ADMITTED FOR FURTHER TREATMENT.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0012
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:47:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/22/2017 at 1457 hrs, Vessel #1, a 1996 Bombardier SeaDoo personal watercraft (PWC), collided with Vessel #2, a 1998 Champion bass boat, southwest of Fishing Dock #2, on Saguaro Lake, in the Tonto National Forest, AZ. Operator of Vessel #1 was ejected from the watercraft, went under water, and did not surface.

Subject and I were sitting in the Saguaro Lake Aid Station office, with windows overlooking Saguaro Lake. Subject1 advised me a PWC, Vessel #1, and a boat, Vessel #2, had collided. Using a spotting scope, I saw Vessel #1 was unoccupied, not moving in the water. Vessel #2 was slowly moving next to Vessel #1. Another PWC, occupied by a male subject later was next to Vessel #1. I did not see anyone in the water.

Subject1 and I boarded a patrol boat and went to the scene. I was advised by Subject2 that the operator of Vessel #1, Operator1, had gone under water after the collision and had not resurfaced. Subject2 said he had been traveling alongside Operator1 and looked away. Subject2 turned back to look at Operator1 and saw Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 collide. I asked Subject2 if Operator1 had been drinking and he said he had not been.

I directed the operator of Vessel #2 to proceed to the emergency slips alongside the Sheriff''s Office Boat House and to dock his boat, which he did. I had Subject2 also proceed to the emergency slips and dock the PWC he was on.

I advised MCSO Radio of the GPS coordinates of the crash. Vessel #1 began taking on water and I towed it to the Sheriff''s Office Boat House. Vessel #1 was moved into the boat house and lifted out of the water on the boat lift. Vessel #1 sustained damage to the steering handle grips, mid-port side hull area, and under the seat on the port side. 

I returned to the location of the crash and began using side scan sonar in attempt to locate Operator1. Additional Deputies responded and launched a second patrol and also began looking for Operator1. This initial search was unsuccessful.

My Body Worn Camera was activated for this incident.

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0013
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/22/2017, at approximately 1200hrs, Operator was operating Vessel #1, traveling downstream from Horse Mesa Dam, toward Sandy Beach, on Saguaro Lake, in the Tonto National Forest, AZ. Vessel #1 ran aground on the north shoreline.

At 1500 hrs, I was advised by Coast Guard Auxiliary, who were operating on the lake that Vessel #1, was abandoned. En-route to the location, MCSO Radio advised Operator was requesting contact by phone reference a boat crash.

I located Vessel #1, which was lodged in between tree shrubs. A tree truck had pierced through the upper portion of the bow. There was broken fiberglass in the left front hull area. The upper two thirds of Vessel #1 was out of the water at an upward angle. No one was on-board. Vessel #1 was left in place as it did not interfere with navigating the area.

I spoke with Operator by phone. He said he was operating the boat at 10 to 15 mph. As he tried to turn to the left for a bend in the lake, he said he doesn''t know what happened, and ended up crashing into the shore. Operator said neither he nor his passengers were injured in the crash. He said he had not been drinking. Operator had no further information or phone numbers for occupants.

Operator believes Vessel 1, which is owned by his Father, is insured, possibly by State Farm Insurance. Operator is unsure of all the damage to the boat, but gave a possible estimate of $10,000.00.

My Body Worn Camera was activated for this incident.

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0014
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/27/2017 at approximately 1252 hours, Operator1 was operating his Jet Ski near Pauls Hideway when he was pushed by a large wave into a wake board boat hitting the port side of the swim plartorm causing minor damage leaving a small black scuff and yellow paint transfer from the jet ski.

The operator of the Jet Ski claims he never made contact with the ski boat. He told me a large wave pushed his jet ski toward the boat but never made contact. Operator1 told me he was behind the boat on the starboard side and a large wave pushed him toward the rear portside of the boat but never hit them.

The operator of the ski boat said he was traveling approximately 10 miles per hour after pulling his skier onboard when the jet ski hit the rear portside. He said the jet ski hit the boat, waved then took off. Operator2 said they caught up with the jet ski and called the sheriff''s office in the ski boat.

I looked at the boat and saw a black and yellow markings consistent with the colors on the jet ski riding up on the boat. 

After talking with Operator1 about the accident I conducted a safety inspection of his jet ski and found he did not have a fire extinguisher and his registration was expired.

A safety inspection of the ski boat was conducted and they had all the required equipment.

Operator1 was cited and released for the above listed violations.

My body camera was activated for the contact.

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0015
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the listed date and time I, US Park Ranger, was dispatched to a report of a vessel inbound to Katherine Marina on which there was a patient with a head injury.  US Park Ranger brought the NPS ambulance (R1) to the launch ramp while US Park Rangers and I responded by patrol vehicle.  Dispatch advised that they had no further information regarding patient condition, and as such I dispatched Bullhead City EMS to assist with patient care.

A vessel arrived at the Katherine courtesy dock with a male holing a towel to his head.  I saw that the towel had minimal blood on it, and I saw that VICTIM was alert.  VICTIM was oriented to person, place, time, and prior events.  VICTIM told me that he was operating the vehicle when “something hit me.”  Passengers told me that the fabric bimini top on the boat had broken free while the vessel was under power, and the metal pole supporting the top had struck VICTIM in the head.  VICTIM identified a point at upper right portion of his head where he was struck, and denied being struck at the base of the head, neck, or back.  VICTIM stated that he was able to walk, and we walked to R1 which was waiting at the end of the courtesy dock.  As soon as VICTIM got into R1, Bullhead City EMS arrived on scene and advised that they would take patient care.  I was advised by the Bullhead City Paramedic that VICTIM had a 2” laceration on this scalp that would likely require sutures, and that VICTIM had declined treatment or transport to the hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0016
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-GLEN CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
April 25th - 3:15 Wind variations all day/some white cap
Different areas of river

Decided to drift awhile at 4 Mile Bar, before finishing day

3:25 Last boat in river went past my boat approx. 80yrds away wind cause wake to get bigger and my boat aft stern was fasting wake which rolled over back of boat - turned bilge pump on but 2 more wakes came over immediately, we started sinking quickly, we went in the water on starboard side holding on to boat, boat capsized, we drifted for 10-15 min and were able to climb up on boat and get out of water. We drifted 10-12 minutes more before getting stuck on 3 Mile Bar. 45 minutes later USGS shocking crew were coming up river. They gave us a ride to dock, no one hurt.

April 26 1:30 - Retrieved boat from river and put on trailer - US Park Services helped with retrieval.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0017
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
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: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were both traveling North bound on the Colorado River near Davis Camp North Beach, Mohave County, Arizona near the Arizona shoreline.  V2 slowed down for an unrelated vessel leaving the shoreline.  V1 was following V2 too closely and was unable to turn to avoid colliding with V2.  The operator of V2 was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center and then transferred to UMC in Las Vegas.  He was released the next day.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0018
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling South bound on the Colorado River in the area of the 1000 block of Highway 95, Bullhead City, Arizona.  According to the operator V1 struck a large rock that was submerged, causing approximately $4,000 in damage to the watercraft.  The operator was not injured.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0019
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were south bound on the Colorado River in the area of the 600 Block of Riverfront Drive, inside Bullhead City, Arizona. V1 was following behind V2.  V2 slowed down and started to make a right hand turn.  The operator of V1 released the throttle and experienced off throttle steering loss.  V1 struck V2 on the starboard side hitting the two occupants causing injury


BARDID: AZ-2017-0020
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
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: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was travelling north bound on the Colorado River in the area of the Community Park inside Bullhead City, Arizona.  V1 was traveling south bound and  turned in front of V2.  V1 then left the scene prior to exchanging information or police arrival.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0021
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/06/2017 at approximately 1345 hours, Operator1 was riding a jet ski at Lake Pleasant near Humbug Creek when he collided with Operator2''s ski boat which was anchored. Operator1 was approaching Operator2 boat on the port side when he could not stop the jet ski and impacted the side causing an excessive amount of damage, approximately 2'' by 3'' area of broken fiberglass.

Both watercraft were loaded on trailers when I arrived at the Ten Lane Boat Ramp.


INTERVIEW WITH OPERATOR2: 

Operator2 told me he was anchored in the bay and operator1 was riding the jet ski and he was traveling toward his boat and could not stop and collided with the side of the boat. Operator2 told me the collision caused a large amount of damage but it was above the water line and did not take on any water. Operator2 told me he has approximately 10-100 hours of boating and no formal boating education.

INTERVIEW WITH OPERATOR1:

Operator1 told me he was riding the jet ski and was approaching Operator2 boat and could not stop the jet ski fast enough and collided with the side of the boat causing a large amount of damage. Operator1 told me the jet ski had minor damage to it. Operator1 told me he has less than ten hours of boating experience and no formal boating education.

DAMAGE TO WATERCRAFT:

 I looked at the Jet ski and it had minor damage to the black rub rail and no damage to the fiberglass. The estimate of damage to the jet ski was under $500.00. After looking at the jet ski I looked at the damage to the boat. The boat had a large amount of damage to the center portside where the jet ski impacted. Operator2 estimated the damage at approximately $5000.00.

PHOTOS OF DAMAGE:

Deputy took photos of damage to both watercraft. The photos were submitted to  the Maricopa County Crime Lab.

Myself and Deputy body cameras were activated for this contact.

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0022
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:38:00
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
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were traveling north bound on the Colorado River inside Bullhead City, Arizona.  V1 either sped up or V2 slowed down.  This allowed V1 to pass V2 then turn in front of V2.  V2 struck V1 on the port side. V2 occupant suffered a broken leg when she was struck by the boat.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0023
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLRADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
THE INJURED PARTY WAS SEATED IN THE OPEN BOW POTION OF THE VESSEL.  THE OPERATOR WAS COMING INTO THE NO WAKE ZONE NEAR DEVILS ELBOW AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN HIS BOW WAS COMING DOWN HE HIT A WAKE FROM ANOTHER VESSEL CAUSING THE INJURED FEMALE TO BE EJECTED FROM HER SEAT ONTO HER BACK TO THE FLOOR OF THE BOAT CAUSING A BACK INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL TRANSPORT.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0024
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL NUMBER ONE (V1) WAS RIDING NEXT TO VESSEL TWO (V2) EAST FROM THE CALIFORNIA SHORE TOWARD THE CHANNEL IN THE NORTH BASIN.  V-1 ACCELERATED AHEAD OF V-2 AND ANOTHER PERSONAL WATER CRAFT (PWC).  V-1 ABRUPTLY TURNED RIGHT CAUSING HIMSELF TO BE EJECTED FROM THE WATERCRAFT.  V-2 DID NOT SEE THE OPERATOR IN THE WATER AND STRUCK HIM WITH THE BOW OF  HIS JETSKI IN THE HEAD CAUSING A SCULL FRACTURE.  THE OPERATOR OF V-1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO SITE SIX ON A FOURTH VESSEL FOR MEDICAL AID


BARDID: AZ-2017-0025
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 10, 2017 at 1805 hours Deputies were informed that two vessels had collided in the area of eagles nest located at Canyon Lake in the Tonto National Forest, AZ. 

Upon arrival I was informed that a head on collision had occurred between a jet ski and an open bow ski boat. The jet ski rider was ejected from the jet ski and was pulled from the water in a semi-unconscious state. The jet ski rider was brought onboard the other involved vessel and they transported the injured jet ski operator to the Sheriff''s Office Aid Station. At the Aid Station the 17 year old jet ski operator was back boarded and was flown out to Banner Desert Hospital for further evaluation. 

I then spoke to the operator of the ski boat and she told me the following: Operator2 stated she was traveling north bound and was in the middle to right side of the lake when she observed a vessel to her left attempting to overtake her. Operator2 told me she also saw a jet ski heading towards her. Operator2 stated she began to slow and made evasive maneuvers however the jet ski matched her evasive maneuvers and the two vessels collided head on. The other occupants of Operator2''s vessel all recited the same story as well. 

I then spoke to subject who had been riding a jet ski behind Operator1. He stated he saw the ski boat was in the middle of the lake and began making evasive maneuvers and once it was on the wrong side of the lake it collided with Operator1s jet ski head on. 

Photos of the jet ski were taken and attached to this report. 

At this time no citations were issued to either party involved in the collision. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0026
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While the vessel was adrift, the foldable section of windshield allowing access to the bow was open. The vessel operator later told us the foldable windshield was not latched. The wind blew the windshield closed, striking an occupant in the head. The injured occupant had a wound on her head that possibly required stitches. The injured occupant was transported by Bullhead Fire Department.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0027
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating vessel 1 (PWC, Yamaha WaveRunner) "three bends in from the mouth of Navajo Canyon" heading towards the mouth of the canyon.  At that time, vessel 2 (the Canyon Odyssey, D960683) was proceeding deeper into Navajo Canyon.  Vessel1 and Vessel 2 passed each other going in opposite directions.  Vessel 1 passed on the starboard side of vessel 2.  Vessel 1, traveling at an estimated speed of 17-18 miles per hour, jumped the primary wake of vessel 2 and came down without mishap.  Vessel 1 then jumped the secondary wake of vessel 2 and came down leaning to port.  Operator1 was ejected from vessel 1 at that time.  

Due to being ejected from vessel 1, Operator1 injured his back but was able to climb onto vessel 1 and proceed to the Stateline Launch Ramp where he received medical attention and was later transported to the Page hospital via ambulance.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0028
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC was being driven toward shore to beach.  Operator and witnesses state vessel was traveling approximately 10-15 mph but also stated that wake was less than six inches tall.  Adult male and adult female were standing in approximately chest deep water between two anchored vessels just off shore.  

Female operating PWC let off throttle to slow down then realized she needed to turn.  She attempted to turn starboard to avoid collision with the two people in the water.  As the vessel was not under power it would not turn.  

Adult male turned to face vessel right before it struck him.  He was struck in the face and pushed under the PWC.  The other female, who was not known as a victim until investigator left the scene and has not responded to phone calls, may have been pushed under PWC also but reportedly had no other injuries.  Male was transported to marina then hospital to be treated for contusion on forehead.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0029
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:33:00
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: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating Vessel1 (PWC--Yamaha, WaveRunner) at a constant speed of an estimated 28 miles per hour (estimate per operator).  Vessel1 was traveling in the opposite direction of Vessel2 (Canyon Odyssey, documented #: 960683).  Vessel2 was traveling at a constant rate, engines at 1200 rpm.  Vessel1 approached the wake of Vessel2 at an angle and jumped the wake.  Vessel1 came down at an angle and rolled to port.  Operator1's left foot and ankle were situated in the "foot well" of Vessel1 and were struck by Vessel1 as it rolled to port.  This blow fractured operator1's ankle.  Operator1 was also ejected from Vessel1 as it rolled to port.  

Operator1 was able to re-board Vessel1 and proceed to the Stateline Public Launch ramp were she was evaluated by EMS personnel and transported to the Page hospital by ambulance for further medical attention.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0030
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Cave Creek, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-2-17 at approximately 1250 hours I was notified by MCSO Radio that a boat was enroute to the Marina with an injured subject on board.  The injured subject was reported have a possible fractured femur.  

I had been sitting at the Jojoba Boat ramp when the incident was dispatched and was able to attract the attention of the boat with my lights and horn.  They changed direction and came over to the Jojoba dock.  Medical Rescue were present with me prior to the arrival of the injured subject.  They made contact with the injured person on arrival and provided treatment until Rural Metro personnel arrived.  The subjects right upper leg appeared to be deformed and swollen.

The operator of the boat told me they were just south of the Marina out in main bay when the incident occurred.  He said they were surfing and had just started to pull the victim when Victim went down.  They heard Victim screaming in pain.  They were able to get Victim onto the transom area of the boat and while someone held his leg they drove to the boat dock.  He said they were going about 9mph when the incident happened.

Victim said he was having trouble getting up in the water when something gave in his leg causing a lot of pain.

Rural Metro medic started an IV and administered some pain medication prior to moving Victim to a backboard and onto the gurney.  They transported him code 3 to Scottsdale Osborn, non-life threatening.

Nothing further


BARDID: AZ-2017-0031
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:43:00
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: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 28, 2017 Arizona Game and Fish Officers (AGFD) were conducting a watercraft patrol on the Colorado River in a fully marked patrol boat.  At approximately 1746 a personal watercraft (PWC) approached the patrol boat and the operator notified the officers that there was a PWC accident just west of where they were located on the river.  

Officer1 operated the patrol boat to the area where the operator pointed and observed several individuals in the water and a woman holding a young male that was crying in her arms on a PWC.  

Officer1 took the young male from the woman and put him on the floor in the bow of the patrol boat.  Officer1 noted that he had a very swollen, bruised and protruding area just above his left eye.  Officer1 immediately called in to AGFD dispatch and notified them that medical services were needed.  

Officer took a young female aboard the patrol boat who was crying and laying on her side.  Another young man was swimming in the water and Officer1 instructed him to board the patrol boat using the swim platform. An individual aboard a private boat in the area told Officer1 that he was an EMT and asked if she would like his help and Officer1 had him swim to the patrol boat and board using the swim platform.

Officer and the EMT tended to the injured children as she operated the patrol boat to the intersection of Riverfront Rd and Trane Rd.  Officer1 requested that AGFD dispatch send emergency services to the location.  As two ambulances arrived at the location, a private boat came to the scene and an adult male was asking where the children were going to being taken.  Officer1 identified the male as the father of the two children.  Officer1 had Father swim to the patrol boat where emergency service professionals were assessing the two children.

Officer1 questioned SUBJECT1 if he had any injuries and he stated that he did not.  She then asked him what happened and he stated that they were going up river and Father was ahead of him with the two children on his PWC. He stated that he was operating the PWC that he was on to the left of Father''s PWC.  SUBJECT1 stated that Father slowed down and turned to the left and that he was going too fast to avoid them and ran over the top of Father''s PWC at full speed.

After the ambulances left for Western Arizona Regional Medical Center with the two children, Officer1 took Father and SUBJECT1 back to the location of the accident and found Father''s PWC on a beach.  Another member of the party then showed up on SUBJECT1''s PWC.  Officer1 took photos of both PWC''s involved in the accident.  Officer1 took Father and SUBJECT1 back to Community Park beach to join the rest of their party and Officer had both Father and SUBJECT1 complete voluntary statement forms.  Officers found the statements made by Father and SUBJECT1 to be consistent with the damage to both PWC''s.

Officers followed up on the condition of the children at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center and learned that Subject2 was going to be flown to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas due to his head injury.  Subject3 suffered a S1 separation of pelvic joint with contusions on her left leg and right foot.  Officer1 followed up on the condition of Subject2 with Sunrise Hospital on May 29, 2017 and was told that he had been extubated and was progressing well.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0032
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
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: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/08/2017 at approximately 1430 hrs.  subject was riding as a passenger on V1. They were riding just outside of Steamboat Cove. The vessel hit choppy water due to boat wakes and subject caught/hit his right foot and or ankle  in the foot well of the craft. This caused a break to the right ankle.He was transported for treatment by Lake Havasu Fire Dept. to HRMC. End---------


BARDID: AZ-2017-0033
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:22:00
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
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT ONE WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND THROUGH THE BRIDGEWATER CHANNEL NEAR SIGN 12 WHEN IT MADE AN ABRUPT TURN CAUSING THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STERN OF VESSEL ONE TO COLLIDE WITH VESSEL TWO ON THE PORT SIDE.  A SERIES OF SCRATCHES APPROXIMATELY FIVE TO SIX INCHES IN LENGTH EACH WERE OBSERVED INTO THE FIBERGLASS OF UNIT TWO.  THE STERN OF VESSEL ONE HAD WHITE PAINT TRANSFER ON THE TRIM OF THE VESSEL NEAR THE STERN.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0034
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS PROPERLY MOORED ON THE BEACH OF THE NAUTICLE RESORT (1000 N. MCCULLOCH BLVD.) WHEN IT WAS STRUCK BY VESSEL 1. VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING WEST BOUND IN THE COVE AREA OF THE NAUTICLE RESORT APPROACHING THE BEACH IN AN ATTEMPT TO MOOR THE VESSEL. WHILE APPROACHING THE BEACH, VESSEL 1 CAME TOO CLOSE TO VESSEL 2 STRIKING IT ON THE STARBOARD STERN CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SWIM STEP. VESSEL 1 SUSTAINED NO DAMAGE.

UPON SPEAKING WITH THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1, SHE ADVISED THAT SHE DOES KNOW HOW TO OPERATE A WATERCRAFT HOWEVER SHE WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH OPERATING A JET BOAT.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0035
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/9/2017 at 1536 hours, I was dispatched to a report of a boat accident that occurred in Arizona. The original call was relayed to us from NPS Dispatch.

I located the boat involved at the Wahweap Boat Rentals. The center folding window was broken and I noted blood on the floor and on the passenger seat.

I interviewed the driver of the boat. He stated that after passing a tour boat that was moving in the opposite direction, he was surprised by the wake. He stated that the impact with the wake caused the window to break and his passenger to fall from her seat. She sustained cuts from the glass. OPERATOR stated he was at 3500RPM when he approached the wake and went to neutral when VICTIM fell. He stated that he did not slow for the wake. OPERATOR denied alcohol or drug involvement. OPERATOR was unfamiliar with the area but stated they had just left a no wake canyon and turned right. This fits the description of Antelope Canyon. OPERATOR had cuts to his hands, feet, and lower right leg that were non emergent.

I interviewed VICTIM at the hospital. She stated that they contacted the wake far from the tour boat after passing it. She was unable to give an exact location. VICTIM stated that the impact with the wake broke the glass and caused her to fall from her seat. She sustained cuts to her hands, feet and right leg, as well as pain in her left lower arm. 

VICTIM denied drug or alcohol involvement and stated that they were not purposefully jumping the wake. Her fiancé was present at the hospital and stated that as a boat instructor on those particular boats, 3500RPM was just up on plane at approximately half throttle.

I took pictures of the boat and received a written statement from OPERATOR.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0036
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/10/17 at approximately 1822 hours, vessel one, a 1984 Advantage  failed to maintain control of his vessel during inclement weather and caused a glancing blow to vessel two. The impact was starboard side to starboard side.

 Vessel two, a 2017 Bentley pontoon was struck by vessel one on its starboard side.  

Both vessels moved to the shoreline after the incident to wait for law enforcement.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

The operator of vessel one advised he was at fault and it was due to operator inexperience with his vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0037
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
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: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 23, 2017 at approximately 1340 vessel #1 was struck by vessel #2. 

This occurred at the ten lane boat ramp of lake pleasant in a no wake zone. The vessels were being operated at an unsafe distance from each other, when vessel #1 was unable to maneuver to avoid colliding with vessel #2. Upon striking vessel #2, Operator2 was also struck by vessel #1 causing injury to his left shin. 

Operator2 was evaluated by peoria fire department engine 199 and refused treatment for the injury. Operator2 will self transport to the hospital for treatment. Operator2 said the damage between the vessels is approximately $25.00 dollars. 

Neither party requested a report but due to the injury of Operator2 a report was generated.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0038
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/24/2017 at about 16:18 hours I was dispatched to a call of an injured person at the gas dock of the Apache Lake Resort. 

Upon arrival I saw a male laying in the back of a boat with his lower right leg on a female''s lap. 

The boat had Arizona registration. The watercraft was a 2005 Reinell inboard/outboard, 20'' in length. 

I asked Victim what happened and he told me he was wakeboarding and was performing a jump. His wife was operating the boat. When Victim landed the jump the wakeboard twisted in the water and his right leg was broken. 

Victim had the odor of an intoxicating beverage on his breath. Subject said he had two beers at lunch (before the accident) and then two beers after the accident on the way to the gas dock. 

I examined Victim''s lower right leg and saw an obvious deformity consistent with a broken bone. 

Victim was transported by medical helicopter to Banner Desert Hospital.

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0039
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/13/17 at approximately 1823 hours, I was dispatched to a delayed report of a two vessel, non injury crash.

Vessel one was a 2017 Yamaha Waverunner personal water craft. OPerator1 advised an unknown vessel was operating recklacely and collided with her vessel.

During a follow up interview with the rental company it was discovered the second vessel was rented by one of her family members and they had collided with each other. The statement she provided to the rental company and the responding officer was false.

This was a delayed report with no verified information as to how the incident occurred due to conflicting statements.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0040
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/01/17 at approximately 1852 hours, subject was operating vessel one, a single motor 2007 Tige wake board boat with five other passengers on board. During this time he entered the no wake zone on the south side of Windsor Beach. During this time he decelerated from approximately thirty miles per hour to approximately five miles per hour, causing water to crest over the bow of the boat. He then accelerated causing water to crest over the stern of the vessel. At this time the vessel began to sink as the bilge pumps could not keep up.

During my interview, he advised the ballast tanks were empty and the bilg pump were operational.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0041
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 08, 2017 at approximately 1024 hours, operator was operating, a chaparral 1930 sport watercraft in the agua fria river of lake pleasant regional park. 

While entering the river, an unknown number of vessels, created a large wake. While cruising operator steered into the wake of the vessels and due to inexperience, it caused his vessel to come off plane. During this all three occupants of the vessel were thrown around inside the vessel.

Victim was seated in the front seating portion of the vessel and received approximately a 2 inch laceration to her right elbow. Victim also complained of severe pain in the lumbar area of her lower back. Victim was unable to sit up due to the injury.

Operator said he was traveling at least 30 miles per hour when the accident occurred. There was no damage to vessel #1 and this report was taken due to the injury beyond first aid. 

Victim was evaluated by peoria fire department at the ten lane boat ramp. She was later transported to abrazo north peoria hospital in peoria, arizona for further evaluation.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0042
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 2 WAS NOT UNDER POWER, DRIFTING IN A SMALL COVE.  UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELLING NORTHEAST APPROACHING THEM TO STOP.  UNIT 1 WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME AND STRUCK UNIT 2.  V2 subjects were struck by v1, causing injury.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0043
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/14/2017 at approximately 1650 hours Lake Pleasant Regional Park was hit with a severe thunderstorm coming from the north end of the lake. The storm produced winds upwards of 60 MPH as well as 6-8 foot swels.

After finishing a boat stop on AZ watercraft, they were advised to head into the boat ramp as the winds were picking up and it was starting to rain. Deputy and I headed to the boat house to get out of the weather. The watercraft v1 attempted to follow but was unable to keep pace.

At approximately 1738 hours i was waved down in the area south of Cottonwood Cove on the west shorline of Lake Pleasant by a male standing next to a red and white Supra motorized watercraft. The boat was facing north with the port side on shore and the starboard side under water. This was the same watercraft from the boat stop prior to the storm hitting.

Operator1 was waving us down and stated he was unable to keep up with us when the waves became too big and started to come over the bow of his watercraft. Operator1 stated as the waves came over his bow the watercraft began to sink. He stated he was close to shore and turned the boat towards the shoreline. The watercraft was washed into the shoreline from the waves and the family was able to get to the tree line and somewhat out of the elemnets. There were no injuries sustained by any of the five parties aboard the watercraft.

Deputy and myself were able to get all 5 subjects aboard our watercraft and back to safety.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0044
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:18:00
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: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 and unit 2 were north bound on the AZ side of the river.  Unit 2 stalled and the driver of unit 1 was unable to see due to water splashing in his eyes.  Unit 2 drifted sideways and the driver of unit 1 attempted to turn to the port side but was unable to avoid striking unit 2.  V2 operator was struck by v1, suffering injury.  He was ejected from the vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0045
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/01/17 at 2102 hours I was dispatched to a report of a non injury boat crash at Bagley Flats, Saguaro Lake, Tonto National Forest.

Complainant was contacted by telephone and advised an unknown "ski" type watercraft struck a PWC which was docked on his moored house boat. At this time Subject indicated the only damage he observed was a scuff mark on the PWC and it was too dark to check for more damage. An attempt to locate the ski watercraft at boat ramp 1 and 2 was conducted with negative results based on the limited information available at the time.

On 07/02/17 I traveled out to Bagley Flats where I made contact with Subject. It was ultimately discovered there was damage to the aft port side of the floatation pontoon in the form of scraped metal. There was also a structural weld which was broken on the interior portion where the scrape marks were observed. Subject advised his Mathers throttle control electrical equipment, located in the same compartment as the noted damage, was not functioning properly.

A witness indicated he hear a loud noise at which time he observed a blue/white ski watercraft strike Subject''s watercraft with the aft port side of the ski boat. Witness was not able to identify any of the occupants of the ski boat.

No further action or investigative leads at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0046
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/10/2017 V1 was being operated at night on Lake Havasu.  He was travelling North between Body Beach and Grass Island, just south of Thompson Bay in the South Basin with 5 passengers. V1 was travelling at estimated 50mph+ and made a hard left turn which ejected all occupants. 5 occupants were recovered from the water by passers by. 

Subject1 was deceased at the hospital after being transported. Subject2 was not located the night of the crash and was recovered deceased 06/13/2017 by divers.

The operator admitted to consuming alcohol before operating V1. BAC of 0.110. None of the vessel occupants were wearing flotation devices.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0047
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
This incident occured near the Bagley Flats campground on Saguaro Lake. On 06/27/2017, at approximately 1330 hours, Subject was operating a watercraft while towing a tube with two juvenile females riding on the tube. While operating the watercraft, Subject began to turn in a circular motion causing the tube in tow to contact the shoreline. Both females on the tube were ejected from the tube onto the shoreline. Both females were transported to Banner Baywood Medical center by Subject and treated for minor injuries. The watercraft was not damaged during this incident. Impairment does not appear to be a factor. Due to this incident not being reported while the watercraft on scene, the initial watercraft registration information obtained was not the correct information.  The correct identifying watercraft registration information had to be obtained by phone from Subject at a later date. 


BARDID: AZ-2017-0048
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-HAVASU PALMS
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one, a 2005 douglas marine skater, occupied by the operator and two passengers, was traveling south on lake havasu near pilot rock and havasu palms resort.  The boat was traveling approximately 80 miles per hour when it turned to its port.  The operator advised that he turned to avoid a personal watercraft that had come out from the california shore line. 

Because of the high speed when entering the turn, the boat rolled.  During the roll, all of the occupants were ejected.  The oeprator strick the plexi glass windshield with his head, which caused a severe scalp laceration.  All of the occupants were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0049
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/15/2017 at approximately 1755 hours, a severe thunderstorm came over Lake Pleasant. As this storm rolled through subject left his watercraft with four other people on board to retrieve his truck to trailer his boat. Once subject left his boat the boat was taken away by large storm wakes causing water to overtake the boat. 

This then caused the engine to not start. As the boat was floating away more water took over the boat causing it sink from the stern. As this happened three of the passengers jumped out of the boat and were rescued from the water by MCSO. The fourth passenger was picked up by some other boaters and taken landed. Three of the passengers were seen by Peoria fire E199. They did not claim any injuries and refused fire. 

Boat information is still outstanding from the owner and will be given once he finds it. subject will be making a claim through his insurance (USAA). subject is going to make his own arrangements to get his watercraft out of the water.
On 7/26/2017 I contacted subject by telephone and he stated his boat was removed from the lake on 7/17/2017.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0050
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The unidentified operator of aYamaha jet ski while underway, collided with the front port (left) pontoon of the Sun Tracker pontoon boat while it was at anchor.  The owner/operator of the pontoon boat attempted to communicate with the jet ski operator but was ignored.  Pontoon owner was able to take a picture of the operator on the ski.

While we later located the jet ski, the operator was not the one in the photo.  The operator, and operator of the boat traveling with him, refused to cooperate or tell us who was operating the jet ski at the time of the accident.  They claimed they did not know what we were talking about.

We traveled further up the Agua Fria, but were unable to locate anyone else possibly associated with the accident.

Attached are photos of the operator on the ski which collided with the pontoon boat, and photos of the damage to the pontoon boat.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0051
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR told me that he and the listed children from his group left their camp at North Telephone Cove at approximately 1030hrs and were headed north.  When he passed the first cove north of North Telephone Cove, the engine on the vessel began to sputter and smoke.  He turned the vessel south to head to the beach.  Immediately upon turning south, the engine died and the boat began to drift with the wind.  

OPERATOR told me he got out of the boat and attempted to pull the boat to shore, approximately 200'' swim.  While OPERATOR was pulling the boat, a wave crashed over the transom and the vessel began taking on water.  Within minutes, the bow of the boat began to rise, and OPERATOR knew the vessel would sink.  OPERATOR and the four children, all wearing life jackets, exited the boat and swam to shore.  

Approximately 1hr after the incident, the group was picked up by another subject, who was passing on a Personal Watercraft (PWC) and was flagged down by the group.  Subject told me he at approximately 1200hrs started shuttling the passenger''s from their location to their camp at North Telephone Cove.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0052
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
I responded to the scene and contacted Operator2 and his father Operator1. I asked what happened. Operator1 told me they were riding side by side and they were turning around when Operator2 stopped. 

Operator1 said he powered the Jet Ski down but the front of his Jet Ski struck the left side of Operator2''s Jet Ski. The front of the bow of Operator1''s Jet Ski struck Operator2 in the lower left leg. 

Operator1 said the collision happened at a speed of less than five miles an hour. Operator2 had a bandage over the scratch on his left leg. Operator2 said the scratch was approximately two inches. 

There were no new visible marks on the Jet Skis. I later placed the photographs into evidence. I obtained the witness statements and attached them to this supplemental report. This ends my involvement in this case.  

  The injury reportedly consisted of a bruised bone on the left calf area and laceration on the left shin area. 


BARDID: AZ-2017-0053
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was turning north near Davis Dam around Bullhead Rock and towing two people on a tube.  TUBER1 reported that they were traveling north toward Katherine Landing when while turning their tube hit a wave and bounced both of them off the raft.  TUBER1 reported that TUBER2 struck her prior to hitting the water.  

The injury was reported to occur immediately prior to, or upon hitting the water.  The vessel was reported to be traveling at approximately 20 to 40 mph at the time of the incidnet, and was near the center of the channel. 

Bullhead City Fire Department was arrived to provide patient care, and transported TUBER2 to the Western Arizona Regional Medical Center.  Followup with TUBER2 and hospital staff reported that TUBER2 suffered a dislocated left hip and a fracture of the left femur near the hip joint.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0054
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/02/2017 sometime around 1300 hours, vessel 2 was stopped on the water in the channel on Canyon Lake. The operator of vessel 2 stated that he had become scared after hitting a large wake in the channel, and had stopped to regain control of his personal watercraft. Vessel 1, another personal watercraft, was cruising in the channel and struck vessel 2 as it was stationary in the water. Vessel 1 then reportedly left the scene after the impact, not stopping after the collision. The impact from vessel 1 glanced off the right front of vessel 2 causing damage to the fiberglass. The reporting party did not know where the collision occurred, other than in the channel. 

The friend of the operator of vessel 2 was on a separate personal watercraft at the time of the collision. The friend stated that he had pulled alongside vessel 2 just prior to the collision to give his friend instruction on the operation. Both the friend and the operator of vessel 2 stated that there were two subjects aboard vessel 1. Both of the subjects aboard vessel 1 were "blonde" females. Vessel 1 was described as a black personal watercraft with a white stripe. The reporting party had no further details of the description of vessel 1.

The operator of vessel 2 and his friend returned to the Acacia Recreation Area to report the incident to his friend''s father. Vessel 1 was not seen again, and I was told that it did not leave the channel. 

I requested Deputy to patrol Canyon Lake to attempt to find vessel 1. They checked the entire lake, including up the channel, but there were no vessels matching the description of vessel 1. 

Operator2’s father was on scene during the report of this incident, however, he did not witness the collision. Operator2’s father had rented two personal watercraft from Jet Action Rentals to use at Canyon Lake on this date. The vessel which had been struck displayed Arizona Registration. I examined this watercraft for damage, and found that an approximate two square foot area of damage to the fiberglass on the right front of the vessel. No other damage was identified as being from this incident, however, I noted several chips through the paint all around the vessel from previous incidents. Once the second personal watercraft was loaded on the trailer, I inspected it for possible damage consistent with striking vessel 2 from this report. I noted several areas under this watercraft which could be consistent with the damage to vessel 2, but I was unable to age this damage to indicate it could have been vessel 1 from this report.

No citations were issued as a result of this incident at this time. There is no follow up information to identify possible suspects from vessel 1. My BWC was active during the times of contact with the public. 

No further information at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0055
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were both south bound on the Colorado River in the area of Davis Camp, Mohave County, Arizona.  V1 swerved to the right to avoid debris in the waterway and turned infront of V2.  The passenger of V1 sustained a contusion to the right thigh.  She was treated and released from the hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0056
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was heading east along the south shoreline in the area of Hermit''s Cove on Apache Lake in the dark. Operator reported that he struck the shoreline, while going about 25MPH, and the vessel became stuck on rocks and trees. Operator refused medical for a cut on his forehead. Operator, his sister and her boyfriend were reported to have received bumps and bruises but refused medical. 

The two occupants were not at the scene. Operator thought he could still see the shimmer of water with the ambiant night light and was surprised when he ran aground. The vessel came to rest completely out of the water on top of large rocks. He said that he had a few beers around 1700 hours and the accident occurred at approximately 2100 hours. Body Worn Camera was active during contact. Damage estimate is just that as I could not see the underside of the vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0057
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/05/2017 at approximately 1457 hours, I was dispatched to contact Operator by telephone reference a boat accident without injuries.  Operator reported the accident happened on Saguaro Lake.
 
At 1519 hours, I contacted Operator by telephone and he advised me of the following:

Operator stated he was cruising in the back part of Saguaro Lake on his 2013 Monterey vessel.  He was heading to the Sandy Beach area and decided to turn around and head back towards Eagles grotto.  He was traveling approximately 20 feet off the north shore line about half way back to the buoy line when his vessel collided with what he believed was a rock under the water line.  He stated he could not see the rock and his depth finder stated he was in 26 feet of water.
 
Operator stated when he reached the no wake buoy line he accelerated and noticed his propeller was damaged.  He got his vessel back to the dock and trailered his vessel.  He stated he noticed about a six foot scratch down the hull of the vessel.
  
Operator took his vessel to German Marine in Mesa to get repaired. He stated there was approximately $2000.00 worth of damage to the vessel.
 
Operator stated he wanted this report for insurance purposes.

My Body warn camera was on during the phone conversation with Operator. 

Nothing further from this Deputy at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0058
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one:
Rental pwc was returned partially submerged and accident was reported by rental company.  I contacted the operator of the pwc who was on a different vessel.

Operator statement:
Operator one advised he was somewhere in the north basin near the west shore heading south when he approached an unknown white boat.  He was inexperienced and panicked and turned too late as the two approached head on.  Vessel one turned to port and was struck on the right gunnel causing a large gash.  Vessel two stopped to render aid and was reported to have no damage and went on their way as there was no damage.  He advised he was struck by the front starboard bow of vessel two.

Investigation:
The operator of vessel one advised he was in a large party who had rented a pontoon boat and another pwc.  The owner of the rental company suspected the other pwc was the actual other vessel involved in the collision but there was no evidence to support that claim.  V-1 operator could not provide a specific location and a good description of the other vessel involved


BARDID: AZ-2017-0059
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-16-17 at approximately 1230 hours I was flagged down by several subjects on a watercraft that was docked at Boat Ramp #1 at Saguaro Lake. I spoke with subject who told me his watercraft was struck by a ski boat while he was drifting near mesquite flats. He asked if he should make a report and also stated a juvenile aboard his watercraft was having minor pain in her shoulder. Subject was in the process of loading his watercraft on the trailer so I asked him if he would bring his watercraft and trailer to our aid station for further investigation and medical treatment. He arrived at the aid station approximately 10 to 15 minutes later.

13 year old was complaining of shoulder and upper arm pain. She stated she jumped into the water just before they were struck by the ski boat. She was treated by MCSO Medics at the aid station and she along with her mother declined any further medical treatment beyond first aid.

Subject told me they were drifting near the no wake buoys at Mesquite Flats. They were in the process of changing out ski tubers and most of the occupants were in the water. A black and gray ski boat pulling a wake surfer was approaching the starboard side of his watercraft. The ski boat was traveling less than 10 MPH and was in a bow up attitude. He could not see the operator of the ski boat as the bow was so high and none of the occupants of the ski boat were looking forward. They began yelling at the ski boat occupants just prior to the collision. Subject told me the operator of the ski boat stated he did not see his watercraft until the collision.

The operator of the ski boat identified himself. They exchanged information and both went on their way. I was unable to get any more information about the oeprator or his side of the story, as the phone number provided went to a full mailbox.
 
BWC activated during this incident.

No Further Information


BARDID: AZ-2017-0060
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 07/21/2017 V1 WAS BEING TESTED ON THE LAKE NEAR SITE 5 WHEN IT BROKE DOWN. THE OPERATOR GOT V1 TO SHORE WHERE IT BEGAN TAKING ON WATER FROM PASSING  BOAT''S WAKES. V1 WAS BEING TOWED FROM SITE 5 BY A SECOND VESSEL WHEN THE TOW ROPE BROKE LOOSE. AT THIS TIME V1 TOOK ON WATER AND SANK.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0061
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/29/17 at approximately 1400 hours, I was dispatched to a single vessel injury boat crash in the area of Windsor south in the North Basin of Lake Havasu.

Vessel one-

Vessel one is a 10 foot Kawasaki jet ski. Operator advised while traveling at a speed between 21-40 miles per hour he began to lose balance and voluntarily jumped off the vessel, with his saftey lanyard attached. When he jumped off he extended his left arm above his head prior to hitting the water. At this time he injured his ribs.

He was transported to the Lake Havasu medical center. The vessel sustained no damage.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0062
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Scottsdale, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
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: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/05/17 at 1315 hours, Deputy and I responded to S. B. Cove reference to a Boating Accident with Injuries. Upon our arrival, we made contact with subjects at the Yellow Cliffs Boat Ramp who were attending to a male subject. Victim had severe facial injuries from being stuck by another watercraft (Vessel #1) while he was operating a personal watercraft (Vessel #2).

    According to witnesses, after Victim was struck by Vessel #1, Vessel #1 left the area while other Samaritans were tending to Victim. I interviewed one of the witnesses, a female subject, who advised that while she and Victim went out on the lake, her operating a separate PWC, they started heading south in the main bay of the lake and while traveling south and after operating Vessel #2 in circular patterns, she observed Vessel #1 collide with Vessel #2. Other subjects who were on scene and who assisted in the medical care for Victim are listed on the report but did not observe the actual collision.

    The description Vessel #1 that was given to MCSO personnel by witnesses and Witness1 was a silver or gray fishing watercraft with a black Bimini top with cursive wording on the side. Witness1 advised that she did not see what the writing was but it was on the side of the vessel. 

    Victim was later transported to the Maricopa County Medical Center in serious condition by Air Evac 12Medical Helicopter.
 
    MCSO Helicopter / Fox 1 searched the entire lake and the other watercraft was not located. 

    The Accident Investigation was then turned over to the Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office / Lake Patrol Division.

    For further information refer to Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office Event #17194769.
  
   There is nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0063
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/11/2017 at approximately 1323 hours i was dispatched to a possible man down in the water at lake pleasant harbor. I responded to the south end ramp at pleasant harbor and noticed a un manned vessel traveling in circles at a low rate of speed. Deputy1 was on the boat ramp as well. The owner of the vessel was out of the water, and was talking to some pleasant harbor staff while watching his boat go in circles on the water.

One of the marina rescue boat came around the corner to assist in stopping the vessel. Deputy1 boarded the pleasant harbor vessel and began to head out to the unmanned vessel. The vessel began to come closer to shore in every circle. Deputy1 and the pleasant harbor crew tried to stop the vessel by guiding the front of their vessel next to the unmanned vessel.

Upon contact with the unmanned vessel the side window was shattered and their made contact with the vessel. They slowed the vessel down. The vessel then turned towards the shoreline making contact with the shore and rocks that were lining the shore line. Deputy1 and myself jumped onto the boat and stopped the engine and boat from causing any other damage to the vessel.

I pulled the throttle back and removed the vessel from the forward motion. Once we had control of the vessel we drove the vessel over to the boat dock and secured it to the dock. At that point i made contact with the owner. 

The owner stated he noticed a rope dragging behind the vessel as he was heading out of the marina to the main bay, as the vessel was still in the forward motion he walked back to the rear of the vessel to disconnect the rope. During his walk back to the rea  of the vessel he stated a small wake came in contact with his vessel and he lost his balance and fell overboard. 

Operator1 stated he was not injured during the fall. And no medical attention was needed. Operator1 vessel was a 2017 yamaha, the boat was white and black in color. There was damage to the front of the vessel and the left side where the contact was made by the pleasant harbor vessel made contact.

Witness stated he heard a loud band and noticed the unmanned vessel going in circles. He stated the unmanned vessel made contact with a house boat that was parked at the dock next to the south end. 

Deputy arrived on scene with the patrol boat and investigated the damage of the house boat. Deputy advised me of the following.

This is a 1984 coleman houseboat. The damage is to the starboard side was approximately $ 2000.00 . This was a 12 inch by 6 inch hole. ( 14 picture were taken and placed into evidence for processing).

Nothing else was noted as far as damage to the house boat. There was prior damage to the house boat.

The subject was checked for possible impairment and nothing was noted.

This concluded my involvement with this case. My bwc was activated.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0064
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Fountain Hills, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-12-17 at approximately 1056 hours MCSO Radio advised of an injury watercraft accident at Saguaro Lake. Information in the call was a person was injured with a possible broken leg and was being transported back to Boat Ramp #2.

USCG auxiliary was assisting with the call. They were able to contact the watercraft with the injured person and directed them to the MCSO boat dock to receive medical treatment.

Deputy, who is also a paramedic, along with members of the MCSO Medical Rescue Posse, provided treatment on the watercraft. The patient was carried to the MCSO Aid Station medical room for further treatment and turned over Rural Metro Paramedics. The patient was transported by ground ambulance to Banner Desert Hospital for further evaluation.

I spoke with the operator of the watercraft, who told me the following; victim was learning how to wake surf behind the watercraft. He was in the process of pulling her up (With the watercraft) on the surfboard when she slipped and was struck by the surfboard on the left thigh. They called 911 and transported her to the MCSO boat dock.

Body worn camera activated for this incident.

No further information


BARDID: AZ-2017-0065
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/12/2017 at approximately 1205 hrs vessel one was with three passengers aboard. He was travelling northeast near  the north mouth of the island  channel at a wakeless speed. As he was idling toward the no wake buoy line the motor began to run rough. He applied the accelerator to try to "clean out" the overloaded carburator. On the third attempt the motor backfired, causing a flash fire/explosion. The three passengers exited the vessel with personal flotation devices as subject extinguished the fire with two on board extinguishers. One passenger was transported for burns to extremities. Victim was treated onscene.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0066
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/13/2017 at approximately 1421 hours I responded to a boat accident without injuries at Scorpion Bay Marina at Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Additional details given to me by the complainant stated a male subject had drove his pontoon onto the courtesy dock and appeared to be impaired as he was drinking an alcoholic beverage when he exited the motorized watercraft.

My mcso issued Taser Axon body camera was active for this call.

Witnesses stated they were on the courtesy dock when they saw the operator struggling to put the boat into neutral. The witnesses said they saw the operator shove the shifter into reverse, then push it all the way in drive. When he did they stated it came up onto the courtesy dock where they were laying, barely missing both of them.

Another witness said he saw the operator on full plane run directly into the dock without slowing down.

The operator of the pontoon stated that the throttle sticks on the pontoon boat. He admitted to drinking 1.5 beers.

Due to the alcohol impairment, as well as the close proximity of the accident, he was cited for operating under the influence, having glass bottles, and endangerment .

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0067
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR ADVISED SHE AND HER PASSENGER LEFT HAVASU PALMS AND HEADED SOUTH ON THE LAKE.  THEY HEARD A "HISSING" SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA SHORTLY AFTER THEY STARTED.  THEY LOOKED BACK AT THE ENGINE AREA AND IT IGNITED IN FLAMES.  THE OCCUPANTS ABANDONED INTO THE WATER AND WERE PICKED UP BY NEARBY BOATERS.  THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY A PAIR OF PWC''S IN THE AREA.  VESSELL WAS ON SHORE AT HAVASU PALMS UPON MY ARRIVAL


BARDID: AZ-2017-0068
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-FT MOHAVE
NearestCityorTown: Fort Mohave, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 08-26-17 AT APPROXIMATELY 1220 HOURS, OPERATOR WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER BY SITE 22 OFF OF BOUNDARY CONE RD AT APPROXIMATELY 30MPH. WHEN HE MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN, CAUSING HIM TO BE EJECTED OFF OF THE PWC. He ADVISED THAT WHEN HE WAS EJECTED HE LANDED ON HIS BACK. He WAS COMPLANING OF BACK PAIN, SO HE WAS DRAGGED TO SHORE AND EMS WAS NOTIFIED.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0069
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-02-18 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Summary
On February 18th 2017 I received a call from Glen Canyon Dispatch about a vessel that sustained damage overnight at Antelope Point Marina. I arrived at Antelope Point Marina where I was directed to the maintenance shop where the vessel was located. I went to survey the damage to the vessel.

Initial Call
I received a call about a single vessel accident that occurred in the Antelope Point Marina dock. There was limited information given to me about the accident.

Investigation
I went to Antelope Point Marina where I met with one of the employees with cart services. She drove me to the Dry storage maintenance area where I observed vessel on a trailer in the warehouse. There was an Antelope Point Mechanic working on the vessel. I was able to interview the mechanic as to what caused the vessel to take on water and partially sink. The mechanic stated something to the effect when he pulled the vessel from the water the bilge plug was still in the boat, water was inside the engine compartment and the electric bilge motor was not operating. The mechanic did not have an answer of why the vessel took on water and partially sank.

According to the mechanic this vessel was used by the owner one week prior, February 10th, to it sinking and no one was observed on the vessel since then.

Damage
The damage to the vessel consisted of damage to the interior, engine, electronics, and exterior of the vessel. The interior was saturated with water and there was an oil ring on the seat cushions, windows, carpet and helm from where oil seeped into the water due to the engine being flooded with water. The engine was being worked on by a mechanic and was having the water and remaining engine fluids drained and serviced. The mechanic did not think the engine was damaged as it was not running at the time of the swamping. The damage consisted of damage to the helm electronics and gauges.

There was no visible damage to the hull exterior of this vessel.

Conclusion
Based on the interview of the mechanic it is unknown why the vessel took on water and partially sank. There was no exterior damage to the hull or outdrive and according to the mechanic the bilge plug was in the vessel. The electronic bilge pump failed or was overwhelmed by the amount of water that entered the vessel.

The vessel was repaired and service by Antelope Point Marina.

Investigation totaled 5 hours to complete.

End of report.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0070
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-YUMA
NearestCityorTown: Yuma, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling north near the California side of the river when his vessel hit a sandbar near the Zoo Island area. The vessel flipped in the air ejecting both the operator and passenger,  Law Enforcement arrived along with Rural Metro medical personnel and both subjects were stabilized and transported by boat to the Yuma County Sheriff''s Office Lake Substation and air lifted to Yuma Regional Medical Center by Marine Corps Air Station Search and Rescue. Vessel was later recovered by Yuma River Tours. Contact was later made with Operator who advised me he did not have any alcohol on board his boat and did not know if his passenger had been consuming alcohol prior to getting on his boat. He advised that he could not remember the majority of that day and did not know how fast his vessel was going when it struck the sandbar.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0071
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:48:00
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: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/11/2017, at 1548 hours, V2 was traveling east bound on the Colorado River in the area of Davis Camp, near Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona. V2 was heading into the shore.  V1 was traveling north bound and struck V2 broadside.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0072
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling South on the Colorado River near Bullhead City inside of Mohave County, Arizona.  The operator was traveling toward the Laughlin Bridge.  V1 made a quick turn to starboard at the listed speed between 20-40 mph.  This caused the PWC to skip across the water, ejecting the operator and throwing the operator into one of the bridge abutments.  The operator sustained a large laceration to the left side of his face that required stiches.  The operator was treated and released from the local hospital.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0073
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:52:00
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
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-23-17 at 1352hrs, a injury hit and run watercraft accident occured on the Colorado River in the area of Davis Camp north beach located at 2251 Highway 68 Bullhead City, AZ.  Vessel one was north on the river when it made a left turn. Vessel two going straight struck vessel one as it made its turn. Operator of vessel two then left the scene.  Operator1 was struck by v2, suffering injury.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0074
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Scottsdale, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, September 3, 2017 at approximately 1115 hours, subject was operating her father''s 2017 blue and white in color Indmar open motorboat, northbound on Bartlett Lake near Alder Cove towing one male adult wakeboarder at 23MPH. The water was choppy (likely due to a higher number of watercraft traffic for Labor Day Weekend) when the wakeboarder fell into the water striking his left thumb on the the wakeboard. 

Victim had an obvious deformity to his left thumb. Victim and a few of the other occupants elected to self trasport to Honor Health Thompson Peak Hospital at approximately 1150 hours for further medical treatment, where he was subsequently treated and released.

There was no property damage to the boat. 

Body worn camera activated for this contact

Nothing Further///


BARDID: AZ-2017-0075
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:42:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City, NV
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to statements:
On the morning of 06/03/2017 Operator, Occupant1, Occupant2, and Victim left the residence. Their plan was to spend the day at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. At approximately 10:38 hours, they stopped to pick up sodas and snacks at the chevron station located at 5325 S Decatur Blvd. They arrived at Lake Mead and drove directly to Heminway Harbor where they rented a boat at the Las Vegas Boat Harbor. 

At approximately 12:50pm, they left the Boat Harbor aboard their Rental Boat. OPERATOR was operating the vessel. After a brief visit to Hoover Dam, they went north to the vicinity of Burro Point. They beached the boat and OCCUPANT2 went for a swim. At some point during their cruise VICTIM consumed approximately 1/2 of a 12oz can of Bud Light. After spending a short amount of time on the shore, OPERATOR drove the boat approximately 100'' off the shoreline where they were going to go swimming. OPERATOR put the boat in neutral and turned off the ignition. 

OCCUPANT1 and VICTIM had a brief argument where she tried to convince VICTIM to swim with his life jacket on. VICTIM decided not to wear his lifejacket. This was his first time in the water that day and he was described as being a strong swimmer and a good diver. VICTIM''s medical history includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol and 1 stroke in 2011. VICTIM was taking medication for his high cholesterol and high blood pressure but most likely had not taken them in several days. Average wind speed was 4 mph, average air temperature was 94 degrees and average water temperature was 78 degrees. VICTIM stood on the transom of the boat next to the swim ladder preparing to dive in. He jumped as if to dive but instead hit the water slapping his chest (Belly flop). When he came up, he was saying "Oh Shit, Oh Shit" and was moving his arms and legs but was not treading water effectively. 

OCCUPANT1 said "Something''s wrong" and jumped into the water with a life vest for VICTIM. VICTIM clutched the life vest with his arms. OPERATOR threw a type 4 live preserver as OCCUPANT1 returned to the boat. OPERATOR took off his boots and jumped into the water to help VICTIM. At approximately 13:42 hours, OCCUPANT1 called 911 and was connected with the Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center. Rangers and game wardens on the Lake were dispatched. 

OPERATOR swam to VICTIM who was stiff but still moving his arms and legs. OCCUPANT1 moved the boat closer to VICTIM and after turning off the boats ignition, used an oar to pull VICTIM and OPERATOR towards the transom of the boat. Over the course of the rescue up to this point VICTIM had struggled to his head above water while intermittently taking brief gulps of water. Once they reached the transom of the boat, VICTIM was described as blue in color and his eyes were rolled back. 

OCCUPANT1 and Occupant2 used the boats horn to flag down passing vessels for assistance. One boat showed up and one of it''s male occupants got into the water to help get VICTIM out of the water. Shortly after, a second boat arrived on scene. When GOOD SAMARITAN2 showed up, he brought his boats starboard side to the starboard side of the rental boat. GOOD SAMARITAN2 saw OPERATOR and the male occupant of the other boat trying to lift VICTIM into the rental boat. GOOD SAMARITAN2 jumped into the water and pushed while the other men pulled. While pulling VICTIM onto the boat, his forehead hit the deck causing a minor laceration and a lump. GOOD SAMARITAN2 started CPR. After one round of chest compressions GOOD SAMARITAN2 found a weak pulse. 

At approximately 14:01, Nevada Department of Fish and Game (NDOW) arrived on scene and VICTIM was transferred to their boat. After the transfer, VICTIM was described as purple...


BARDID: AZ-2017-0076
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/26/2017 around 0915 hours, Vessel 1 was being operated south through the channel of Canyon Lake, approximately one quarter mile north of the Main Bay. Vessel 2 was also being operated south through the channel of Canyon Lake in the same area. 

Both Vessel 1 and 2 passed to either side of the witness of this collision, continuing south in the channel. Vessel 1, according to the witness, was swerving back and forth in the lake, and sharply turned west into the path of Vessel 2. Vessel 2 went through several wakes and the chop of the water, and was unable to avoid colliding with Vessel 1. The operator of Vessel 1 was thrown into the air during the collision, and landed in the water. 

The witness, and another boater who had not seen the collision, stopped to render aid. The operator of Vessel 1 was transported back to the Canyon Lake Marina, then directed to the Sheriff''s Aid Station. During transport, the operator of Vessel 1 died from the injuries sustained from the collision. Medical personnel were unable to prevent the death after an hour of resuscitation efforts.

Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office detectives responded to the scene, assuming this investigation. See MCSO IR17026019 for further details. 

No further information.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0077
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 09/03/2017 VESSEL 1 STRUCK A SUBMERGED ROCK NEAR BEAVER POINT (STEAMBOAT COVE). THIS AREA HAS A BLACK AND WHITE STRIPE ROCK BUOY TO DSIGNATE UNDERWATER HAZARD. VESSEL WAS NAVIGATED BETWEEN BUOY AND SHORE.WITNESSES COULD NOT IDENTIFY WHO THE OPERATOR WAS. NO ONE INTERVIEWED WOULD ADMIT TO OPERATING THE VESSEL. VESSEL HAD MAJOR HULL DAMAGE AND WAS REMOVED BY VESSEL  ASSIST.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0078
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/14/17 at 1637 hours, Deputies were both dispatched to a Near Drowning incident that occurred on Lake Peasant, east of Jet Ski Point. The complainant, who identified herself to MCSO dispatch, was advising that two subjects had fallen off their Kayaks and one was having difficulty staying above the water. Subject also advised that the one that was having difficulty, was not wearing a personal floatation device (PFD). Lake Pleasant had just got hit with a storm which consisted of extreme heavy winds with large choppy water. 

    After searching the main bay area of the lake, on board Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office watercraft LP-78, Deputies located the two subjects, who verbally identified themselves in the water east of Jet Ski Pont. Both Deputies were able to get both subjects on board their patrol watercraft and transport them to 10 Lane Boat Ramp where they were evaluated by Peoria Fire Department Engine 195 and 199. 

    After Peoria Fire Department completed their evaluations on both. They made the determination to transport Subject2 to Honor Health / Deer Valley Hospital for life threatening injuries. Subject1 refused any further medical treatment but accompanied Subject2 to the hospital. 

    At 1744 hours, I made my way to Honor Health / Deer Valley Hospital and upon my arrival, which was 1826 hours, I made contact with both Subject2 and Subject1. Subject2 was alert and conscious and Subject1 was sitting with her in room 27 of the Emergency Unit. I asked Subject2 and Subject1 what happened. They told me the following:

Subject2 said that she and Subject1 were paddle boarding in the lake when they noticed a storm coming in. Subject2 said she advised Subject1 to start making her way to the shoreline and before they knew it, heavy winds blew them both off their paddle boards into the water. Subject1 said that she was sitting on the paddle board at the time on top of a tube. Subject1 said that the paddle board blew over on top of her along with the tube and she started to struggle to stay above water. Subject2 said that she observed Subject1 struggling and swam over to help her. Subject2 said that while she was attempting to help Subject1 and while she was trying to get to the tube, she too started to struggle staying up above the water. Subject2 then advised Subject1 to try and make it to the shoreline, but both of them were not able to due to the heavy winds from the storm. Subject1 said that they were then picked up by the Deputies. Subject2 was not wearing a personal flotation device when the incident occurred. 

    After speaking with both Subject2 and Subject1, I made contact with one of the nurses in the emergency unit and asked her if Subject2''s condition was life threatening. The nurse advised me that at first, when Subject2 arrived at the hospital they believed it was, but her condition improved and it was not life threatening at the time. I asked the nurse what she was treated for.  The nurse said that they were doing some blood tests and she was being treated for over exertion. I ended my contact with the nurse at that time. 

    Due to the fact that I was inside the emergency unit of the hospital, my MCSO issue body worn camera was not activated.

    There is nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0079
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 3, 2017 Arizona Game and Fish Department Officers were patrolling on Lake Mohave, near Telephone Cove (AZ). At approximately 1710 hours the officers were flagged down by a boat that said their friend''s foot had been cut by a prop. The officers activated their emergency lights and directed the boat to follow them into Katherine Landing and then contacted the US Park Service to have medical assistance ready for their arrival. Once at the boat ramp Officer performed medical treatment to the injured person, with the aid of Park Service Officers until the paramedics arrived. VICTIM was then transported to Las Vegas for medical treatment. 

Officer interviewed the witnesses and the operator who consistently stated that while in Gasoline Alley they were swimming and going jumping off of rocks while the boat was drifting. They noticed that the boat was drifting towards some rocks, so the operator shifted the boat into reverse. Witnesses stated that when the boat turned on VICTIM, who was along the side of the boat, swam to the back of the boat to get back in. When she got to the back of the boat operator shut off the engine, but VICTIM stated that she had been hit. The other occupants in the boat got in the water to help her and placed her in the boat and wrapped a towel around her lacerated right foot. They then started travelling towards Katherine Landing looking for help when they ran into the officers.

Officer ran operator through field sobriety tests, and although he told Officer that he had consumed alcohol that morning, she did not detect any impairment due to drugs or alcohol. Officer obtained a witness statement from the operator and completed the Boat Incident Report.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0080
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/20/2017 at approximately 1310 hours, MCSO Dispatch received a 911 call reference an injured juvenile on a pontoon boat.  The caller stated the young male was hit by the prop of a boat and sustained injuries on his legs.  They added they were going to take the injured party to the marina.  Deputy and I were getting fuel at the Scorpion Bay Marina when the call was dispatched.  We left the fuel pumps and headed out to the break water in an attempt to locate the boat.  We were immediately flagged down by a pontoon boat and told they had the injured male onboard.  We advised the operator to follow us to the courtesy dock at Scorpion Bay.  We both docked our boats and I advised Dispatch that we were out with the injured male.  Peoria Fire was advised of our location.  Deputy arrived on scene to assist with providing medical treatment to the injured male.  The injured party was a 12 year old male with multiple prop cuts to his lower left leg and foot.  Deputy and I wrapped the injuries with sterile bandages.  Deputy arrived and started an IV.  Shortly after we started treating the wounds,  Peoria Fire arrived on scene to take over the medical treatment.  Victim was later transported by ground ambulance to Thunderbird Hospital.    
 After Peoria Fire arrived,  I left Victim and made contact with operator who was operating a rental Pontoon boat at the time of the accident.  I asked Operator to tell me what happened and he told me the following:  Operator stated he was operating a rental pontoon boat on Lake Pleasant with 8 other people on board.  They were pulling a tube at the north end of the lake near the Agua Fria.  The tube had Victim and another boy on it.  While the tube was being pulled,  both Victim and Tuber2 fell off.  Operator told me that he swung around and picked up Tuber2.  He then pulled next to Victim to pick him up.  Operator told me he is not 100% what happened next.  He said the boat was initially out of gear as he pulled along side of Victim.  The boat was moving and was going to pass him.  Operator says he believes he bumped the boat motor into reverse to slow it down.  As he did this, the rear of the boat seemed to pivot towards Victim.  Operator thinks Victim kicked towards the boat to keep it from hitting him.  When he did this, he hit the prop with his left leg causing the injuries.  Operator said he did not believe the motor was in gear when this happened.
Victim was loaded onto the boat and another passenger used two towels to apply pressure to the wound.  They called 911 and then began heading towards the marina.  I asked Operator who owned the boat and he told me they rented it from West Side Recreation.  While talking to Operator, he was advising Victim''s parents of the situation by telephone.  Operator then agreed to ride with Victim on the ride to the hospital. Tuber2 and 3 young girls onboard the boat at the time of the accident were not interviewed as they did not see what took place.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0081
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-26-17 at approximately 1333 hours, I was dispatched to a report of a young girl having been run over by a jet ski.  The event reportedly occurred on the main bay of Lake Pleasant south of the "1702 Rock."   The operator of the boat and father of the injured girl, was bringing the tirl to the ten lane boat ramp.

The family was boating north bound in the main bay of Lake Pleasant south of what is commonly called "the 1702 rock,"  towing two people on a float, approximately 20 feet from the boat.  As they were passing another boat  traveling in the same direction, Operator2 noticed a jet ski jumping the wake of that boat.  The ski came close enough to Operator2''s boat for him to hear someone on the ski say they were going to jump the wake of Operator2''s boat too.

The ski came across and ran over the float where two people were riding.  Operator2 pulled the girls from the water and the operator of the ski stopped to make sure the girls were okay and provided his name and telephone number.  Operator2''s wife took a photo of the ski with the operator and rider aboard.

I asked Operator2 how close the ski was to the other boat while it was jumping its wake.  He said he wasn''t sure, but when I asked him if it was within 60 feet he said it was.  He could not describe the other boat.  Operator2 estimated the length of the rope he was towing the float with to be about twenty feet.  Deputy roughly measured the tow rope determining it was approximately 45 feet long.

Towed individual1 suffered an approximately 2" laceration to the back of her head.  She was transported to John C. Lincoln North Valley as a precautionary measure.  Towed individual2 was checked by fire personnel and found to not be in need of any immediate medical but advised her family to have her checked by her family physician.

The ski was found in the apparent same general area of the accident.  However, the driver did not match the one in the photo.  The operator of the ski was advised to return to their camp which was a short distance east of the ten lane boat ramp.

Deputy and I made contact with the operator of the ski at the time of the accident, who admitted he had been operating the ski when the accident occurred. 

I asked Operator1 to tell me what had happened.  Operator1 and his "step nephew”  were riding the rented jet ski north bound on Lake Pleasant.  They were "riding the curl" on a boat and he believes the girls on the float may have swung in behind him.  Operator1 said he was 120 feet away, then said he was 100 feet away from the other boat and ski.  I asked him if he was within 60 feet and he said no.  Operator1 stressed that he was responsible and stayed on scene to provide his information.  He added he was a dive master and knew the rules.

I issued Operator1 a citation for ARS 5-341A - Reckless Operation of the jet ski.  ARS 5-350C4 States A person shall not operate or knowingly allow another person to operate a personal watercraft under his ownership or control in a reckless or negligent manner endangering the life or property of another person. Prima facie evidence of reckless operation exists if the person commits two or more of the following acts simultaneously:Within a zone of proximity to another watercraft closer than sixty feet, maneuvers quickly, turns sharply or swerves, unless the maneuver is necessary to avoid a collision.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0082
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: BUNCH RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Greer, AZ
County: Apache
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/23/2017 vessel 1 was drifting along the shoreline of bunch reservoir.  A strong wind suddenly occurred and started taking the canoe away from shore.  The waters became choppy and white caps started.  The canoe capsized and two person were not wearing pfds.  The two children were wearing pfds.  Mother  turned the canoe over and placed the two children in the boat.  Victim was struggling to stay afloat.  He was wearing a coat, pants and steel toe boots.  Mother said as she was holding the children into the boat, she tried to reach victim with an oar.  It was an unsuccessful attempt and victim went under the water and drowned.  On 5/03/17 his body was located.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0083
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-HAVASU LANDING
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 09/03/2017 at approximately 1821 hours i responded to windsor beach state park in reference to an injured party on a single vessel incident. Involved subjects were unable to provide an exact location of the incident which had ocurred between havasu landing casino and windsor beach state park south launch ramp. Operator stated while traveling to windsor beach he had come across a large wake at speed causing the watercraft to bounce. Injured subject had been seated in the open bow of the 2008 chaparrel vessel and had bounced from her seat causing back and neck pain. The subject was transported to lake havasu medical center for treatment of the back and neck strain.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0084
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-20-17 at 1725hrs, three juvenile swimmers/floaters were in the river and were struck by a vessel that was headed north.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0085
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/22/2017 at approximately 12:08pm, while on patrol within Glen Canyon NRA, I was dispatched to sinking vessel in the Wahweap Bay Area. Furthermore the vessel was located between the Main Marina Launch Ramp and the Fuel Docks.

I observed a yellow over white Rinker beached on the shoreline near the Lower Marina Parking Lot. Approximately 50% of the vessels stern portion was submerged below the surface of the water. I identified the operator who stated in substance before launching his vessel at the Main Marina Launch Ramp, he had forgotten to replace the drain plug located on the stern of his vessel. After launching his vessel it began taking on water. Operator did not observe his bilge pump activate. After beaching his vessel Operator was able to place his drain plug in, but his vessel had already taken on too much water and continued to sink.

I contacted executive Services and provided contact information.
On 09/23/2017 I contacted Operator via cell phone. Operator stated that his vessel had been removed from Lake Powell in the afternoon of 09/22/201.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0086
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:29:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
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: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were operating on the colorado river when a collision occurred.  

Operator of vessel 1 says he was travelling south on the west side of the river and vessel 2 was heading north on the east side of the river when vessel 2 turned in front of him heading towards the rock wall on the west side of the river.  One witness corroborated this statement.

The operator of vessel 2 was killed.  

A second witness says vessel 1 and 2 were travelling north on the east side of the river when vessel 1 turned in front of vessel 2 causing the collision.  

A reconstruction of this accident was completed by ndow and attached to the report.  (below are excerpts from the reconstruction report.

Utilizing witness statements, the initial direction of travel at the time of collision can be determined as v2 traveling upriver while v1 was traveling down river.  Damage concurs with statements which outline v1 to have been coming from v2''s starboard side and v1 was in a sustained shallow turn.  During this turn, the impact occurred.  

The bow of v1 struck v2 on the starboard side forward of mid-ship.  The angle of impact was approximately a 20 to 40 degree closing angle between the two vessels.  During impact, v1 ramped over the starboard side of v2 and continued upward striking multiple parts of v2 and the victim on the right side in the upper leg, chest and head.  

The striations on v1 show that v1 was in a sustained shallow left hand turn at impact.  V1 continued over v2 becoming fully airborne and landing after having fully cleared v2.  The operator of v1 stated he was traveling around 40 miles per hour and the other witness stated v2 was traveling upriver and was likely on plane prior to the collision.  The exact direction of travel cannot be determined.  The victim died from blunt force trauma from the impact with v1.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0087
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-MOHAVE VALLEY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead 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 inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 2ns, 2017 at approximately 1755 hours, I Game was informed by Game Warden Field Trainer  that there was a vessel collision on the Colorado River. At this time we were on land fueling a patrol vessel. Warden and I responded to a water taxi dock on the Colorado River at the Edgewater Casino. 

Vessel one (V1) was following Wardens to the taxi dock.  Subject1, who was operating V1, was instructed to bring V1 to the dock to be tied off. Subject1 was not on board the vessel at the time of the collision. Subject1 is the guardian of Operator1. 

Subject2 was not on scene. Subject1 contacted Subject2 via telephone and informed her of our location.

Also on scene was vessel two (V2) with Operator2 and V2 occupant. 

Collision
According to statements taken, V1 was traveling south on the Arizona side of the river, V2 was traveling north on the Arizona side of the river. The locations was to be estimated south of the State Route 163 Bridge that connexts Laughlin, Nevada and Bullhead City, Arizona, close to Riverside Casino and the Aquarius Casino. Both vessels reported traveling 10 miles per hour and changing speed.

Operator1 reported that he was turning. Operator1 did not notice V2 approaching them until V1 and V2 collided. After the collision, Operator1 noticed V2 occupant in the water and asked if V2 occupant was okay.

Subject2 reported Operator1 was slowing down in order to turn. Subject2 reported Operator1 looked one direction and approximated the vessel making half a turn. This is when she reported the vessels colliding.

Operator2 reported to be slowing down. Operator2 did not notice V1 until the collision. 

V2 occupant reported Operator2 was slowing down. V2 occupant looked up and reported V1 side swiping V2.

V2 occupant reported that he was ejected from V2 due to the collision. V2 occupant did not report any injuries.

According to the damage observed and documented, V1 made a starboard turn. As V1 made the turn, V1 struck V2. V1 struck V2 with the port side of V1 striking the bow of V2.

V1 had damage to the fiberglass and gel coating on the port side. The mirror of V1 was broken off. A piece of the fairing of V1 was broken off. Total damage estimate for V1 is approximately $1700.

V2 had damage to the front plastic trim, along with the gel coating under the plastic trim. Total damage estimate for V2 is approximately $300.

Conclusion

Operator1 was traveling on the wrong side of the river according to United States Coast Guard Navigation Rule 9, Narrow Channels.

 the guardian of Operator1, was cited for NRS 488.580 Age, Permit Operator. Younger Than 14, for allowing Operator1 to operate V1.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0088
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 08-26-2017 VESSEL 1 WAS HEADED NORTH BOUND ON THE ARIZONA SIDE OF COPPER CANYON, OF LAKE HAVASU, WHEN IT STRUCK  A WAKE WHILE BEING OVER TAKEN FROM PASSING VESSEl. VESSEL 1 HIT THE WAKE AND THE OPERATOR FELL OFF OF THE VESSEl. SHE STRUCK THE TRANSOM OF VESSEL 1 AND SUSTAINED HER INJURIES. OPerator OPERATED VESSEL 1 BACK TO WET MONKEY POWERSPORTS AND WAS THEN TRANSPORTED TO HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BY A PRIVATE PARTY.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0089
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
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: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/08/2017 operator1 was operating vessel 1 in the north basin of lake havasu with 2 passengers. He advised he was on plane and the boat was running rough. He slowed and there was a loud "bang" under the motor hatch. Onboard suppression system was activated. Upon opening the motor hatch smoke billowed out and the motor hatch cushion ignited. Passers by brought extra fire extinguishers to help put out the fire. No one was injured in the initial explosion or the secondary fire.. Vessel was towed by a second vessel to the windsor south ramp.

**operator advised the had recently been work completed on the fuel system/carburators***


BARDID: AZ-2017-0090
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:28:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-CRAZY HORSE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, a 215 encore pontoon boat, was drifting in the area just south of crazy horse cove, in the north basin of lake havasu.  Occupant jumped from the vessel voluntarily and began swimming near the boat.  After several minutes, she began to struggle in the water, so her husband jumped in to help her.  During this time she was panicking severely.  It is believed that she grabbed hold of her husband as he was attempting to help her, and they both dropped below the water''s surface and drowned.  

During this incident, the vessel involved was not running, but was not at anchor or aground.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0091
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:59:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/10/17 at approximately 1859 hours, I was dispatched to the area of Site Six marina in response to a possible drowning. Upon arrival medical was already on scene and pronounced the male subject deceased.

The vessel was adrift in the North Basin with no operator during the incident. Subject voluntarily departed the vessel to swim in the lake. At this time a stronger gust of wind separated Subject from the vessel. Subject began to have difficulty keeping afloat, and began to drown. The two females on board the vessel were unable to operate in time to reach Subject. 

This was a single vessel incident with one fatality. No one was operating during the time of the incident. No mechanical issues were discovered at this time. The family advised the male subject suffered from several medical conditions that may have had a factor. No alcohol was located on board.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0092
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: GILA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, September 3 rd, 2017 at 0048 hours the Gila County Sheriff''s Office received a 911 call from Operator.  According to the Gila County Sheriff''s Office dispatcher the following information was received from Operator: ** He opened the engine compartment and there were two inch flames coming out of it.  ** The boat was on the dock.  ** There was about 120 gallons of fuel on the boat.  When the dispatcher advised us of the call we were on boat patrol looking for the boat owner due to a previous call regarding domestic violence on a boat.  We were a couple minutes away from the call.  I saw smoke with my night vision goggles prior to the 911 call, but the smoke resembled a large campfire.

At 0112 hours the boat owner OPERATOR was walking up and down the Cholla boat ramp agitated and demanded we turn off the lights of the boat because they were too bright.  The patrol boat did not have firefighting equipment.  OPERATOR''S boat was fully engulfed in flames.  There was an unknown jet ski near the burning boat.

The boat appeared to burn its mooring lines which were suspected to be tied to the Cholla boat ramp courtesy dock.  There was a slight breeze which caused the boat to drift towards the middle of the lake.  The Tonto Basin Fire District responded but the fire chief stated he could not reach the burning watercraft.  I had prior knowledge the fire district does not have firefighting boats.

Deputy and I operated our patrol boat near the burning watercraft in effort to keep other boaters away and to report any wildland fires the boat might cause if the watercraft drifted to the shore of the lake.

At 0409 hours the Fire Chief asked me to provide assistance to OPERATOR due to him telling the Fire Chief he lost everything on the boat and was currently sitting in the Fire Chief''s vehicle.  I asked the dispatcher to call the Red Cross for the purpose of assisting OPERATOR.At about 0500 hour Deputy took over the fire watch of the burning watercraft.  At 0532 hours Deputy reported the watercraft sank at:
The depth was over 100 feet.

Case status:
Active, forwarded to USFS.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0093
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:56:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: STONE DAM LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Ash Fork, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/20/2017 at approximately 1037 hours I responded to the area of Stone Dam Lake off of Welch Road near Ash Fork on the report of a boating accident with a drowned subject. Upon my arrival it was discovered that subject had fallen off his boat and into the water. During this incident subject lost consciousness and did not revive. subject was later pronounced deceased at the scene.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0094
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD-TEMPLE BAR
NearestCityorTown: Dolan Springs, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/24/2017 at 2300hrs, I was on board NPS Vessel 61 with Officers.  We were assigned to a search and rescue operation in the Boulder Basin of Lake Mead, within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.  We were requested to divert from our mission to assist NPS Vessel 11 in the Virgin Basin of Lake Mead.  NPS Vessel 11 was en-route to Petroglyph Bay to rescue 6 adults aboard a vessel that had lost its steering after colliding with a submerged rock.  NPS Vessel 11 advised that it had struck an island and was not able to handle the call at Petroglyph Bay. 

We paused our search and responded to Vessel 11''s location and pulled them off the island. They had to return to port due to their collision.  Vessel 61 then responded to the area of Petroglyph Bay where we found the disabled boat, a red and black ski boat.  We retrieved all six passengers and transported them to safe harbor at Las Vegas Boat Harbor.  We then resumed our primary search and rescue mission.


Accident Investigation:

After retrieving all passengers from the disabled boat, I spoke with Operator, he told me that he was the boat owner and operator at the time of the collision.  Operator told me that they were wake surfing in the Petroglyph Bay area and struck a submerged rock with the rudder of his vessel, causing it to lose steering control.  They did have one passenger being towed at the time of collision.  There were no injuries. 

On 10/28/2017 I called Operator to follow up and finish the report.  He told me that the damage to his rudder, propeller, and drive shaft was about $5800.  He told me that he was insured through AAA.  He told me that he had about 30 years of experience boating on Lake Mead.  He told me that he did not consume any alcohol.  

No photographs of the accident were taken, due to the other search and rescue call ongoing in the Boulder Basin.  The accident scene is located at  36.102877 by -114.500821.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0095
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-TOPOCK GORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/03/17 at approximately 1238 hours, deputy took a report for a single vessel boat crash on the colorado river. Upon arrival it was determined there were no injuries and the vessel had a possible mechanical malfunction, as described in the operator statement below. No indication of intoxication was shown during the investigation.

Operator statement:
==========================
The operator and owner of the mentioned vessel, advised while operating north bound on the colorado river he began to lose control of the steering of his vessel. He was able to input enough steering to run the vessel into the arizona shore line without injury to himself of the three passengers on board. He was unable to give specifics on what he believed the malfunction may be at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0096
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1, A 1978 ELIMINATOR BOAT, WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOAD ONTO ITS TRAILER AT THE LAKE HAVASU STATE PARK NEW RAMP.  THE VESSEL''S MOTOR WAS OFF, AND IT WAS APPROACHING THE TRAILER.  AS THE OEPRATOR WAS TRYING TO GET THE BOAT ATTACHED TO THE TRAILER, IT TOOK SEVERAL LARGE WAVES OVER THE TRANSOM.  THE BOAT THEN SWAMPED, BUT DID NOT SINK BECAUSE IT WAS ALREADY PARTIALLY ON THE TRAILER.  THE WIND WAS EXTREMELY STRONG THAT DAY AND THERE WERE VERY LARGE WAVES.  THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0098
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/17/17 at approximately 1720 hours National Park Service received a call for an injured 2 year old that was unresponsive. National Park Service arrived on scene and assisted with patient care, and no medical helicopters were available. The Rangers on scene transported the infant by boat to the Antelope Point public launch ramp where Page Fire Department assisted with transporting to the Page Hospital.

Myself and Deputy interviewed all individuals on board and received consistent statements that the sister fell onto the child. Sister was going to go onto the stern deck through the sliding glass door, and Victim was lying on the floor in front of the TV. At the time the houseboat was going to dock the vessel on to the beach in Navajo Canyon. By different accounts the houseboat was going 8 to 5 MPH. Subject indicated the vessel was going approximately 8 MPH and he advised everybody by him that they needed to brace themselves. When the houseboat hit the ground on the bow Sister fell backwards onto Victim''s head.

Sister  notified the parents. Operator was operating the houseboat from the top deck coming in to beach the vessel. Parents immediately came down and mother picked up Victim, and Operator took him to another houseboat to find somebody to help with first aid. 

Operator found a houseboat near him that helped with life saving techniques and other bystanders that also assisted them.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0099
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-11-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11-19-17 at approximately 1800 hours, Operator piloted a boat onto an island immediately west of the north end of the water entrance to Pleasant Harbor marina.  No one was injured.

Pleasant Harbor Marina personnel transported the boat and occupants to the Pleasant Harbor courtesy dock where I conducted my investigation.

The entire length of the hull had substantial through fiberglass damage.  There was no indication of alcohol involvement.  There was no moon light at the time of the grounding.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0100
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
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: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 traveled north on the left side of vessel 2 which was also traveling northbound on the right side of vessel 1. Vessel 2 was driven by victim. Vessel 1 attempted to spray vessel 2. Vessel 1''s right side hit the front end of vessel 2 causing victim to fall off of the waverunner hitting the water. Victim suffer a broken femur on her left lower extremity. 

Kabul Inc stated total cost of damage $2500


BARDID: AZ-2017-0101
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-SITE SIX
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 11/5/17 AT APPROXIMATELY 1420 HOURS, VESSEL ONE WAS ON A TOUR ON LAKE HAVASU. WHILE CRUISING NORTH NEAR SITE SIX VESSEL ONE CROSSED A WAKE FROM A PASSING VESSEL. DURING THIS TIME THE PASSENGER WAS STANDING INSIDE THE VESSEL. WHILE CROSSING THE WAKE she FELL AND HER HEAD IMPACTED A HARD OBJECT IN THE VESSEL.

She REQUESTED TO SEE MEDICAL AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE LAKE HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0102
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
We turning on the river and the prop hit something in the water. At that point the motor ran but the boat would not propel. Prop, drive shaft and fin are broken.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0103
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-12-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12-25-17 at approximately 1439 hours, the boat caught on fire while underway in the area of the north pleasant harbor four lane boat ramp.  Operator said he was unable to extinguish the fire with his extinguisher, as the flames were originating from the top of the carbuerator, which was inaccessible to his extinguisher.  The boat burned to the water line and sank.  No one was injured in the fire.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0104
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-GRAND CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Grand Canyon, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 23, 2017 two people were members of a 16 person noncommercial raft permit through Grand Canyon National Park.  VICTIM and OCCUPANT1 had significant experience as this was OCCUPANT1''s fourth permit.  
VICTIM was the oarsman and after scouting Hance Rapids at mp 77 on the Colorado River.  At about 10:30 AM, after scouting the rapids, VICTIM pushed off and rowed out transversing the flow.  Witnesses stated and photos confirmed VICTIM was wearing a wetsuit but was not wearing a PFD for unknown reasons.  
The raft hit a pour-over and VICTIM was ejected into the water.  He was able to grab another raft further downstream but the raft then hit a rock and the oarsmans was unable to keep holding onto VICTIM.  He was found face down below the rapids and CPR was initiated until NPS crews arrived and declared him deceased.  NFI


BARDID: AZ-2017-0105
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Officers responded to the shore where it was determined that victim had been injured approximately a half hour ago in a PWC accident. The AGFD officers requested assistance from the National Park Service (NPS) advising that medical assistance was needed. NPS responded and began assessing VICTIM. Officer asked who else had been involved in the accident and subject stated to her that he had been the one operating the PWC. 

Officer asked OPERATOR to tell her how the accident had happened. OPERATOR related the following: he had been operating the PWC out of Gasoline Alley into Lake Mohave with two female passengers on board. Subject1 was seated behind him in the middle and VICTIM was seated behind her on the back of the PWC. he increased the speed of the PWC after clearing the no-wake buoy, and encountered large waves which he reported as a wake left by a passing vessel. The PWC cleared the first wave then was partially submerged by the second wave. The force of hitting the second wave threw VICTIM from the PWC. OPERATOR estimated that he was traveling at approximately 20 miles per hour when the PWC encountered the waves. VICTIM was retrieved onto the PWC and was taken back to shore. OPERATOR stated that VICTIM reported pain in her left hip/upper thigh area and could not sit or lay down without extreme pain, and had to stand on the PWC for the duration of the trip back to shore.


It was determined that VICTIM needed to be transported to a hospital to determine the extent of her injuries. VICTIM was transported by NPS to Kathrine''s Landing, and then by Bullhead City Fire Department to the Western Arizona Regional Medical Center where it was later determined that she had a pelvic hematoma and had dislocated her left hip.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0106
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD-BOULDER BASIN
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS:
On May 27, 2017 at approximately 2:00PM Arizona Game and Fish Officer received a call from Nevada Department of Wildlife Officer. Officer1 informed Officer2 that a watercraft incident had occurred in Arizona Waters on Lake Mead. OFFICER1 informed OFFICER2 that all parties involved were heading to the boat launch ramp at Hemingway Harbor. 

Officer2 Arrived on scene at the boat launch and found the victim in what appeared to be a significant amount of pain. VICTIM1 was being attended to by the Park Service Medical team, and shortly after, was transported to the hospital. 

Officer2 interview several witness who filled out witness statements. Officer2 also interviewed the operator of vessel 1.

Officer2 was informed by OPERATOR1 that he was operating the Personal Watercraft and was unable to control it while he was near Vehicle 2. OPERATOR1 drove his PWC between the boat, across the tow line, and struck the passengers being towed on the large inflatable raft. This statement was supported by the witnesses on scene and documented in voluntary witness statement forms.

Officer2 issued a Citation to OPERATOR1 for a violation of Arizona Revised Statutes 5-341A, Negligent Operation. This violation occurred within the Jurisdiction of the Kingman Justice Court, in Mohave County Arizona.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0107
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pleasant
NearestCityorTown: Peoria
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 24, 2017 at 1604 hours, vessel #1 was being operated in the main bay of lake pleasant when occupant jumped off the front of the vessel. After jumping off the vessel victim went underneath the vessel. Victim received minor injuries to his back and a prop cut to his right hand. Victim refused medical transport and self transported to the hospital for treatment.

The operator of the vessel at the time of the accident said victim jumped off the front of the boat while they were moving. The next thing he heard was victim hitting the bottom of the vessel. He said he immediately put the boat in neutral and shut the engine off.  He and other passengers on the boat got victim on board and transported him to the scorpion bay marina.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0108
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bartlett Lake
NearestCityorTown: Carefree
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/17 at about 1101 hours, I was notified at the Bartlett Lake Marina by an unknown female citizen of a wakeboarding accident and the subject possibly had broken neck. She showed me on the map and was indicating near Rattlesnake Cove but on the east shoreline of the lake. She was on a boat with her husband and they advised they would escort us to the injured person.

I notified dispatch to have Deputies that were already on the water on LP81I to respond to the area to assist me. I had dispatch contact Rural Metro to respond as well. I retrieved MCSO Boat LP65 and picked up Deputy and responded to the scene.
 
We responded to the scene and located the patient still in the water being attended to by a female. The GPS location was -111.61201/+33.85174. Deputies along with some of his parties'' assistance, back boarded Victim and placed him onto LP81. He was then transported to the MCSO Bartlett Aid Station for further medical treatment. Victim complained about neck pain. He also was not aware of what had happened. He continued to ask several times what occurred. It was unknown if Victim had lost consciousness during the incident. 
 
Victim was transported by LP81 to the MCSO boat dock to meet with the waiting Rural Metro Ambulance crew. Victim was transported to by Air Evac 12 to Scottsdale Osborn Hospital for further treatment. Dep. did complete a patient care form and is available up request.

I spoke to two subjects at the scene that were riders of a jet ski that was towing Victim as he was wake boarding. Operator was the operating the jet ski at the time. Spotter stated that they began towing Victim and he came up on his wake board for about fifty feet. At that time, he observed the front of the wakeboard go up into the air and Victim fell backwards into the water. He then observed Victim taking off the wakeboard. They approached him and he was complaining about his neck.
 
The jet ski they were riding was a 2017 green/blue/and white Seadoo, Arizona Registration, Exp. 2/28/2018. I checked the wakeboard and there were no defects or damage.  

Victim wanted all of his equipment and jet skis to be turned over to spotter. Victim''s party did not have a way to transport all their camping gear the Jo Joba boat ramp so they could respond to the hospital so I transported the gear and three persons.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0109
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bartlett Lake
NearestCityorTown: Carefree
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
OtherMachineryFailure: Flooding/swamping
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 6, 2017 at approximately 1444 hours, Operator1 and Operator2 were operating 2 personal watercraft in the Main Bay area of Bartlett Lake directly out from the Jojoba Boat Ramp.  

They were both operating recklessly.  Operator1 stated, they were, "DOING CIRCLES [AND] SPLASHING EACH OTHER."  At one point the 2 personal watercraft collided.  Both Operator1 and Operator2 were ejected from the personal watercraft; Operator1 stated he came off of the back of the personal watercraft.  Operator2 did not know how she was ejected from the watercraft but stated she ended up in the water.  

Based on the damage observed on the 2 personal watercraft I believe the 2 personal watercraft collided in a side to side manner.  They most likely collided with each other rather than one personal watercraft colliding with the other.

The damage received by the watercraft Operator1 was operating was significantly greater.  There was a fairly large puncture to the hull and the personal watercraft had taken on a significant amount of water.  

The personal watercraft operated by Operator2 had an approximate 6 inch crack in the front of the hull as well as cosmetic damage to the moulding on the left side.  I took photographs of the damage received by both personal watercraft.  These photographs have been submitted into evidence at the MCSO District 4 Sub-Station.  

Both Operator1 and Operator2 complained of minor bruising injuries (not beyond first aid).  Rural Metro (R821) fire personnel responded (Run#17165969); both Operator1 and Operator2, via their parents, refused medical attention from fire personnel.

I elected to not cite either Operator1 or Operator2 for ARS 5-350.C (Reckless Operation) given their extremely young age.  Furthermore, I elected not to cite Operator2 or her father for ARS 5-341.E or 5-341.F (Operation < 12yo Age / Allowing).  Both Operator1, Operator2, and the father of both children all promised to enroll in a Boating Safety Class.

Report taken for informational purposes.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0110
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
OtherMachineryFailure: Person ejected from vessel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 and Unit 2 were travelling north on the Colorado River near the Arizona shore.  Unit 1 was further from shore and Unit 2 was closest to shore.  Unit 2 decided to pull into the shore and Unit 1 was unable to stop in time.  Unit 1 struck Unit 2 along the starboard side causing scratches to the foot well and breaking the starboard mirror.  There was no damage to Unit 1.

The driver and passenger of Unit 2 were transported to the hospital.  The driver had only a few cuts and soreness to his right leg.  The passenger had a bruise and abrasion to her right thigh.

The driver of Unit 1 was transported to the hospital for a possible head injury then later air lifted to Las Vegas.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0111
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Havasu
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
LOCATION:
VESSEL WAS OF WINDSOR BEACH IN THE NORTH BASIN UNKNOWN EXACT AREA

VESSEL IN MOTION:
THE OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL UP A FEMALE SKIER WHEN SHE WAVED HIM OFF AND COMPLAINED OFF PAIN IN HER BACK.  SHE WAS UN ABLE TO CONTINUE AND WAS IN NEED OF MEDICAL ATTENTION.  SHE WAS BROUGHT ABOARD AND TAKEN TO WNDSOR LAUNCH WHERE SHE WAS TRANSPORTED TO LAKE HAVASU REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOR AN UNKNOWN BACK INJURY


BARDID: AZ-2017-0112
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Topock
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/29/17 at approximately 1316 hours, I was advised by owner1 that a boat had struck the rear starboard side of his vessel. owner of vessel one, which is a 1993 Gullwingreg, advised no one was on his vessel and it was parked in a slip in the Topock Marina. At this time vessel two, a 2002 Malibu, was backing out of a slip across from owner’s vessel. At this time vessel two backed into and stuck the rear starboard side of vessel one, impacting on the rear starboard side of vessel two. Only the operator of vessel two, was on board at the time of the incident.

No injuries were reported, vessel one was towed off scene by the owner.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0113
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Havasu
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
     Subject stated, in essence, while he was operating in the south basin, headed towards Thompson Bay, he heard a strange noise come from his engine compartment. After a short amount of time he realized the engine compartment began to take on water.

     He immediately brought the vessel to shore before the entire stern was submerged.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0114
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saguaro Lake
NearestCityorTown: Mesa
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/15/2017 at approximately 1604hrs, Vessel 1, an 18'' Invander runabout boat was in the water, at Boat dock 1, on Saguaro Lake, in the Tonto National Forest, AZ. A Chevrolet pickup truck was pulling a boat trailer, with a boat on it, out of the water at Boat Dock 1.  Vessel #1 struck the boat trailer, causing damage.

Upon my arrival, I spoke with operator #1. He said it started to turn and moved toward the boat trailer. He attempted to put the boat into reverse, but was unable to. He said Vessel #1, then struck the boat trailer. As Vessel 1 was still in the water, I did not see any damage on the port side rear hull area, where it struck the trailer.

I spoke with subject who was operating the truck. She said she was stopped on the boat ramp, as her boat had just been loaded onto the trailer. She said the trailer sustained damage from the collision. The left side rear metal fender was cracked and the lights were damaged.

No injuries were incurred.

Both Vessel  1 and the truck and trailer were returned to service.

Operator1 was cited and released for Failure to Avoid a Collision.

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0115
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pleasant
NearestCityorTown: Peoria
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/15/2017 at approximately 1855 hours, Operator and his 4 passengers broke down north of the Waddell dam. This was due to the boat not starting.  The boat was anchored at the time to try and repair it. Soon after anchoring a severe thunderstorm rolled in and caused the boat to take on some water and was unable to start. The boat began to drift due to the choppy rough water. Three of the passengers were told to swim to shore and eventually the operator and fourth passenger swam to safety on shore. The Coast Guard Auxiliary came out to the scene and rescued the individuals from the shoreline. Once the owner/operator was on land he attempted to call and make a report with MCSO. Contact could not be made until later in the night. The owner was contacted today (7/16/2017) at about 1040 hours. Prior to making phone contact the boat was found on shore just north of the Maricopa County Discovery Center and west of the Waddell dam. No Injuries were reported. Owner is going to file a claim with American Family insurance and will remove the boat from the lake.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0116
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pleasant
NearestCityorTown: Peoria
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/15/2017 Deputy and I were on patrol on Lake Pleasant during a severe thunderstorm. While conducting multiple rescues during the storm I noticed a white watercraft partially swamped with its port side in the water and starboard side on the shoreline of Operation point.

As I was on my way to a rescue I passed this watercraft seeing all occupants had made it safely to the shoreline and were trying to secure their watercraft to keep it from floating further into the main bay. I advised them I would be back to assist them as people were in the water from a boat which had sunken at a separate area of the lake.

Once the storm had subsided I was able to make it back to the individuals on Operation Point. The watercraft  was a bayliner which was facing south on the east side of Operation Point. Due to a language barrier I was unable to confirm if the owner was the operator of the watercraft. There were 5 other adults on the watercraft as well as one male juvenile. There were no injuries to any party involved.

While trying to speak with owner I was able to determine the waves were too great and began to crest over the front of his boat causing him to take on water. owner said the boat was able to make it to the shoreline where it became stranded on the rocks. They ran an anchor line to shore to try to keep the vessel from drifting from shore. Due to the language barrier and multiple rescues being conducted on the water the names of the additional 6 male subjects was not obtained but ensured they did not sustain any injuries and they all had their PFD''s on.

My MCSO body worn camera was active for the duration of this call.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0117
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-CRAZY HORSE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one, a 2005 glastron, was anchored and unoccupied just off the crazy horse camp ground beach.  Vessel two, a 1990 arriva, was anchored just to the east of vessel one, off of crazy horse camp ground beach.  Vessel one became unanchored and drifted into vessel two.  There was allegations of a scratch to vessel two from vessel one''s propeller.  The responsible party of vessel one advised that the two vessel''s did not collide.  The responsible party of vessel two advised that they in fact did collide, and he had to move the vessels apart.  There was also an anonymous witness that advised the vessels did collide.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0118
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canyon Lake
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Husband and wife were being towed in a tube. Husband was ejected from tube. Tube turned over and wife did not let go. She aspirated water and had difficulty breathing. She was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0119
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 told me that she was operating the listed Personal Watercraft (PWC A) and traveling from Nevada Telephone Cove to Gasoline Alley (she referred to the location as Snake Eyes) and reported to be closer to the Arizona side when the incident occurred.   She did not know the location of the incident, but said that she had been traveling north from Nevada Telephone Cove for about 5 minutes when the incident occurred.  

Operator1 told me that she was traveling north at approximately 25mph when a PWC came from the east (PWC B) at an unknown speed.  She said that the PWC turned sharply north and attempted to splash her, but she fell into the water before the two vessels made contact.  When she got back on her PWC she realized there was damage to her vessel.

Operator1 couldn''t provide any information with regard to a description of the vessel or the occupants.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0120
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saguaro Lake
NearestCityorTown: Mesa
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/17/2017 at approximately 1536hrs, Vessel 1, a black Bombardier PWC, was being operated by Operator1, in the area north of Shiprock, on Saguaro Lake, in the Tonto National Forest, AZ. Vessel 2, a Bombardier PWC, was being operated by Operator2, in the same area and was stopped. Vessel #1 collided with Vessel 2, causing damage to both vessels and injury to Operator2.

Upon my arrival, I found Operator2 hunched over the seat of Vessel 2. Operator2 was bleeding from his mouth and lacerations to his nose and chin. Operator2 also complained of pain when moving his jaw. Operator2 was brought onto my patrol boat and I rendered emergency medical care to him. I asked Operator2 what happened and he said Operator1 had run into him. Operator2 is Operator1''s Boyfriend.

Vessel 1 was left with Operator1 to operate. Dep arrived and towed Vessel 2 to Dock 2 where it was released to Operator1.

I transported Operator2 to the Saguaro Lake Aid station and continued to render care to him. I turned over care of Operator2 to AMR210 and he was transported to Banner Desert Hospital for further treatment. 

I spoke with Operator1 who said Operator2 was teaching her how to splash with the PWC. She said she tried to turn as she got close to the Vessel 2, but it just took off and hit Vessel 2. I confirmed with Operator1 that she was trying to splash Operator2 and she said she was.

Vessel 1 sustained scratches on the front port side hull. Vessel 2 sustained damage to the starboard side mirror, which was cracked and scratched.

Operator1 was cited and released for Careless Operation of a Watercraft.

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0121
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canyon Lake
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/23/2017 at around 0930 hours, vessel 1 was being operated at the mouth of the channel of Canyon Lake. There were several occupants of the vessel, and there was one subject being towed on a wake board. Shortly after getting underway, as the wakeboarder was attempting to stand up, the wakeboarder fell forward into the water. The wakeboard flipped up behind the subject, striking him in the back of the head. 

The wakeboarder sustained a nearly full thickness laceration to the back of his head. After seeking initial first aid at the Sheriff''s Office Aid Station, the injured subject was transported to the nearest Urgent Care facility to receive further treatment. 

No property damage was reported as a result of this incident, and there were no other reported injuries. 

No further information.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0122
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saguaro Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fountain Hills
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-27-17 at approximately 1156 hours I was dispatched by MCSO Radio to a watercraft fire at Saguaro Lake.


Upon arrival I found the watercraft at Boat Ramp #2, sitting on the ramp on fire from bow to stern. All the occupants were out of the watercraft and there were no injuries. I spoke with the owner''s son, who told me the following; he started the watercraft out of water to make sure everything was working properly. He does this every time he comes to the lake. He had the blower running and shut off the engine. He launched the watercraft and his friend attempted to start the engine. There was a large explosion, blowing the engine cover off the stern of the watercraft. The engine compartment caught fire and the three occupants seated in the bow seating as well as the operator jumped into the lake. They swam to safety with no injuries.


Personnel from USCG Flotilla 10-11 arrived and extinguished the flames using a gas powered water pump. Rural Metro Fire arrived and sprayed foam on the watercraft to cool it off and prevent any flare ups. 


The watercraft was recovered from the water and towed on a flatbed from the scene by All Pro Towing.


Body worn camera activated during this incident.


No Further Information


BARDID: AZ-2017-0123
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pleasant
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On october 14, 2017 at approximately 1650 hours, operator1 was involved in a boat accident. Operator1 was renting a pontoon boat a 2006 voyager from leximart llc. 

While operating the vessel he was traveling out of the agua fria river channel, when a large vessel was traveling into the agua fria river channel. Operator1 said the vessel was traveling at approximately 30 knots and was a very expensive boat.

The boat was creating a massive wake in operator1''s description of the incident. Operator1 said that because of the large wake he attempted to "cut" the wake by turning at a 45 degree angle and shutting off his engines. When he did this he did not realize it would cause the pontoon to actually hit the wake at full force. Operator1 said it knocked everyone around on the boat but no one was injured.

The front of the pontoon received damage to the aluminum side paneling and the front access gate on the pontoon.

At the request of operator1 a report was taken to document the damage as this was a rental boat.

Operator1 also said they had 4 cell phones which were damaged because of this incident and approximately $1500.00 dollars in replacing cell phones.

Operator1 said the other vessel was blue in color and had at least two older guys on the vessel. Operator1 had no other information on the other vessel.

Operator1 was issued an incident report number as well as the owner of the vessel. 

This concluded my involvement in this case.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0124
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1445hrs on September 30, 2017, Subject was operating his personal vessel (Vessel A) and was in the process of putting Vessel A into his rental slip #S34 at Katherine Marina.  SUBJECT estimated that there was an approximate 15-20mph wind out of the north, and as such SUBJECT arranged Vessel A to be facing the wind as he docked.  During docking, SUBJECT bumped the slip finger with the port side if his vessel, causing the bow to swing clockwise with the wind.  On the bow of Vessel A is a bow pulpit and anchor which extend approximately 4-feet from the bow.  As Vessel A swung clockwise, the anchor of the bow struck Vessel B on the port side, leaving an approximate 6-inch gash in the sheet metal.

No other damage or injuries occurred.


BARDID: AZ-2017-0125
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bartlett Lake
NearestCityorTown: Carefree
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 20, 2017 I was dispatched to the Jojoba Boat Ramp at Bartlett Lake reference a boating collision.  

I arrived on-scene at approximately 1746 hours and met with Operator2.  Operator2 related to me the following:  his boat, a 2010 Tracker, was tied off to the Jojoba Boat Ramp facing west.  He stated he was tied off to the second cleat from the end.  A 1981 Ranger was tied off between Operator2'' boat and the ramp; the Ranger was facing east.  Nobody was aboard Operator2'' boat when the Ranger accelerated making a right turn when the Ranger collided with the Tracker.  When the Ranger collided with Operator2'' Tracker, Operator2 stated his Tracker was "LIFTED" up out of the water.  Operator2 described the manner at which the operator of the Ranger accelerated while in the area of the boat ramp, and in proximity to other watercraft, as "RECKLESS."

When I looked at Operator2'' Tracker it appeared to have sustained a few scuff marks on its port side.  Additionally, it appeared as though there may been some damage to the fiberglass of the boat below the waterline; from what I observed the fiberglass may have suffered a deformation.

Operator2 provided me information about the Ranger and its owner/operator.  Operator2 stated nobody on the other boat was injured when the collision occurred, however when one of the occupants was exiting the boat on-shore that passenger injured himself.  Subsequently, the owner/operator of the boat left the scene after providing his information to Operator2 to take the one passenger to the hospital.

After my contact with Operator2 I proceeded to take pictures of the Ranger.  Subject advised me Operator1 is the owner of the Ranger and was operating the boat when the accident occurred.  Subject did advise me Operator1 suffers from Parkinson''s Disease and probably shouldn''t have been operating the boat.  The damaged areas of the Ranger appeared to me as scuff marks on the side rails and to the metal supports of the Ranger''s bimini top.

After speaking with Subject I called Operator1 and spoke to him.  Operator1 advised me he was pulling away from the dock when the high winds pushed his boat into Operator2.  He stated one person was on-board with him and was not injured in the collision.

The photographs I''ve taken of both boats have been attached to this report and submitted into evidence at the MCSO District 4 Sub-Station.

I will attempt to make contact with Operator1 in person to cite him for ARS 5-343 (Fail to Control to Avoid Collision).

Nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0001
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-02-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Apache Junction, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 02/19/2018 between 1530 and 1630 hours subject reportedly drowned while kayaking at Canyon Lake, Tonto National Forest.
Witnesses were also in kayaks traveling behind Victim while attempting to get back to the Palo Verde Boat ramp. Victim''s kayak reportedly flipped over due to a strong cross wind and Victim was ejected into the water and not wearing a PFD. Victim attempted to swim and right the kayak. Due to the kayak taking on water, the kayak reportedly began sinking further with only the end (bow or stern) sticking out of the water. At this time Victim was struggling to stay afloat and was reportedly observed going under the water and never re-surfaced. Victim''s kayak was located at coordinates 33.55452, -111.42813. Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office has been attempting to locate Victim by utilizing diver, remote operated vehicles and drop cameras with negative results at this time.
No further action taken by this Deputy.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0002
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MEAD-BONELLI LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Dolan Springs, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling on plane, at night, out of Gypsum Reefs on the Arizona side of Lake Mead, east of Bonelli Bay at aproximately 30 mph. The operator reported that he struck a rock on his port side causing scratches and minor damages to the hull of the boat. The vessel also struck a submerged rock with the lower unit which caused the engine to break free and hang by the steering controls. No one was injured.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0003
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-02-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, 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 Saturday, February 3, 2018, at approximately 1429 hours, deputies were dispatched to a boat explosion that occurred in the sandy beach recreational area located at the far east portion of canyon lake.  Per the initial information provided, as a result of the explosion, a seven month old child and an adult female sustained burns.  The occupants of a second boat, occupied by friends, were assisting in transporting the injured subjects back to the main bay of canyon lake for medical assistance.

Due to the fact initially obtained information indicated a seven month old child was exposed and burned (to an unknown degree) as a result of the explosion, i immediately requested the immediate response of air evac medical transport to assist.

Upon the response of deputies by mcso patrol boat, eastbound on canyon lake, towards the sany beacharea, i was waved down by a recreational cabin cruiser boat just east of “beer can” recreational area.  Due to the boat travelling westbound from the area of sandy beach, where the incident occurred, i contacted the occupants of the vessel.

In making contact with the occupants of the cabin cruiser, i was advised the burn victimsand occupants of the boat that exploded were on board and in the process of being transported back to the main bay area for medical attention.

At that time, i observed a young, female baby being brought out from the cabin compartment of the vessel.  The baby was crying and appeared to be alert / conscious.  During my initial assessment of baby, i noted a red and blistered thermal burn to her left outer arm.  As a result of my assessment, i was unable to note any further indications of injuries or burns to any other portion of torso, head, face or appendages.

As i was assisting the male subject holding baby, baby''s father, a second , adult female subject was observed exiting the lower cabin compartment of the civilian vessel.  The adult female, later identified was previously noted by mcso radio as being burned in the explosion, was observed to be moving slowly and was visibly in pain.  Victim2 had red, burn indications to the front (anterior) portion of her shins, knees and upper thighs of both her right and left legs.  In order to get more advanced medical treatment for both victim2 and baby, the family were transferred to the mcso patrol boat and immediately transported to the canyon lake aid station in order to meet with responding medical personnel.

Upon arrival at the aid station, and during the course of assisting victim2 and baby into the medical room of the facility, i inquired as to what had occurred.  In response, victim2 and father provided me with the following information:

Prior to the explosion occurring, they were on the 1986 searay, 17 foot inboard motor boat in the sandy beach recreational area of canyon lake with another boat occupied by a group of their friends.  While floating in the body of water located in the “no wake zone” of sandy beach, father who was operating the boat, attempted to start the engine of his vessel to get underway.  In doing so, a loud explosion was heard, originating from the rear boat compartment of the boat; resulting in a fire behind the rear seat of the passenger compartment.

Victim2, who was seated at the back of the boat feeding baby, directly in front of the engine compartment immediately attempted to shield / move baby from the area to avoid baby from being injured.  However, in doing so, baby and victim2 still sustained burns to the previously noted areas of their appendages.

To avoid the resulting fire from spreading throughout the boat, father grabbed the onboard fire extinguisher and deployed the contents to the fire; extingu...


BARDID: AZ-2018-0004
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-02-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS: This report is in reference to a one vessel, non-injury boating collision that occurred on the Colorado River in front of Marina Village. The collision involved a 23'' Correct Craft boat operated by the owner, which struck two docks and a docked, unoccupied pontoon boat that was under construction and not operational.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0005
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, march 17, 2018, at approximately 1515 hours, while at the canyon lake aid station, i was contacted by an unknown male subject who advised an unmanned jet ski had run aground and crashed into a divider, chain link fence located on the east side of the palo verde boat ramp.   

Upon responding to the location, i observed a 2017 red / white yamaha water craft resting on top of a downed chain link fence, on the shore, approximately twenty feet from the waterline.  In addition, i observed two male subjects, the owner of the jet ski and his employee who were attempting to load another jet ski onto a trailer; which was identical to the one observed on the shore.

Upon contacting owner and subject1, i inquired if the jet ski on the shore belonged to them.  In response, owner stated the watercraft was in fact his and that while attempting to prep the involved jet ski for operation, the vessel unexpectedly accelerated away towards the shoreline; ultimately crashing into the note fence.

During the course of speaking with owner and subject1 reference the incident, they advised the jet ski involved in the accident was in fact unmanned / unoccupied at the time of the incident.  According to subject1, he was sitting on the watercraft that was in the process of being loaded onto the trailer at the time of my arrival.  While sitting on the non-involved watercraft on the main body of water, about twenty feet from the shore line,  subject1 leaned over and started the jet ski.  Immediately upon the engine starting, the involved jet ski accelerated in a northeast direction away from subject1 at a high rate of speed; ultimately striking several boulder clusters on the south shore line.  After striking the boulders, the vessel then jumped onto the shoreline before colliding with the chain link fence, knocking the fence over.  The jet ski then came to a stop on top of the downed fence.  

Upon examining the damage to the watercraft, the front and bottom portion of the craft sustained significant fiberglass damage.  Per the estimate provided by owner, if the watercraft was fixable, the cost of repair was estimated at about $2000.00.  If the damage was unable to be repaired, the total loss value was estimated at approximately $12,000.

During the contact with owner and subject1, there were no signs of impairment or intoxication.

The vessel was left at the scene and later towed, by owner, from the area

Per the damage and the information provided by both subject1 and owner, the accident appears to be the result of the throttle being open during the ignition process and the lack of a kill switch lanyard being attached to an occupant of the vessel.  

No further information to note at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0013
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELLING NORTH BOUND ON THE AZ SIDE OF THE RIVER WHEN IT WAS HIT BY A WAVE, FORCING IT INTO V2.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0014
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was undocking  when the bow of the vessel 1 on the port side collided with the stern of the starboard side of vessel 2.  

Witness statement of deckhand:

Prior to undocking Deckhand (who was on the port side bow) checked the stern of the vessel 1 prior to initiating their voyage and observed vessel 2 off of the stern traveling towards the west bank of the channel.  Due to the angle of vessel 2 path he radioed to the operator of vessel 1 that they were clear to undock and begin their voyage.  After initiating their voyage Deckhand then observed vessel 2 traveling at a north east path across the bow of vessel 1.  

He radioed to Operator1 that there was a vessel in front of theirs and advised Operator1 to place vessel 1 into reverse.  Immediately prior to the collision he observed the operator of vessel 2 looking to his port side while traveling to the north east.  Upon observing vessel 2 on his starboard side the operator of vessel 1 throttled up causing the stern of vessel 2 to strike the bow of vessel 1.  Operator1 placed the vessel into reverse and then into neutral as he requested.  The operator of vessel 2 continued northbound through the channel and stopped near the buoy line to inspect the vessel.  After observing the damage to the vessel the operator of vessel 2 flipped off vessel 1(middle finger) with both hands and left the area at full throttle towards the Island (westbound).  He looked for the registration numbers on vessel 2 however due to the angle of the vessels he was unable to see the bow of vessel 2.  

Statement of Operator1:
He estimates the Tecopa ferry had approx. 35 passengers onboard during the 19:00 voyage to Havasu Lake from Lake Havasu City.  He is a licensed Master Captain and certified to operate vessels up to 100 tons.  He was at station #3 (starboard operating station) at the start of the voyage.   Prior to undocking his deckhand radioed him and advised there was a vessel to his port stern and was about 30 feet away.  In order to depart the dock the Tecopa requires approx. 5 feet of clearance at the bow in order to clear the stern while traveling parallel to the docks.  While operating from station #3 he is unable to see the port bow of the Tecopa.  After initiating their voyage and while traveling at approx. 1 mph he was radioed to go into reverse.  He felt and heard the Tecopa strike something while putting the Tecopa into reverse.  He then observed the operator of the open bow vessel travel north through the channel and he never stopped.  His deckhands attempted to hail the operator of the open bow vessel with negative results.  The operator of the open bow vessel noticed there was damage to his vessel and left the scene.  

Statement of Vessel 2 operator:
He was traveling northbound through the Channel and was struck by the Tecopa ferry the night before.  While traveling in the channel he looked over his right shoulder and saw that the Tecopa was underway.  Due to the path of his vessel and the path of the Tecopa he was worried about being swamped by the Tecopa so he throttled up to get out of the way.  Around the same time his vessel was hit by the Tecopa.  He traveled northbound through the channel and continued to his voyage because he was worried about taking on water and sinking due to the damage.  He called the phone number for the Tecopa and has not been able to reach anyone.  Due to not reaching anyone he contacted the police.  

The time of the collision was 5/12/18 at approx. 1902 hours.  The incident was reported on 5/13/18 at approx. 1402 hours.

Myself and officer were provided video of the incident that was caught from the cameras that were located on the building near the docks. The video of the incident was uploaded to evidence.com.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0015
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TIED UP TO THE DOCK.  REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE TO sync THE TWO ENGINES BECAUSE THEY WERE OFF.  THE THROTTLE WAS LOCKED DOWN AND THE BOAT WAS IN NEUTRAL BUT THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND BROKE FREE OF THE DOCK STRIKING A NEIGHBORING DOCK.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0016
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS BACKING (EASTBOUND) AT THE DOCKS AT 1477 QUEENS BAY WHEN THE PORT SIDE STERN COLLIDED WITH THE PORT SIDE BOW OF VESSEL TWO WHICH WAS PROPERLY DOCKED AND UNATTENDED.  VESSEL ONE LEFT THE AREA WITHOUT LEAVING THE NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR THE OWNER OF VESSEL TWO.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0017
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE A SLIP AT THE MARINA  AND HAD BACKED OUT OF A SLIP WHEN THE OPERATOR ACCIDENTLY HIT THE STARBOARD THROTTLE (TWIN MOTORS) WITH HIS ELBOW WHICH CAUSED THE VESSEL TO COLLIDE WITH THE SLIP WALKWAY AT SPACE.  AS A RESULT OF THE COLLISION THE MAIN WALKWAY ON "L" DOCK BECAME MISALIGNED, THE SLIP SUSTAINED DAMAGE, AND WATER MAIN ON SHORE WAS FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN NEAR THE "I" DOCK CAUSING EROSION.  VESSEL ONE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE CENTER TRITOON WHICH WAS COMPLETELY CAVED INWARDS.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0018
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-27-18, at approx 1856 hrs. Vessel one was located in the bridgewater channel with the bow facing east and the stern facing west. The water was very congested and vehicle one was attempting to pull into the flow of traffic in the bridgewater channel. 

Vessel one saw that he was about to strike a vessel and slammed his vessel into reverse. Vessel one struck the stern of vessel two that was properly moored on the west bank of the bridgewater channel. There were no injuries during the accident. The driver of vessel one was found to be under the influence of an intoxicating beverage and later submitted to a breath test that showed he was a .149 / .140. The driver of the vessel was arrested for oui.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0019
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday May 19, 2018 I, US Park Ranger, was notified by Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) of a Property Damage Only (PDO) boat accident report which occurred at Katherine Landing Marina 3, G-Dock.  At approximately 1530hrs, I arrived at the Katherine Marina Store and identified subject.  OPERATOR1 told me that he was parking his pontoon boat (Vessel #1) in Katherine Marina Slip when he accidently struck another pontoon boat (Vessel #2) docked.  

He told me that he vessel was being blown by the wind and that he applied throttle to avoid striking a vessel in a slip to his stern.  As he applied throttle, his vessel lurched forward and struck the listed pontoon boat which was docked in slip.  Based on statements from OPERATOR1, it appears the front of OPERATOR1'' vessel struck the anti-cavitation plate on Vessel #2''s outboard engine, breaking an approximate 8-inch chunk off of the plate.

Vessel #1 was occupied by the owner/operator OPERATOR1, and the four additional occupants.  Vessel #2 was unoccupied and secured in the slip.  The registered owners information was retrieved from the rental logs at Katherine Landing Marina.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0020
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On march 30, 2018 at approximately 1628 hours, a vessel bearing california registration collided with vessel #2, which was moored at the dillion''s bayou marina in the lake pleasant regional park.

I spoke with the owner of vessel #2, who said his vessel was moored at the marina when vessel #1 collided with the left side of his vessel. V2 owner then said the vessel took off after hitting his vessel. V2 owner was able to get a photograph of the registration numbers on the side of the vessel. He also said it was an older male operating the vessel and there was an unknown amount of children on the vessel.

V2 owner inspected his boat after the collision, and observed a large white scuff mark on his vessel. V2 owner also said the lettering was damaged on the side of the vessel. He estimated the damage to be approximately $2500.00 dollars. V2 owner said the vessel struck his vessel with the swim deck as the vessel was being maneuvered. 

V2 owner was later mailed a victim rights form in reference to this case. V2 owner was also given the report number for his insurance company. An attempt was made to locate the run vessel but was unable to locate it at the time. 

My axon body worn camera was activated during this incident.

This concludes my involvement in this case.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0021
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was ejected from his jet ski while jumping a swell in the lake.  As he was ejected his left shoulder struck the left (port) foot rest of the ski.  Treatment or transport refused at the scene.  Subject was transported by friend to Abrazo ER on Lake Pleasant Prkwy.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0022
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/8/2018 I responded to the area of bass bay at Lake Pleasant Regional Park for a call of a sunken boat. Upon arrival I contacted subjects who were both aboard the vessel when it went down. I contacted Operator1 and ensured him, and Subject, were not injured. Operator1 stated they were fishing on the west side of Bass Bay when they went to leave. Operator1 said he made a sharp turn headed towards the main bay. When he did this the watercraft rocked to the left side allowing water to rush in. Operator1 said the sharp turn threw him out of the watercraft but Subject was able to stay in.

After being ejected from the watercraft, Operator1 said it filled up with water and sank within a minute and a half. Operator1 stated he grabbed a life jacket and a piece of the boat and swam to shore with Subject. I was unable to locate the watercraft using side scan sonar at this time.

When asking Operator1 what kind of boat it was he said a 14 foot aluminum john boat. When asked what size motor was on it he said they just upgraded to a 20HP from a 6HP. It is unknown what size motor the watercraft is rated for and is possible this played a factor in the boat accident.

Operator1 was not impaired by alcohol or drugs during the time of the accident. Both him and Subject stated they could swim and had the required equipment on board.

My MCSO issued body camera was active for this call.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0023
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:04:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/16/2018 at approximately 1300 hours, male Operator of vessel #1 stopped vessel #1 and voluntarily jumped from the vessel "for a Swim" in the North Basin of Lake Havasu, near the Windsor State Park Personal Watercraft Launch Ramp. The weather conditions on 06/16/2018 were high winds and rough waves. As vessel #1 drifted, he began to struggle. The Subject then subsequently descended under water and never resurfaced. Occupants on vessel #1 attempted to throw victim a type II Personal Floatation Device, with negative results. Victim descended under water and never resurfaced. The environmental conditions were windy.  On 06/19/2018, subject was discovered floating in same area. subject was then recovered in same area.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0024
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/17/2018 at approximately 1307 hours, I was dispatched to a welfare check by MCSO radio of a possible sinking boat and people in the water at Coles Bay, Lake Pleasant Regional Park. It was later discovered the incident was a sinking boat and all people on board were accounted for.

Both occupants on board were picked up by another boater and his family until MCSO Sheriff''s Deputy''s arrived on scene. The boater who helped out did not see the incident happen. 

Operator said she was the operator and her boyfriend was a passenger. Boyfriend purchased the boat on Friday June 15, 2018 from Subject. The watercraft was still registered to Subject at the time of the incident. 

Operator told me they had been on the boat since 0530 am this morning (6/17/18). The boat had been working properly and they made sure the plug was in prior to leaving the dock. Around 1307 hours, Operator was leaving the back of Coles Bay and when she was near the no wake zone buoy she noticed water had entered the boat from the back and items were floating in the boat. Operator said lake water was coming over the back of the boat which caused it to sink. Operator and Boyfriend had several ice chest, gas cans, and a gas tank on board the small boat. All these items were recovered. Operator was using the main outboard motor and a trolling motor that was attached to the bow of the boat before it sank.

Operator and Boyfriend made arrangements with Tow Boat U.S. to recover the boat. 

Estimated damages are about $2200.00. The watercraft was not insured. 

///Nothing Further///

Overloading and heavy weather were noted as causes.  The winds were strong.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0025
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/19/2018 at approximately 1000 hours while at the north ramp in spring harbor at lake pleasant, watercraft #1 was pushing away from the dock and was occupied by 4 subjects. 

Watercraft #2 a rental pontoon boat occupied by an unidentified driver and the listed passenger, was coming into the dock and rapidly accelerated, (possibly by accident). This action caused the pontoon boat to strike watercraft #1 in the center port side hull area causing fiberglass and gelcoat damage above the listed minimum. 

The operator of vessel #1 while at the scene stated they would call in a report if the damage was over the listed minimum. The complainant stated they could not see any damage to vessel #2.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0026
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Summary
On May 9th 2018 at 1630 I received a call for a vessel accident that occurred at the Wahweap Marina on P Dock. I walked down to P dock slip where surveyed the damage to Houseboat "Good As It Gets" and Houseboat "Gettin'' Wet".

Initial Call
I received a call for a multiple vessel accident that occurred at the Wahweap Marina. I went to "P" Dock where I met with owner of "Good as it gets". I asked OPERATOR1 what had happened on this accident.

Investigation
I had OPERATOR1 provide a written statement about the damage that had occurred. "At approximately 4:20pm-2 Employees (Aramark) were bringing a vessel " Gettin'' Wet" into slip with no power by pushing with a work boat. I asked them if the boat had power and they answered "no". I stated to please not to try and bring the boat into the slip this way as you have no control. They continued to push it in my boats direction. At this point I yelled to stop as you will hit my boat. They continued and rammed the starboard rear pushing the Seadoo Jet Ski thru the rear panel of my houseboat Good as it gets. They then continued to back out further rubbing our Jet Ski and boat. We do have a video of the accident.
I photographed the damage to both vessels.

I went to talk with Aramark vessel captain and deckhand about the accident. I identified the captain as OPERATOR3 and asked him to provide a written statement. HIs statement: "While docking boat from a stern tow into slip side got blown off to port missing approach and I went to full stop to decrease contact with the houseboat on port side. Before vessels being towed made contact with vessel. I made a report to my manager of the incident and possible damages.

The deckhand stated: "At 4:15 on May 9th 2018 I was tasked to help Captain (OPERATOR3) move a boat from boat tours to its slip. The wind was starting to pick up. We were parking the boat in slip when we were blown over to the back of another slip. There were two jet skis located on the back of the houseboat. There was little room to maneuver. We came too close to the jet skis. I counted down the distance till we rubbed the jet ski and caused it to move forward and break the panel on the back of the houseboat. We talked to the owner and then reported it to the marina manager.

Damage
Damage had occurred to both houseboats and the personnel watercraft (PWC) on the back of Houseboat "As Good As It Gets". The damage to "As Good As It Gets" consisted of damage to the rear starboard skirt paneling divider that separates the rear deck from the lower loading platform. This damage of the skirt was about 12 inches long and 8-10 inches wide. Due to the damage the whole panel will need to be replaced in this section. Two PWCs were stationary and out of the water where they were on their docking ramp. As houseboat "Getting'' Wet" was attempting to enter into slip the wind blew them over toward houseboat "As Good As It Gets" thus striking the starboard PWC into the skirt paneling. Damage also occurred to the rear of PWC. This damage was to the support bracket to the rear seat on the starboard side. There were also scratches to the fiberglass near the bracket.

Damage to "Getting'' Wet" consisted of damage to the port and starboard bow. The damage was dents to the aluminum hull just below the rub rail. The dents are about 14-18 inches long, 8-11 inches wide and 1-2 inches deep. There was also damage to the port side bow beam rub rail near the swinging door where it tore out and damaged the rubber rub rail from its track.

I estimate repairs for "As Good As It Gets" to be around $1000 to $2000.
I estimate repairs for "Gettin...


BARDID: AZ-2018-0027
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Roosevelt, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday 5/27/2018 at approximately 1848 hours, the Maricopa Co. Sheriff''s Office (MCSO) received reports stating two personal watercraft (PWC) collided in the main bay of Apache Lake, just south of the resort and beyond the buoy line.  Reporting parties stated all four total occupants of the two involved vessels had been ejected into the water and were injured.  All occupants were picked up by a Good Samaritan who placed them on his boat awaiting rescue.

MCSO personnel arrived to the scene at about 1859 hours and provided emergency medical services for the injured parties.  All persons on the crashed vessels were transported to regional trauma centers for their injuries.  Three air-medical helicopters were summoned to the MCSO Apache Lake Aid Station to transport the three most seriously injured children.  The fourth injured child was transported from the lake by ground ambulance.

Both PWC are owned by the same person.  Owner permitted his 13 year-old son Operator2 to operate a black and white Sea Doo.  V2 sustained moderate right-sided bow damage in the crash.  Owner also permitted his 14 year-old nephew to operate his other PWC which sustained heavy damage to the entire bow and handlebars.

The exact circumstances of the crash are unknown.  No witnesses to the crash itself were located or identified.  The four total children onboard the vessels sustained head injuries with some extent of retrograde amnesia, so I was unable to ascertain the sequence of the crash from the passengers.   However, based upon the serious mechanism of injuries, and extent of damage to the yellow watercraft, excessive speeds were determined to play a factor in the collision.  Operator2 later told another Deputy he and Operator1 were operating the two PWCs in a nearly parallel manner, maneuvering the vessels to splash one another.  At some point, Owner said one of the PWCs crossed into the path of the other resulting in both vessels capsizing and ejecting all occupants into the lake.

Every passenger was found to be wearing an appropriately-sized personal flotation device at the time of rescue.  All passengers were accounted for and taken aboard a passing boat within moments of the crash.  There were no indications of drug or alcohol impairment in this incident.  None of the PWC operators had attended a boating safety class, per their parents.  Additionally, none of the operators were known to have substantial experience operating watercraft.

Follow-up reporting from emergency medical services revealed all passengers survived the incident.  However, total injuries from this crash consisted of multiple fractures, lacerations, and concussion-type symptoms suffered by the victims.

This ends the brief synopsis at this time.  For more detailed information, please reference MCSO Incident Report: IR18015531.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0028
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING N/B THROUGH THE BRIDGEWATER CHANNEL WHEN VESSEL 1 WHO WAS HEADING S/W CUT ACROSS HIS LANE OF TRAVEL AND HIT THE THROTTLE CAUSING THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL 1 TO COLLIDE WITH THE BOW OF VESSEL TWO. THIS WAS ON VIEWED BY OFFICERS WHO WERE TRAVELING IN A FULLY MARKED PATROL BOAT DIRECTLY BEHIND VESSEL 2.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0029
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE ARIZONA SIDE OF THE RIVER WHEN A BOAT PASSED BY CAUSING WAVES THAT THREW THE DRIVER FROM THE SKI.  THE SKI TURNED OFF THEN DRIFTED INTO A GIRL ON THE SHORELINE.  SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AS A PRECAUTION BUT WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE ONLY MINOR INJURIES.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0030
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 NORTH ON RIVER 500BLK RIVERFRONT. DRIVER OF VESSEL ONE MADE A LEFT HAND TURN CUTTING IN FRONT OF VESSEL 2 NORTH BOUND ON RIVER, CAUSING COLLISION. DRIVER OF VESSEL 1 COMPLAINED OF LEFT SIDE OF CHEST AND LEFT SHOULDER HURTING. DRIVER OF VESSEL 1 DENIED MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE OPERATOR OF V1 ADMITTED TO CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND IS BELIEVED TO BE A CAUSITIVE FACTOR THAT RESULTED IN THE CITATION FOR CARELESS OPERATION.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0031
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-25-18, at approx 1752 hrs. Vessel 1 was traveling north through the bridgewater channel when the driver failed to operate the boat away from vessels that were properly moored on the east bank. Vessel 1 was too close to the vessels that were moored and the driver slammed the vessel into reverse to stop from hitting a vessel located in front of him. 

Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 that was properly moored behind him causing damage to vessel 2. The driver was later found to be operating the vessel under the influence of an intoxicating beverage. (.148 / .142) Operator was arrested for oui and later transported to the lake havasu city police dept where he was booked cited and held for court.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0032
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/06/2018 at approximately 1725 hours, a rental Jet ski being operated by operator2 rear ended a second rental Jet ski being operated by her father.  The front of v2 Jet ski hit v1 in the back knocking him into the water.  The accident caused multiple injuries to v1 operator and he was later transported by ground ambulance to Honor Health Deer Valley Emergency.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0033
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Scottsdale, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 3, 2018 personnel from the Bartlett Lake Marina advised me of a watercraft collision involving a rental that had occurred the day prior. 

On June 2, 2018 at approximately 1830 hours, Operator was operating vessel #1 with 8 other occupants on board inside the no wake zone at the Bartlett Lake Marina. Operator, who is a boat club member, was returning the vessel back to the marina after its daily use and was attempting to dock the vessel into its designated slip, which was the last slip south of the dock. During the docking process, Operator maneuvered the watercraft wide right, moving away from the slip and at some point lost control of the vessel, striking the opposite side dock with the rear port side pontoon. The watercraft continued down the fingers striking the PWC floating deck before slowing enough for a marina member to jump aboard and take control of the watercraft. 

Marina personnel notified a supervisor and about 10-15 minutes after the collision, marina staff member, boarded the sinking vessel and operated it to shore where it was trailered and taken off the water without further incident. 

Deputy contacted the operator or vessel #1, via telephone. During the telephonic interview, Operator advised that while he was coming in from the lake to return the watercraft at the marina, he was attempting to bring the watercraft into one of the "end" slips on the boat dock. Operator said that as he was making a "hard" U-turn and had to back the watercraft up due to missing the boat slip. After backing the watercraft down, he put the watercraft in forward motion, and when he did, the boat hit something under the water. 

Deputy asked Operator if he knew what he hit. Operator said no. Operator said that after hitting the unknown object, marina workers jumped on board the watercraft and assisted bringing the watercraft into the boat slip. Due to the fact that this report was taken the next day, and since the occupants were not available at the time, Deputy was only able to obtain partial passenger information. I conducted a walk-through of the area. I observed the dock frame under the wooden top surface was dented inward. I looked into the water near the area of impact and could not see any objects under the water near the surface. I later conducted follow up to observe the damage of vessel #1. Vessel #1 sustained rear port side damage to the end cap of the pontoon consistent with a hard side impact.   

All damages were estimated by the Bartlett Lake Marina personnel. 

Nothing Further///


BARDID: AZ-2018-0034
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-16-18 at 1750hrs, an operator of a red PWC struck the jetty in front of the first aid while making a turn. Injuries were sustained by the operator. Damage to the PWC included cracks to the hull on the port side in the area of the bow and stern.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0035
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-TOPOCK GORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/21/18 at approximately 0800 hours, i was dispatched to an area near blankenship bend on the colorado river north of lake havasu. The call was about a possible injury boat crash were several people were ejected from a vessel and the vessel was sinking.

We responded via patrol boat. We arrived at approximately 0845 hours. I observed 4 male subjects on board another vessel. We were waved down and advised all 4 males were on the vessel that crashed further up river.

I spoke with the operator of the vessel at this time. He advised he was traveling north near the sand bar at approximately 130 mph. Prior to the first (east bound curve) south of the sand bar, he slowed down to approximately 90 mph. As he was exiting the first turn he began to chine walk, this caused his starboard sponson to catch and spin the vessel. All subjects were ejected from the vessel but no injuries were sustained. No subjects were wearing pfds but all subjects could swim.

Directly after the incident a passing boat arrived to pick the occupants out of the water.

I asked what level the trim was at during the incident, he advised approximately 1/3 up. I asked if he had input any steering during the incident, he advised he did turn to the left. I asked if anyone had been consuming alcohol, he advised no.

After checking operator it was determined he was not impaired during the incident.

The vessel they were on had completely submerged to where only the sponsons were visible. No other damage was visible at this time but the vessel was estimated to be totaled. Towboat us arrived on scene and took over recovery operations as sgt and myself returned the occupants to the havasu marina.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0036
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 CONTINUE STRAIGHT AND DID NOT TURN IN TIME TO AVOID VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 2''S ENGINE WAS OFF AND IT WAS NOT UNDER POWER AND TRIED TO TURN LEFT.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON THE FRONT, STARBOARD SIDE.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0037
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-SITE SIX
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/28/18 at approximately 1730 hours, i responded to the crazy horse launch ramp in response to a sinking vessel with several kids and adults on bored. En route i was advised a second vessel assisted them to the shore line and gave the passengers a ride to the docks at crazy horse. On scene i spoke to the occupants while deputy gathered the vessel information.

Operator''s statement: Operator advised he was traveling north bound passed the island, almost in line with winsor beach, when a large wave crested the bow of his vessel. He advised he immediately throttled down from approximately twenty miles per hour to almost zero. At this time the vessels bow nose dived taking on more water. He advised the children that were sitting up front were brought to the back of the boat.

After they took on the water he advised the pumps did not appear to be keeping up and he believed they were swamping. Shortly after a passing vessel assisted them by towing them to the shore line and transporting the occupants to the docks. 

He advised they had launched from the topock marina earlier in the day. He advised he did have a few beers earlier in the day and he agreed to be submitted to fst''s. The final results of the fst''s and pbt were he was not showing signs of impairment and his bac was approximately a .019.

Speaking to all other witnesses the stories of each matched the original.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0038
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Scottsdale, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 02/18/18 at 1021 hours, I was dispatched via telephone to a Boating Accident incident that occurred on Bartlett Lake near Little Dam Cove on 02/17/18 between 1700 hours and 1730 hours. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office dispatch advised that the caller was reporting that the vessel that he was on, suddenly started to take on water and later sank. I advised MCSO dispatch that I would contact Subject by telephone.

    At approximately 1021 hours, I contacted Subject by telephone. I asked Subject what happened. Subject said that while he and the registered owner of vessel #1, which was a blue 16 foot Glasstron watercraft were making their way towards the near the dam they observed that the vessel started to take on water near the starboard stern  of the vessel. Once they observed the water, they started to make their way towards the shoreline, where they were able to tie the watercraft off to a rock along the shoreline. Subject said that the vessel sank, and the bow of the vessel remained above the water. I asked Subject if the bilge plug was installed in the vessel. Subject said yes.  Subject said that the registered owner of the watercraft was en-route to his residence and he was calling to report the incident. 

    Deputy and I launched MCSO watercraft LP-81 and located Vessel #1 inside Little Dam Cove which is southeast of the dam. I took digital photographs of the vessel and obtained GPS coordinates.

    After taking the photographs and obtain GPS coordinates, I again contacted Subject and Operator via Subject''s telephone. I spoke to Operator about the incident. Operators''s statement coincided with Subject''s. Operator advised that he was operating the vessel at the time of the incident. Operator also advised that there was personal property that was lost in the amount of approximately $2000, which included a $700 drone. I asked Operator to email me a list of items lost with the total amount. I later contacted Operator and asked him what the value of vessel#1 was. Operator estimated the value to be approximately $6000. Operator also advised me that he had contacted his insurance company, which he advised me was Geico (see below for insurance information) and they were making arrangements to remove Vessel #1 from the lake. Operator advised that he and Subject were picked up by one of the Bartlett Lake Marina Employees and transported to the marina from the shoreline.
 

    There is nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0039
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Carefree, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/30/2018 at about 1015 hours, Operator2 reported that his boat was hit by Jet Ski and the Jet Ski left the scene without giving his information or the information of the registered owner of the Jet Ski. The victim, Operator2, stated they were just outside the no wake line in neutral at SB Cove. While getting ice for his passenger, his boat was hit by a jet ski on the port side. After the accident, the operator of the Jet Ski refused to stay at the scene and left. 

V2 occupant stated that she hit her left arm in the boat due to the impact and he foot was injured further. Medical was declined.

Operator2''s boat had a large dent on the left side that was pushed in about a foot and about four feet long. There was other damage to the top railing part of the boat due to the impact. 

Operator2 escorted me to the campsite of the suspect. The suspect and jet ski was located. Operator1 also first told me that he left because he was low on gas. This was later found to be a false statement and he left because he was scared and has never been in that position and did not know what to do so he left. See the MCSO report for further details. Operator1 was arrested for leaving the scene of the accident and not providing information per law.

I checked the jet ski Operator1 was riding at the time of the accident. I noted that it had plenty of fuel contrary to what Operator1 was saying that it was almost out of fuel. I did not note any visible damage to the Jet Ski. The Jet Ski was a 2000 multi colored Yamaha Wave Runner, bearing Arizona Boat Registration. It was registered to one of the subjects at the campsite.

Operator1 was cited and released for ARS 5-350C, Reckless Operation, 3 misdemeanor and ARS 5-349B, Failure to give required information in relation to the boating accident, 3 Misdemeanor.

I responded to the campsite and spoke to subject due to the camp due to the information received from Operator1. I advised Subject about the information I received from Operator1 about how the incident unfolded. In summary, I advised him Operator1 told me they were side by side, Operator1 stated Subject accelerated in out in front of Operator1 and at about ten feet Subject went in front of Operator1 and began going back and forth splashing operator1. 

Subject agreed that the information was correct. With that information, I advised Subject of the violation he committed, Reckless Operation (operating within 60 feet of the other watercraft and splashing him), and that I was going to issue him a citation for the violation. That was due to the fact that with Subject splashing him, it hindered Operator1''s vision, water on his glasses, and when he tried to wipe them off with his hand, Operator1 let off the throttle losing power which caused him to hit the victim’s boat. Subject told me he understood.

Subject was cited and released for ARS 5-350C, Reckless Operation, 3 Misdemeanor. Subject’s father was present and advised of the situation.
 
I will download all the photos I took during this incident to a CD and will impound them as evidence.

This incident was recorded with my office issued body worn camera. It will be uploaded to Evidence.com as per policy. 

Nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0040
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/28/2018 at approximately 1020 hours, operator was traveling east of Balance Rock heading towards the Four Lane boat ramp (northwest), at 45-50 mph when he saw a rolling wave coming towards him. Once Operator noticed the rolling wave he let off of the throttle however, the rolling wave made contact with the boat which made it pitched sideways causing water to flow over the stern sinking the boat. Operator was forced to jump off the boat into the water where another boater came to his aid. Operator was uninjured during the incident. Operator was transported to the Four lane boat ramp where he was reunited with his family.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0041
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
During this single vessel crash, vessel 1 was traveling south at approximately 45 miles per hour, outside the no wake zone of the south ramp of windsor. 

At this time the vessel struck a wake created by another vessel. During this incident the operator advised she let go of the steering column as she panicked and did not know what to do. 

Both occupants were ejected off the starboard side, while wearing their pfds.

The passenger was complaining of possible injuries and felt as though she could not move properly.

The operator and victim’s mother, who were on a near by jet ski, arrived to secure her. A passing boat arrived on scene to assist until medical arrived. 

Medical was able to secure her to a back board while in the water and transport her to the windsor launch ramp, where she was tranported to the lake havasu medical center.

No alcohol was involved with this crash.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0042
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/23/2018 at approximately1252 hours, Operator was operating his jet ski with his friend when they hit a large wake caused by a passing boat causing the operator and passenger to be thrown off the jet ski. Operator sustained an injury to the right side of his chest. Operator hit the water with enough force to cause him to pass out and become face down in the water. He was rescued by others on a boat and transported to the Scorpion Bay Marina to meet with Peoria Fire and Maricopa County Deputies. Operator was transported to JCL Deer Valley Hospital by PMT Ambulance for further treatment. His injuries were not life threatening.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0043
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was pulling into its slip, bow-on, when a strong gust of wind kicked up and pushed it back and around.  Vessel 1 turned to the starboard and struck Vessel 2, which was docked in its slip, on the stern, port-side corner with Vessel 1''s bow, starboard-side corner.  This contact knocked off a flood-light, bent a rail and tore some screen/netting covering the rail.  All damage was sustained by Vessel 2.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0044
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/04/2018 at approximately 1728 hours, a wake board boat hit several waves and took on water.  In an attempt to stop the water from coming in the front of the boat, the operator accelerated which caused the front end to submerge causing more water to enter the boat.  When the operator let off the throttle, the boat floated up and then slowly rolled over capsizing at the entrance to Humbug Cove at Lake Pleasant.  All passengers on board were forced into the water.  No one reported any injuries.  They were assisted by Towboat US who took all the passengers to shore and later recovered the vessel.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0045
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: carbon monoxide buildup
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/04/2018 at approximately 1757 hours, Operator was removing a ski rope that was entangled in the propeller of his boat. Operator left the engine running while he was removing the rope. Operator would go under water then resurface take a breath then go back down. Witness'' said the last time he went under he did not resurface. They said one of his friends jumped in and was able to find him and pull him to the surface and bystanders performed CPR and revived Operator. He was transported to JCL Deer Valley by Peoria Fire Ambulance for further treatment for carbon monoxide exposure. 

Nothing Further


BARDID: AZ-2018-0046
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday July 09, 2018 at about 1416 hours, I contacted subject by telephone reference a boating accident he wanted to report which took place on July 5, 2018 at about 1530 hours in the Agua Fria channel upstream from 1702 rock. 

Upon contacting Subject he related to me he and his family were heading upstream from 1702 rock, pulling a subject surfing, in the normal traffic pattern approximately 35 yards away from shore when the boat hit an unmarked item below the surface of the water. This item which was not able to be seen caused the transom of the boat to lift out of the water high enough to expose the propeller to the surfer being pulled behind the boat. 

He went on to tell me he was able to get the surfer back on board and noted there were no injuries to anyone else on board. The boat however was inoperable at this time and he hailed other boaters to come to their aid and tow them back to the boat ramp to remove the boat from the water. Subject stated when he put the boat on the trailer he was able to observe the propeller was destroyed and there were large gouges in the fiberglass hull. He estimated the size as being 2 1/2 wide by 2 1/2 long. He then transported the boat and trailer to Germane Watercraft to obtain estimates for the repairs needed. The other two subjects on board the watercraft during the incident were his son and his friend who also lives with them as they both finish their education at ASU. Subject2 was the surfer at the time of the incident and he also did not have any injuries to report.

It should be noted operator has started to file an online claim with the Maricopa County Parks Service for the damages as he did not see any markings of and hazards at the time of the incident. He has also provided a few photographs of the damage and the area of occurrence, see attached.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0047
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-05 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: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 AND V2 WERE TRAVELLING UP THE ARIZONA SIDE OF THE RIVER.  V2 SWERVED TO AVOID ANOTHER VESSEL TRAVELLING NORTH AND SLOWED DOWN.  V1 WAS APPROX. 10-20'' BEHIND V2 AND WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP BEFORE STRIKING V2.  BOTH PARTIES WERE UNINJURED.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0048
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a board on the end of a rope and had gone past subject, who was in the water.  Subject grabbed the rope and was pulled briefly.  Vessel 1 was placed in reverse gear to slow and stop it.  The tow-rope became caught in the propeller and was pulled in.  Subject was caught in the rope and pulled into the propeller before the boat''s engine was turned off.  Subject''s leg was lacerated in two places by the propeller.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0049
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/7/2018 at approximately 1118 hours, vessel #2 (bass boat) owned and operated by subject was anchored on the east side of Roadrunner Island fishing.

 Rented vessel #1 (Jet Ski) owned by subject2 and operated by subject3 struck vessel #2. Vessel #2 was facing south when the port side hull of his boat was struck with the bow of vessel #1. Both boaters exchanged several derogatory words to each other. 

Vessel #2 believed vessel #1 left the scene of the accident which they did not. Both vessels met in the no wake area just east of the 10 lane boat ramp and exchanged several more inappropriate comments prior to getting to vessel #1''s camp site. Information was exchanged and MCSO was called to the scene.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0050
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF V1 WAS TRAVELLING SOUTH ON THE COLORADO RIVER NEAR THE CENTER.  THE OPERATOR MADE A SHARP TURN CAUSING HIM TO BE THROWN OVER THE FRONT OF THE JETSKI.  AS THE OPERATOR WAS BEING EJECTED FROM THE JETSKI, HE STRUCK THE HANDLEBAR WHICH CAUSED A 6-8" LACERATION FROM HIS UPPER HIP TO HIS UPPER THIGH.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0051
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Scottsdale, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/07/18 at1353 hours, Deputy and I were working uniform patrol on Bartlett Lake near Bartlett Flats on board Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office watercraft LP-81. A male subject, who was operating a yellow personal watercraft, pulled up to our watercraft and advised us that his daughter''s watercraft (Vessel #1) started to sink as she was operating it.  The subject asked us to follow him to where her daughter was which was along the shoreline of Tempe Beach.

    Upon our arrival at Tempe beach, we observed a red Bombardier RXT 215 personal watercraft (PWC) beached along the shoreline. The aft end of the PWC was submerged in the water. After beaching our watercraft, the subject who made contact with us earlier and who’s the owner of the PWC, a male subject removed the seat cover and showed us the inside of the engine compartment. The engine compartment was completely full of water and the engine was completely under water. 

    I made contact with the operator, a female subject. I asked Operator what happen. Operator advised me that while she was traveling south on the lake, the PWC started to slow down for unknown reasons. Operator said that when she let off the throttle, the PWC started to sink causing her to fall into the lake. Operator advised me that her son who was the passenger, remained on Vessel #1 while it sank. 

    Subject advised me that there was approximately $3500 in damages due to the engine would probably need to be replaced. 

    Both mine and Deputy MCSO body worn cameras were activated during the contact.

    There is nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0052
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 7, 2018 at approximately 2000 hours, Arizona Game and Fish Department Officers  responded to a sunken boat in Cholla Cove on the Nevada Shore on Lake Mohave.  The occupants of the boat stated that they were attempting to leave the cove when a wave came over the bow.  The occupants sitting in the bow moved to the rear of the boat and water started coming over the stern.  The boat then sank.  All occupants were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident.  When the officers arrived on scene the boat was already pulled on shore and the occupants were actively bailing the water out of it.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0053
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Phoenix, AZ
County: Maricopa
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: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/19/2018 at approximately 1618 hours on Lake Pleasant, a PWC operated by operator2 made a hard left turn in front of a PWC operated by operator1.  Operator1 was unable to slow or turn his PWC in time to avoid a collision with Operator2.  Operator1''s PWC struck Operator2''s PWC on the left side center.  The impact knocked Operator2 off his PWC into the lake and caused a compound fracture of his lower left leg.  He was loaded onto Peoria Fire''s Rescue boat and later transported by ground ambulance to Deer Valley Hospital for treatment.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0054
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 2, 2018 at approximately 1820hrs, while on duty within Glen Canyon NRA, I was dispatched to a capsized vessel on the Wahweap Bay side of the Castle Rock Cut, with a report of people in the water. I arrived on scene and observed an individual wearing a PFD in the water attempting to pull a capsized vessel towards the shoreline. I instructed the swimmer to board an assisting US Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel. We side tied with NPS V258 to the sinking vessel and towed it approximately 20ft to the shoreline, where we attached an anchor with hazard marker and released the vessel in approximately 4ft of water.

I made contact with the owner of the vessel. OPERATOR Stated that his wife and two children were safely aboard a good Samaritans vessel with no injuries. OPERATOR, in a completed witness statement, stated that while exiting into the Wahweap Bay side of the Castle Rock Cut (direction of travel NW) his vessel encountered a large wake from a passing tour boat. The wake crashed over the bow thus causing his vessel to take on a large amount of water. He tried to reverse towards the shoreline but then instructing his family to abandon ship over the bow. The vessel fully capsized with just approximately 2ft of the bow remaining above the surface, as was the case when I arrive on scene.

I informed OPERATOR that he will be responsible for the recovery of the vessel and Aramark Executive Services would be available to assist the following morning. OPERATOR stated that he would attempt to recover the vessel himself the following day. I returned to the area on the afternoon of July 3, 2018 and the vessel had already been recovered. Estimated damage sustained, is the total value of a 1997 Sea Ray 175, approximately $7500.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0055
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was attempting to load his boat when the rough water pushed his boat into the rocky area by Cholla Boat Ramp. The boat's jets were blocked with sediment and the boat lost power. The boat then began striking the rocks in the area. The majority of the damage is to the bottom of the boat. It has several chips out of the fiberglass.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0056
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
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: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Investigation
Operator of vessel 1 (V1) bearing Arizona registration A, was travelling north on the Colorado River, on the Arizona side of the river near South Davis Camp. Operator of vessel 2 (V2) bearing Arizona registration, was also travelling north on the Colorado River near the same location as Operator1.

While travelling north, Operator2 made a u-turn in order to head south on the river. Operator2 reported to looking around him before making a u-turn. Operator2 reported seeing V1 behind him to the right. Operator2 reported seeing a third vessel travelling south on the river. Operator2 reported he slowed to approximately 5 to 10 miles per hour (MPH), waiting for the third vessel to pass. After the third vessel passed, Operator2 began his turn. Through the turn, Operator2 noticed V1 was now on his left approaching quickly. Operator2 was ejected from V2 into the air. Operator2 was not able to get back on V2 due to pain in his left leg. Operator2 was able to hold on to a vessel until we arrived.

While travelling north, Operator1 was behind V2. Operator1 reported travelling at approximately 25 to 30 MPH. Operator1 reported he was approximately 15 feet from V2 when V2 made a u-turn down river. Operator1 reported Operator2 did not look before Operator2 made the turn. V1 struck V2, causing Operator1 to be ejected from V1. Operator1 reported V1 hit the front of V2. Operator1 was able to get back on V1 and remained on scene until we arrived.

The port side bow of V1, struck the port side of V2 approximately mid ship. Upon collision, Operator2''s left leg took a direct hit from V1, causing Operator2''s left femur to be fractured, mid shaft. Upon collision, it is reported that Operator2 was ejected from V1 consequently sending Operator2 into the air, landing in the river. Operator1 reported to being ejected from V1 during the collision.

V1 had fiberglass damage to the port side bow. Total estimated cost for the damage is approximately $1500.

V2 had damage throughout the port side of the vessel, including the seat, plastics, gel coat damage and fiberglass damage. Total estimated cost for the damage is approximately $2500.

Conclusion
Based on my investigation, both Operator2 and Operator1 are found at fault for causing the collision. Due to the approximate angle of the collision, both Operator2 and Operator1 failed to take appropriate action to avoid the collision.

Operator1 was in violation of Operate without Education NRS 488.730, NAC 488.350, along with multiple Inland Vessel Navigation Rules, including Rule 5 Look Out, Rule 6 Safe Speed, Rule 7 Risk of Collision and Rule 8 Action to Avoid Collision, NRS 488.540, NAC 488.430.

Operator2 was in violation of Operate without Education NRS 488.730, NAC 488.350 along with multiple Inland Vessel Navigation Rules, including Rule 5 Look out, Rule 7 Risk of Collision and Rule 8 Action to Avoid a Collision NRS 488.540, NAC 488.430.

No enforcement action was taken.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0057
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tonto Basin, AZ
County: Gila
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating his boat when something struck the propeller. The motor did not work. Operator began using the trolling motor to get back to the ramp. The trolling motor''s propeller struck something and broke off. Operator was able to get the boat to Grapevine Island. He tied the boat up as a storm began to roll in. Operator left the boat tied to the island and let the storm pass. He then asked for our assistance in getting the boat to the ramp.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0058
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-TOPOCK
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in activity equip
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
This is a single vessel injury crash

Vessel one was stationary, just south of mohave rock on the arizona side, just prior to the crash. Occupants were waiting for male subject to get seated on the towable before taking off.

While taking off, traveling north, victim was holding onto the tow rope, feeding it into the water. 

While accelerating the tow rope became tight and caught the tip of the ring finger on victims right hand. This caused an amputation of the tip of her finger.

Victim was transported to the north ramp of windsor to meet with medical. She was then transported to the lake havasu medical center.

Alcohol was not a factor in this crash.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0059
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/21/2018 at approximately 1512 hours, operator of Vessel #1, was launching vessel #1 from the WIndsor Beach; New Launch Ramp and motored over to the bouy line just west of the launch ramp. At this time, operator stated he smelled gasoline and then motored the vessel back near the Launch Ramp between the dock and the beach, north of the ramp when vessel #1 caught fire. The fire started in the engine bay of Vessel #1 and then consumed vessel #1 in its entirety on the beach north of the New Launch Ramp.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0060
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
***Axon event***

On 05/28/2018 at approximately 1853 hours, operator1 was arrested for hit and run (ars title 5, 5-349f) at 94 london bridge rd (sign #19 channel) after she struck the rear of a boat with the personal watercraft she was operating at sign #19 (channel) and left the area without stopping and providing the state required information to the property owner.

The operator of vessel #1 (operator1) was exiting the beach area. As she left the beach, she circled around and used the throttle and crashed into the rear of moored vessel #2 causing damage. Operator1 left the area without providing the state required information and was contacted upon return. Operator1 denied crashing into vessel#2 and stated she crashed into another vessel at which the owner did not request a report. Several witnesses observed operator1 crash into vessel #2 which could have been a result of an ongoing disorderly conduct between both parties that day.

It should be noted that the registered owner of vessel #2 sold the vessel to witness and the paperwork was in the transfer process during this incident. 

Photos of both vessels added to case file via evidence.com.



See witness statements for further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0061
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-1-18 at approximately 1430 hours, after riding on a float behind a boat at Lake Pleasant, subject slipped while trying to board the boat, and received a cut to the top of her left foot.  She refused medical transport, choosing to have friends transport her for medical attention. The laceration was approximately 2" and is believed to require stitches.  The investigating officer believed the injury was the result of the victim making contact with the propeller that was not in gear at the time or the injury would have been much more severe.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0062
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/30/2018 I responded to the area just north of Vista Point at Lake Pleasant Regional Park for a boating accident without injuries. Additional details provided to me by dispatch stated a watercraft was traveling at a high rate of speed and struck an island. The complainant was near the island and said all parties on board were not injured and were ok.

I arrived on scene to find a white and yellow open bow single engine powerboat completely out of the water and on the island. There were 4 subjects who were outside of the watercraft and uninjured. I contacted the operator.

Operator stated he was traveling towards the Pleasant harbour 4 lane boat ramp at approximately 25-30 mph. He said he knows the lake like the back of his hand which was why he was traveling at those speeds when it was dark. Operator stated he was following the light at the point of the North Ramp at Pleasant Harbour when the island popped up out of nowhere. Operator said he did not see the island as it was only about 5 feet out of the water. He was not using any lights besides his navigation lights at the time of the operation.

The other 3 passengers who were on board were not injured and were not ejected from the watercraft when it struck the island.

There was significant damage to the bottom of the watercraft but there appeared to be no holes in the hull of the watercraft. The transom was broke and not able to function. The required life jackets were on board as well as a Type 4 throwable and the fire extinguisher.

On July 1, 2018 the watercraft was removed from the island by TowBoat U.S. Pictures of the damage were taken during daylight hours and were entered into the MCSO crime lab at Durango.

My mcso body camera was active.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0063
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Fort Mohave, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that she was operating V1 downriver on the Arizona side approximately 1 mile North of the Avi Casino. Operator stated she was operating V1 at a very fast rate of speed to which she would not estimate in miles per hour, but she did state she was near full throttle. Operator stated she was making sharp turns while operating at this high rate of speed and following one of the turns she was ejected from V1. 

Operator stated she hit rocks and was injured. Operator stated she was still on the water following ejection and not on the shoreline. Operator stated she self-rescued from the river and operated V1 back to the Avi Casino. 

Operator stated that her brother in law transported her to Valley View Medical Center. Operator stated she is not a very capable swimmer, but was wearing her personal flotation device at the time of the incident. Operator stated she had taken a boating safety course in Sacramento sometime in the past, but she could not remember who this class was instructed by or through. Operator denied alcohol consumption and showed no signs of impairment.

During the investigation at the Avi Casino V1 returned to the beach area. I spoke with subject who had just returned from riding V1. Subject stated that V1 operated without issue and the only new damage from the collision was fiberglass damage on the starboard side. Subject did not witness the incident. Subject stated his brother  was the owner of V1 and that Operator was an extended family member of owner.

Damage to V1 was noted as fiberglass damage, gel coat damage and damage to the starboard side rub rail. Damage was estimated at $1500.

Operator was operating at too great a speed, too close to the shoreline and making turns in a negligent manner causing her ejection from V1. Operator stated she struck rocks following her ejection and thus causing her injuries. Operator was solely at fault and injured in the collision.

No charges are pending at this time due to the collision being a single vessel, sole occupant collision resulting in significant injury to the occupant.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0064
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 7, 2018 at approximately 1910 hours, Vessel #1 was a drift near the Ten Lane Boat Ramp inside the Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Peoria, Arizona.  While drifting, the owner and her two sons noticed the transom of the boat beginning to sink. 

They attempted to turn on the bilge pumps but realized it was too late. They are unsure why the vessel a 1987 Sea Swirl began to sink. Operator said she was not wearing her life jacket at the time of the incident. They also had a couple of dogs on board the vessel at the time. Operator said she struggled to swim and stay afloat. She was able to obtain a life jacket and get it on. She attributed the life jacket to saving her from drowning. She said she would never get on a vessel again without one. 

The vessel did not fully sink as the bow of the boat was still visible. The vessel floated to the shoreline where they later retrieved the vessel from the water. Both of her sons were wearing their life jackets at the time of the incident. Operator said the vessel was purchased for $3000.00 dollars.

No one was injured and did not require any medical attention.

This concluded my involvement in this case.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0065
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
During storm Vessel 1 lost engine power. The Captain of Vessel 1 made several unsuccessful attempts to set anchor but was adrift. Captain also attempted to restart vessel without success. 

Vessel 2 approached and attempt to provide assistance and also lost power. Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were secured together with ropes when V1 was able to regain engine power. When vessel one attempted to maneuver, a rope got caught in the propeller again causing both Vessels to be adrift. 

Both Vessels drifted into the rocks at the dam sustaining damage and further damage was sustained as a result of vessel to vessel contact.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0066
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
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: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-21-18 at approximately 1714 hours, a 19 foot Conbrio Supra wake boat, being operated by its owner, was swamped and capsized by a wake as it was leaving Humbug Cove, Lake Pleasant.  No one was hurt in the incident.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0068
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, July 22, 2018, at approximately 1608 hours, mcso deputies were dispatched to saguaro lake in reference to an injury accident involving several personal watercrafts in the main bay of the lake.   During interviews with the operators and occupants of each personal watercraft, as well as witnesses, conflicted with what occurred during the incident.

One account provided by the occupants of vessel one indicated the operator of vessel two collided with them while racing another unknown jet ski. 

The account provided by the operator of vessel #2 advised while racing the occupants of vessel #1, side by side, the operator of vessel #1 unexpectedly turned in front of him; causing the collision.

Mcso boat accident investigator photographed both vessels and will be completing a supplemental report with his findings.

Nothing further


ONLY THE 16YOA FEMALE WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL FOR HER INJURIES , THE REMAINING 3 MINORS AND 1 ADULT WERE EVALUATED AND RELEASED WITHOUT FURTHER TREATMENT.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0069
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 27, 2018 at approximately 2037 hours, vessel #1 a 2014 bennington pontoon  boat was attempting to load on the trailer. Meanwhile vessel #2 a 2006 tahoe was also attempting to get to a trailer at the ten lane boat ramp.

The pontoon boat was on the western side and the tahoe was on the eastern side of the ten lane boat ramp. While trying to load their boats there was a large storm with winds of 65 miles per hour. This created hazardous water conditions and unsafe loading conditions. 

The pontoon boat was grounded by the large waves and wind. The pontoon was grounded approximately 5 feet from the waterline on both the concrete boat ramp and large boulders next to the boat ramp. 

Vessel #2 was attempting to get in to his trailer when he had a mechanical failure. The engine quit running and would not start again. With the heavy wind and waves his boat drifted to the western side of the ten lane boat ramp. 

Vessel #2 then became grounded on boulders and the dock. Where the boat became grounded was in contact with vessel #1. This caused damage to the port side of the pontoon boat. 

Vessel #2 took on a large amount of water as well when the engine failed. 

Digital photographs were taken of the boats. They were later placed on a cd-rom and entered into property and evidence. 

Both boats were insured. 

Operator of vessel #1 said he was trying to load his boat he had just purchased  when the storm caused his boat to ground. He said he then saw vessel #2 drifting and he became stuck as well.

Operator of vessel #2 said he was trying to get the boat to his trailer, when his engine failed. He attempted to start the engine again and it would not start. He then began taking water over the sides of the boat. He then drifted into vessel #1.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0070
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/28/2018 at 1527hrs, I responded to Saguaro Lake Aid Station, 14001 N Bush Hwy, in the Tonto National Forest, AZ, reference a person injured on a personal watercraft (PWC). Upon arrival, I contacted a subject sitting on the emergency dock. Victim was guarding his left side with his right arm.

Victim said he was operating a Kawasaki PWC and hit a wake. Victim was ejected into the water, and is unsure if he struck the PWC. Victim complained of lower left rib pain and pain on inhalation. Victim was extracted via MCSO patrol boat to Boat Ramp #1. Victim was turned over to AMR227 and transported to Banner Baywood Medical Center for further assessment and treatment.

The PWC did not sustain any damage and was turned over to family members Victim was with at the lake.

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0071
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/28/2018 at approximately 1956 hours I responded to the area of Scorpion Bay Marina at Lake Pleasant Regional Park for a call of an injured male subject. Upon my arrival I contacted operator Operator, and her injured husband. Victim had a cut to his head which was bleeding. After administering first aid to Victim to stop the bleeding I spoke with Operator and she told me the following.

While in the area of Buzzards Neck, Victim and she were anchored to the shoreline. While in the cove a large thunderstorm hit the Lake Pleasant Regional Park with winds upards of 50MPH. Operator said their boat broke free from the anchor line and began to drift from the shoreline to the opposite side of the cove. Operator attempted to move the boat back to shore but was unsuccessful and drifted into shore. Victim attempted to get off of the Pontoon boat using the ladder to step onto shore to try and secure the boat. As Victim was in the process of stepping down he slipped, falling backwards onto shore on a large rock, striking his head. Victim’s head began to bleed and it was at this time Operator made the trip across the Main Bay to Scorpion Bay Marina for help. The subject was impaired so it is believed his impairment was a factor in his falling from the boat's ladder onto the shore and hitting his head.



Operator did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the time of me interview with her. Operator was visually shaken up from the incident as Victim has a histoy of stroke. victim was transported by Peoria Fire to North Peoria Emergency Center for non life threatening injuries.

A diagram was not completed for this report as operator was not positive where it was they were at in the cove and was unable to take me back due to the circumstance of the storm which was still ongoing. I was only able to get a general area and that is the GPS coordinates which are attached to this report. The watercraft did not sustain any damage during this storm that was visible at the time this report was taken.

Photograhs were not taken of the watercraft or the injuries to Victim but the event was captured on my MCSO body camera.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0072
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANYON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Tortilla Flat, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/26/2018, at about 1425 hours, Deputy and I responded to a boating crash with injuries at Canyon Lake,Tortilla Flats, AZ. Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office dispatch advised a boat had crashed with several small children on board with three other adults. When we arrived on scene we were directed to the crash site by a nearby boater who was pointing in the direction of the where the boat was located. As I approached the watercraft which was tied to a tree and sticking half out of the water, with two males in the water near the boat and three females floating in the water just away from the boat. One of the males advised all people involved in the boating crash had lost consciousness. While I maintained control of the patrol boat, Deputies were able to get all three patients on the boat. 

Operator had sustained a compound fracture of his lower left leg, complained of pain from his hip, and had a full thickness laceration to the right side of his chin. Operator had also lost consciousness after the boating crash and could not recall how the crash occurred. 

Occupant3 had sustained minor laceration on her left arm but, had also lost consciousness because she believed she hit the front windshield. 

Occupant4 had an obvious laceration on her lower left leg above the ankle that was about the size of a quarter and she also stated she lost consciousness. 

Subject told us there was also 8 children with them during the boat accident but, a pontoon boat had collected all the kids and drove them back to the Canyon Lake Aid Station. 

When we  arrived at the Sheriff''s Aid Station,  Superstition Fire Department and AMR were waiting for us at the dock to provide Advance Support for all patients and to transport to local hospitals. Operator was flown out to Desert Banner by Air Evac 7 for his serious injuries but not life threatening. The two other patients were flown out to local trauma hospitals for further medical evaluation. 

The remaining children were evaluated by the fire department however they did not need any further assistance. They were picked up a family relative, and taken back to their residence with permission by the parents of the kids and the current guardian. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0073
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was anchored near shore at Davis Cove. The victim was sitting on the beach, partially in the water. The vessel was blown into the shoreline, causing the victim's foot to be caught under the pontoon of the vessel.  The victim recieved a laceration on her right ankle approximately 3-inches in length.  The patient self-transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center where she recieved 12 stitches and was released.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0074
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-KATHERINE LANDING
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of Saturday, July 21, 2018, US Park Ranger and I, US Park Ranger, were dispatched to a report of a sinking vessel near the entrance to Katherine Marina.  While en route to the vessel, we were flagged down by a passing watercraft, who led us to the listed vessel.  

On approach, I saw the vessel against the south wall of Pyramid Rock (RM 2A) and facing east.  The vessel was underwater, still floating, and being pushed against the rocks by the wind and waves.

I contacted the owner/operator, who told me he was operating the boat when the storm hit.  He turned his vessel around to head back to the marina when waves began crashing over the transom, causing the engine to fail.  He was unable to get the engine restarted.  The wind pushed his vessel broadside to the waves and further wave action began swamping his boat.  All four passengers existed the boat and were blown to the south side of Pyramid Rock, where they remain until recovery.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0075
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-12-18 at 1326hrs, operator of listed vessel while on the Colorado river (Davis Camp area) traveling north at a high rate of speed. Made a sharp left turn causing himself to be ejected off the vessel striking the rear view mirror with is body causing a laceration on the right side of the abdominal area. Operator was taken to local hospital for treat of his wound.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0076
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-21-18 at 1234hrs, operator of PWC number one heading north on the Colorado river in the 12oo blk of Riverfront drive. Struck operator of PWC number two as he was powerless and drifting with the current facing southeast. 

Operator of PWC number two jumped off PWC prior to impact. Operator of PWC number one did the same. Operator of PWC number one said he was looking behind him as he was traveling and did not see PWC number 2. Neither operator reported being injured.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0077
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LYMAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: St Johns, AZ
County: Apache
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Witness (survivor) described a calm water and weather during fishing trip. The wind began to gust and the operator decided it was time to get off the lake. Operator had little experience on the small, home make airboat. While trying to leave, Operator could not steer or control the boat in the gusting wind and waves. The airboat began to swamp. Survivor had PFD and left the vessel. 

Victim, Operator, entered water clutching the fuel container as a flotation device. He did not retrieve his PFD for unknown reasons. Survivor made it to shore. Victim struggled and eventually let go of gas container in an attempt to swim ashore. He flailed around and survivor went back and got him. Victim was moving but never spoke. Survivor pulled victim to shore where he became unconscious. CPR was initiated but victim died. Victim smelled heavily of gasoline from the gasoline container he used to float. Gasoline fumes may have contributed to his ability to swim and lose consciousness but unknown.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0078
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARTLETT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Carefree, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/11/2018 at about 1424 hours, Deputies and I were at the Bartlett Lake Marina. At that Time, we observed a boat approaching the marina above wake speed and subjects on board appearing to wave deputies down. When the boat got close, the subjects on board advised of an injured person on board. 

When the boat docked, a female passenger on board was sitting on the transom of the boat holding her knee. We were advised that she had a broken ankle. The unnamed citizens stated that they were heading towards the back of the lake when they saw the Jet Ski stop near the area of Alder Cove. They then heard screams for help from a subject in the water. They helped the female on their boat and noticed that she had a possible broken ankle. They transported her by their boat to the marina for medical help, while the rider of the Jet Ski went to notify their party of the incident. 

I identified the injured female verbally. Victim advised that she was the passenger on a jet ski with the operator who was her friend, when they hit a wake and she fell off. While falling off the Jet Ski she felt a pain to her ankle. Due to the information provided by her, I found that they were heading away from the marina near Alder Cove. 

I checked her ankle and noticed it was limp and deformed. I notified dispatch to that we were out with and injured person and to start medical for a broken ankle. Dispatch advised that Rural Metro was notified and was in route.

Victim was transported by boat to the Jojoba Boat Ramp where we met Rural Metro. Victim was loaded into the Rural Metro Ambulance and transported to the Jojoba parking lot to wait for her ride. When subject arrived, I spoke to her about the accident. She stated that she was not sure which way she was travelling, but they were heading away from the marina. She stated that she hit a wake from a boat and that’s when Victim fell off.

Victim was transport by private auto to Thompson Peak Hospital for treatment.

I contacted the other party of the group which had the Jet Ski. It was a read/white/and black 2008 Sea Doo, with Arizona registration. 

When I complete the required boat accident report in the Arizona Game and Fish Report Beam system and it is approved by my supervisor, I will complete a supplement and attach the Report Beam report.

Nothing further at this time.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0079
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:53:00
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: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-21-18 at 1453hrs, a injury watercraft accident reported at Davis Camp south beach BHC AZ. Driver on red rented PWC (vessel 1) headed north on river. Driver on yellow rented PWC (vessel 2) headed south on river. Driver of red pwc (vessel 1) turned in front of driver of yellow PWC (vessel 2).  Both operators should have turned to starboard with ample time to avoid the collision.  Additionally V2 should have been travelling downstream on the opposite side or middle of the river channel to ensure port to port passage as required by state and federal navigation rules. Both operators were ejected, and sustained injury.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0080
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 28, 2018 at approximately 1900 hours, there was a large storm cell which hit all of the Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Peoria, Arizona. Wind Gusts were upwards of 50 to 60 miles per hour. This storm created very large waves and wakes throughout the entire body of water.  The wind blew from the northeast to the southwest.  I was at the Ten Lane Boat Ramp observing the start of the storm and the utter chaos of the beginning of the storm. Most of the boats on the water began attempting to make it across the main bay of the lake when the winds were already upwards of 35-40 miles per hour. A large attempt was made by boat operators to load their boats on trailers while the weather created extremely unsafe conditions to load a boat on a trailer.

I then observed a black and white vessel tied up to the west boat dock at the Ten Lane. The vessel took large waves over the side of the boat and the back of the boat. The operator then untied it from the dock and drove it around the other side of the dock. The operator then began taking large waves over the back of the boat and I could observe the boat beginning to sink.  I then observed the boat fully sink and then capsize. There were two occupants on the vessel. The first occupant the operator was able to get to shore by swimming with the current. The second occupant was attempting to swim against the current. The second occupant was struggling to stay afloat and having a hard time swimming. 


I then hiked down to the area where she was. I had a throw rope bag in hand. When I got to a position with the heavy wind where I could feel comfortable the rope would make it to her, I threw the rope bag towards the female. I was able to with the throw get the throw bag to go around the woman like a lasso. I advised the female to grab the rope and I pulled her into shore.  The female was okay and did not need medical attention. While performing the rescue there was another 4 boats which all incurred damage to them from the storm. Due to the severity of the storm I did not speak with the occupants of the first vessel to capsize. They left prior to me being able to go back and check on them. Vessel #1 was later removed by Tow Boat US.

The second vessel to incur damage was a small hog boat. This boat operator attempted to get the vessel on the trailer during the severe weather. Due to the waves and wind his vessel was blown onto the concrete boat ramp and grounded. This vessel also took a large amount of water over the sides of it. It was later removed by the owner and deputies on scene. 

The third vessel to incur damage was an 18 foot Glastron. This vessel was tied to the west boat dock. Once this boat was tied to the dock all occupants abandoned the boat. They were later found after the storm surge. Their boat was damaged from the waves pushing the boat back and forth into the dock. This boat was later removed by the owner and deputies on scene.

The fourth vessel to incur damage was a 23 foot Rinker. This vessel was tied to the west boat dock. As well as the third vessel the occupants of the boat fled to their vehicle for shelter from the storm abandoning the vessel at the dock. It received damage from the large waves and wind hitting the boat against the dock. This boat was later removed by the owner and deputies on scene.

The fifth vessel to incur damage was a 24 foot Four Winns. This vessel was being operated by the owner at the time it became grounded. Operator said he had 7 occupants on board when the storm surge hit the lake. He said there were a couple of girls on the boat who were very shaken up and scared that wanted off the boat and on ground. Operator said he tried to get into the Ten Lane Boat Ramp area and because of the chaos was unable to get in. Operator then took the boat east of the Ten Lane where he tried to beach the boat to drop off passengers.  Due to the large waves his boat was pushed into the hard rock surface. The boat was pushed into the rocks ...


BARDID: AZ-2018-0081
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
SUMMARY:
On July 17, 2018 I received a report of a visitor who wanted to report damage to his vessel, located at the Wahweap Ranger Station. I met with subject at the Ranger Station who told me that he and his family had struck a rock in Navajo Canyon.

OPERATOR INTERVIEW:
SUBJECT told me that he was operating his 2011 24'' Yamaha 24Z open bow vessel. SUBJECT stated that he and 6 passengers were underway near Navajo Arch when they came upon a rock hazard that SUBJECT described as "Just barely underwater." SUBJECT told me that he maintained his course rather than trying to turn in either direction just before striking the hull of his vessel on the rock. SUBJECT stated that no one on board was injured in the accident. SUBJECT stated that his vessel took on approx. 10-20 gallons of water after the accident; that he and other passengers were able to expel via bilge pump or bail device. SUBJECT stated that they returned to Wahweap to trailer the vessel after the accident. SUBJECT stated that he had been operating the vessel for approximately 4 hours prior to the accident.

INVESTIGATION/FOLLOWUP:
I went to the 14-day parking area near Lodge Building 8 to investigate the damage to SUBJECT''s vessel. I observed that the vessel was a blue and white 2011 24'' Yamaha High Output Jet Drive, Model 24Z bearing Nevada registration with a current registration sticker. I observed no damage to the hull above the waterline. I observed what I estimated to be a 10-foot total length gash in the center keel from mid ship to stern. This gash was down to bare fiberglass. I observed other deep scratches in the gel coat on the port side of the keel mid ship to stern. I could not see other damage that may have been underneath the running boards of the vessel''s trailer. I took photographs of the damage and the vessel as it sat on its trailer. I estimate the damage to the vessel to be in excess of $2000.00 USD.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0083
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 28, 2018 at approximately 1900 hours, there was a large storm cell which hit all of the Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Peoria, Arizona. Wind Gusts were upwards of 50 to 60 miles per hour. This storm created very large waves and wakes throughout the entire body of water.  The wind blew from the northeast to the southwest.  I was at the Ten Lane Boat Ramp observing the start of the storm and the utter chaos of the beginning of the storm. Most of the boats on the water began attempting to make it across the main bay of the lake when the winds were already upwards of 35-40 miles per hour. A large attempt was made by boat operators to load their boats on trailers while the weather created extremely unsafe conditions to load a boat on a trailer.

I then observed a black and white vessel tied up to the west boat dock at the Ten Lane. The vessel took large waves over the side of the boat and the back of the boat. The operator then untied it from the dock and drove it around the other side of the dock. The operator then began taking large waves over the back of the boat and I could observe the boat beginning to sink.  I then observed the boat fully sink and then capsize. There were two occupants on the vessel. The first occupant the operator was able to get to shore by swimming with the current. The second occupant was attempting to swim against the current. The second occupant was struggling to stay afloat and having a hard time swimming. 

I then hiked down to the area where she was. I had a throw rope bag in hand. When I got to a position with the heavy wind where I could feel comfortable the rope would make it to her, I threw the rope bag towards the female. I was able to with the throw get the throw bag to go around the woman like a lasso. I advised the female to grab the rope and I pulled her into shore.  The female was okay and did not need medical attention. While performing the rescue there was another 4 boats which all incurred damage to them from the storm. Due to the severity of the storm I did not speak with the occupants of the first vessel to capsize. They left prior to me being able to go back and check on them. Vessel #1 was later removed by Tow Boat US. 


BARDID: AZ-2018-0084
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-24 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: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating vessel 1, following vessel 2 in Navajo Canyon.  Vessel 1 was an estimated 30 to 48 feet behind vessel 2, traveling at an estimated speed of 15 miles per hour.  Vessel 2 was also traveling at a read-speed of 15 miles per hour.  

     Vessel 2 was abruptly placed in neutral power by its operator.  Operator1 did not notice that change in speed until too late.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 in the stern, ramped upward and into the passenger compartment of vessel2, striking occupant in the head and face, and came to rest completely inside the passenger compartment of vessel 2.  Ocucpant was unresponsive and stuck underneath vessel 1.  

     Operator2 then operated vessel 2 at maximum speed all the way to Antelope Point Marina where vessel 2 was moored in slip.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0085
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: MARICOPA COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/6/2018 at 1834hrs, Operator1 was operating Vessel 1, traveling south toward Ship Rock, On Saguaro Lake, in the Tonto National Forest, AZ. Operator1 said a boat passed him and a large wake was produced. The wake crested over the bow of Vessel 1, which began filling with water. A second wake also crested over the bow of Vessel 1, and it began sinking.

Operator1 said he the passengers jumped off Vessel 1. They utilized PFDs and floated in the water. Other vessels in the area assisted Operator1 and his passengers. Vessel 1 was towed to the shore line, partially submerged, and tied up. Operator1 was advised to seek a private boat tow contractor to remove his boat.

No injuries were incurred from Vessel 1 taking on water. Operator1 estimated the loss of Vessel 1 at $6000.00.

BWC was activated for this incident.

Nothing Further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0086
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 8, 2018 at approximately 1700 hours subject reported her vessel a 2016 super air nautique was involved in a single boat collision. 

Subject said her friend was operating the vessel at the time. Subject said they were in pauls hideaway in the lake pleasant regional park in peoria, arizona. Subject said they were towing subject2 behind on a wake board at the time of the collision. 

They were traveling at least 30 yards from the shoreline when they struck an island. Subject said there are no marker buoys to show any hazard in the area. Subject said the accident destroyed her prop on the boat and was not exactly sure how much damage was done to the fiberglass hull.  Subject just purchased the boat and there was no damage to the vessel prior to this accident. 

There was a total of 5 people on board including the one wake boarding at the time of the accident. There were no injuries from the accident.

I provided subject with an incident report number as she requested for her insurance company.

This concluded my involvement in this case.

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0087
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-CRAZY HORSE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/27/2018 at approximately 1720 hours, Deputies were dispatched to the North Basin of Lake Havasu in the area of That Beach in reference to a capsized vessel. 

This was a single vessel crash involving an impaired operator. The operator was arrested for OUI.

The vessel was recovered by Tow Boat US.

 A copy of the vessel removal sheet was given to the operator of the vessel.

Damage was observed to the hull of the vessel where recent repairs were made. The damage was noted as a puncture in the hulls fiberglass. 

 It was not determined if this damage was caused by faulty repairs or a separate case of hull failure.

The operator was placed under arrest and transported to Mohave County Jail for operating under the influence. The capsizing was caused by flooding entering the vessel from the previous damage or poor repairs to the hull.  The operator's impairment caused poor judgment of initially evaluating the sea worthiness of the vessel or inattention to the vessel taking on water.  There likely was no striking of the hull on any object in this incident.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0088
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-TOPOCK
NearestCityorTown: Topock, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS WAS A MINOR BOAT ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED IN THE TOPOCK MARINA, WITHOUT INJURIES V#1 WAS LEAVING THE DOCK AREA WHEN IT STRUCK THE REAR STARBOARD OF V#2. CAUSING SOME DAMAGE TO RUBRAIL AND SOME SMALL STRESS CRACKS.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0089
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-MOHAVE VALLEY
NearestCityorTown: Needles, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS WAS A BOAT ACCIDENT WITH MINOR INJURIES THAT OCCURRED IN THE COLORADO RIVER 3 MILES SOUTH OF JACK SMITH PARK ON THE AZ SIDE OF THE RIVER. V#1 WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE RIVER WHEN IT VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND HIT THE ARIZONA SHORELINE EJECTING ONE PASSENGER. SHE RECEIVED SOME ABRASIONS ON HER FACE AND THE OTHER FEMALE PASSENGER RECEIVED A BROKEN TOE.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0090
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7 April, 2018, at approximately 1900 hours Vessel 1 was headed from Antelope Canyon to the west end of Antelope Point Marina on Lake Powell.  While en route, a sudden, violent storm kicked up.  Winds gusting over 40 miles per hour, zero visibility, rain and lightening.  Vessel 1 swung wide to the north to avoid the public launch ramp area at Antelope Point.  

At approximately 1923 hours, Vessel 1 was operating less than ten miles per hour, heading roughly east by north east, aiming generally for buoy lights to its east, when it struck the rocks of Antelope Island, 300 yards from the west breakwater of Antelope Point Marina.  Vessel 1 struck the rocks nearly head-on with the tip and port-side portion of the bow.  The operator immediately turned off the engine and Vessel 1 was pushed by the winds into the miniature cove where it remained until removed the next day.  No occupants reported any injuries.  Vessel 1 sustained damage to the bow and keel as a result of the impact and submerged rocks.  Damage was also incurred to the port side of Vessel 1 where it was pushed against the rocks while it was moored overnight.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0091
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Fort Mohave, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I was informed that a single female subject was operating a personal watercraft, vessel 1 upriver on the Arizona side of the Colorado River near the Avi Casino. I was informed that V1 struck a sandbar and Operator was ejected. Operator had been treated by medics on scene who provided a sling for Operator''s arm. Operator’s friend then transported Operator to Valley View Medical Center.

Subject stated that Operator reported to have hit ground while operating V1 near the Arizona Shoreline. Subject pointed to the location on the river directly across from the Avi Casino Lagoon where the collision occurred.

Damage noted to V1 was significant fiberglass damage to the underside of V1, estimated at $4500.

At approximately 1414 hours I attempted to call the phone number provided for Operator and received a voicemail for a subject. I then called Valley View Medical Center and was informed that Operator was being treated at the hospital. I asked the nurse to provide my cellular phone number to Operator and have her call me when she was done with her tests or treatment and waiting in her room.

At approximately 1427 hours Friend contacted me on my cellular phone. The phone number Friend called from was one digit different than the number received on scene. Friend stated she was at the hospital with Operator and that Operator was being treated. Friend provided a verbal statement to me that she was operating an uninvolved personal watercraft at the time of the collision. Friend was ahead of Operator as they traveled upriver across from the Avi Casino. Friend did not see the collision, however she responded following the collision. Friend stated that V1 struck a rock and Operator was ejected. Friend stated that Operator was half in the water and half on the land after she was ejected.

I requested Friend to have Operator contact me to provide additional information once she was done with her treatment or testing. I did not receive a return call. I attempted again to contact Operator on Friend''s telephone number at approximately 1829 hours without success. As of July 3, 2018, Operator has still not contacted me.

The sandbar in question was identified and visible immediately off the Arizona shoreline on the Colorado River across from the Avi Casino Lagoon.

At Valley View Medical Center I was informed that Operator had been transferred to University Medical Center Las Vegas for additional treatment. I was informed that Operator suffered from a displaced open fracture to her right humerus along with other contusions and abrasions.

Operator was operating at too great a speed, too close to the shoreline and failed to look out for hazards in that water. Statements and damage to V1 show Operator likely struck the identified sandbar at a significant rate of speed (on plane) and was ejected following the collision. Operator was solely at fault and injured in the collision.

No charges are pending at this time due to the collision being a single vessel, sole occupant collision resulting in significant injury to the occupant.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0092
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessel 1 and 2 were traveling north on the Colorado River. Vessel 1 was in front of vessel 2 and made a left hand turn to head south and collided with the rear portion of vessel 2.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0093
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator2 stated that he was operating upriver on the Arizona side of the Colorado River on V2. Operator2 stated that he had left Malows, having just rented V2 5 minutes prior. Operator2 reported to have V2 occupant, a juvenile, on board as passenger. V2 occupant was on scene and denied medical herself. Operator2 reported that he was traveling at a speed no greater than 20 miles per hour while traveling upriver because V2 occupant was afraid. Upon reaching the Laughlin Bridge Operator2 operated between the Arizona shoreline and the first pillar of the bridge while continuing upriver. Due to wind and waves pushing V2, Operator2 slowed V2 to approximately 8 miles per hour as he operated upriver of the bridge. At this point Operator2 reports being struck by V1 and V2 occupant was ejected. Operator2 stopped V2 and assisted V2 occupant back on to the vessel.

Operator1 reported to have been operating V1 upriver near the middle of the river. Operator1 reported to have had a passenger on V1. V1 occupant was on scene and denied injury. V1 occupant agreed with the following statement offered by Operator1. While traveling upriver Operator1 reported to have been informed and knew that above the bridge on the Arizona side of the river the water level became shallow and there were rocks. Operator1 reported to have operated V1 under the bridge and upon operating North of the bridge she realized she was on a collision path that was unavoidable with V2. Operator1 reports to have been operating between 10 and 15 miles per hour at the time of the collision.

Based upon damage and statements obtained, V1 struck V2 coming from a rearward trajectory. The collision was likely at a slow rate of speed as both parties attested in their personal speed estimates. The fiberglass damage extends along the outside of the port foot well of V2 as well as the stern foot bed. The majority of fiberglass damage to V2 is likely from compression as V1 rode on to V2. There is no damage to the seating area and no injury to the occupants of V2, showing that neither a sharp trajectory path between the vessels or high speed between the vessels was involved. The transfer marks on V2''s port side are in two directions perpendicular to each other. The first lies directly in line with the outside of the port foot well. The remainder are perpendicular and are likely from V1 sliding off the port side of V2 following the collision and V1 coming to a stop. The damage on V1 is insignificant except for minimal transfer marks on the starboard side and bow. All of this is consistent with V1 striking V2 from the rear, riding on to the side of V2 and then sliding off.

Based upon statements and damage noted I placed both parties at fault in this collision. Operator2 was at minimal fault due to his failure to be aware of vessel around him as his vessel was turning or moving due to wind, waves and the slow speed at which he traveled. Operator1 was at majority fault as she operated V1 from behind V2 and into the side of V2. Operator1 stated in her written statement that V2 turned prior to collision, during the remainder of the investigation Operator1 only verbally stated that V2 appeared in front of her and the collision was imminent.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0094
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 28, 2018 at approximately 1900 hours, there was a large storm cell which hit all of the Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Peoria, Arizona. Wind Gusts were upwards of 50 to 60 miles per hour. This storm created very large waves and wakes throughout the entire body of water.  The wind blew from the northeast to the southwest.  I was at the Ten Lane Boat Ramp observing the start of the storm and the utter chaos of the beginning of the storm. Most of the boats on the water began attempting to make it across the main bay of the lake when the winds were already upwards of 35-40 miles per hour. A large attempt was made by boat operators to load their boats on trailers while the weather created extremely unsafe conditions to load a boat on a trailer.

The second vessel to incur damage was a small hog boat. This boat operator attempted to get the vessel on the trailer during the severe weather. Due to the waves and wind his vessel was blown onto the concrete boat ramp and grounded. This vessel also took a large amount of water over the sides of it. It was later removed by the owner and deputies on scene. 


BARDID: AZ-2018-0095
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-TOPOCK GORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/30/2018 at approximately 1706 hours myself and sergeant responded to The arizona side of the colorado river approximately one half mile north of Mohave rock, in reference to a single watercraft accident with injury (game and Fish on scene / event number 0063).

White 1999 bay liner ciera 2655 bearing California registration with name "whiskey and wine" at the rear, occupied by two persons:

Operator contact:

Operator stated in essence that he and his wife had been Traveling northbound on the colorado river at approximately 26 mph with himself Operating the vessel, and his wife seated in the center of the rear seat. Operator then turned around facing his wife whom had been talking to him. Upon Turning back (facing front), operator realized his vessel was about to enter the Verge covered eastern border of the waterway with insufficient time to correct The heading, and the vessel ran aground stopping abruptly. Upon the abrupt stop His wife was thrown forward crashing through the cabin door, ending up in The vessel''s cabin injured.

Operator stated that he was unaware if his wife had lost consciousness however She had been complaining of neck, back and abdomen pain, unable to move.

Wife was transported by medical (amr) watercraft to the sandbar helicopter Pad, then airlifted to umc in nevada for treatment. Initial assessment of injury Included internal bleeding, displaced vertebrae in neck, and possible broken Ribs.

I re-contacted umc in nevada on 07/01/2018 and received an update on wife''s Injuries. She had received a displaced vertebra in the neck with no nerve Damage, an intestinal rupture (repaired) with no further internal bleeding, and 4 broken ribs. Wife was aware and in stable condition.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0096
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
INVESTIGATION: V2
I met the reporting party (RP) on the Wahweap main dock just east of the fishing dock. Subject stated that he noted new damage to his boat when he arrived on the dock at approximately 0900 hours on 7/27/18. I noted that SUBJECT''s boat was in the first enclosed slip. This slip is between the fishing dock to the west and houseboat slip to the east. SUBJECT stated his boat was in this slip when the damage occurred. The boat was a white Sea Ray ski boat. SUBJECT showed me the following damage to his boat: Broken whale tail fin on the outdrive, dent in the middle of the fiberglass transom approximately 5 inches long and 1 inch deep, broken dock line from the rear starboard corner of the boat to the dock, White rub marks along the bumper strip on the starboard side (hanging bumpers were present on the starboard side). SUBJECT stated that the steering felt different. I noted that the rear port corner of the dock appeared scuffed.

INTERVIEW: V1
OPERATOR1 stated that at approximately 1730 hours (7/26/18), while coming into the slip, his houseboat (Canyon Cabana) was caught by a gust of wind. He stated that the rear of the houseboat impacted a pontoon boat with a Yamaha motor and damaged the pontoon boat’s engine housing and possibly the steering. He stated that the front of his houseboat impacted the dock and damaged an anchor on Canyon Cabana. 

OPERATOR1 stated that he impacted the dock hard. OPERATOR1 stated that he gave the owner of the pontoon boat a tow to the dock and gave him his insurance information. OPERATOR1 identified the owner of the pontoon boat. OPERATOR1 stated that SUBJECT2''s boat was near the fishing dock in the second spot over. OPERATOR1 stated he was the driver of Canyon CABANA. OPERATOR1 stated that due to the wind he was forced to dock in B4 instead of B6. OPERATOR1 stated he notified Lake Powell Marine about the damage to Canyon Cabana. OPERATOR1 stated that his step-brother injured his hand in the collision but put some ice on it and did not require medical services. OPERATOR1 stated there was a rub mark on the starboard side of Canyon Cabana that would also require work. OPERATOR1 stated that to his knowledge, no other vessels were involved. He stated that he had a spotter on the back. 

Spotter stated that he remembered the only other boat damaged was the pontoon boat with the Yamaha engine.

OPERATOR1 stated that he did not notice any damage to the white ski boat and that it was so far in that it was protected.

INTERVIEW: SUBJECT2 from V3
I spoke with SUBJECT2 by phone. SUBJECT2 stated that at approximately 1830 hours he arrived at his boat (pontoon). He stated his boat was in the second slip in. He stated that the engine housing was broken and the steering stops were damaged. SUBJECT2 stated he was directed to OPERATOR1 and that OPERATOR1 identified himself as the one who hit SUBJECT2''s boat. SUBJECT2 stated that OPERATOR1 gave him a ride to the launch dock and provided insurance information. 

SUBJECT2 stated he noted damage to the white boat next to his pontoon boat. SUBJECT2 specified that the whale tail on the outdrive was damaged. SUBJECT2 specified that the white ski boat was in the first enclosed slip and his pontoon boat was in second enclosed slip. SUBJECT2 stated that his pontoon boat was unoccupied.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0097
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
INVESTIGATION:
NPS Rangers assisted me in gathering information. On scene, no injuries were reported. I noted a houseboat named Animal House V1 facing northeast diagonally against the dock to the north of Latitude Restaurant. I noted that in between the houseboat and the dock was a white speed boat V2. I spoke first with marina manager who stated that she witnessed the collision.

INTERVIEW: Manager
MANAGER stated that the speedboat was originally tied to the dock on the starboard side facing north. She stated that Animal House was coming from the north and missed their slip. She stated that the back of the houseboat began drifting and the driver was trying to correct it when a wind gust blew Animal House into the speed boat and the dock. MANAGER stated that the houseboat hit the nose of the speed boat and scraped along the nose of the speed boat. She stated that the abrasion mark on the starboard side of the speed boat was from the speed boat being pushed against the dock.

INVESTIGATION CONTINUED:
I noted dark scuff marks and denting along the forward starboard side of the houseboat. I noted an abrasion mark on the forward starboard side of the speed boat. I noted a crush dent on the nose of the speed boat. I took pictures of the houseboat and the speedboat.


INTERVIEW:  V1
OPERATOR1 stated he was the driver of the houseboat Animal House. He stated that at approximately 1500 hours, he was beginning to dock in slip. I sketched a diagram and OPERATOR1 described the events to me. OPERATOR1 demonstrated that as he moved south towards G6 from the north he turned to the east. He stated that he overshot the slip by a small amount and reversed. He stated that on his second attempt the wind blew him into the docks. He demonstrated moving sideways to the south. OPERATOR1 stated that he hit the nose of the speed boat.

INVESTIGATION CONTINUED: V2
I determined from the owner of the speed boat  that his speedboat was unoccupied and docked pointing north at the time of the collision. 

OPERATOR1 and owner exchanged insurance information.

Aramark marine services moved the houseboat into its slip at the conclusion of my investigation. I provided all parties with my contact information and left the scene. See Arizona boat collision report for further details


BARDID: AZ-2018-0098
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-PARKER
NearestCityorTown: Parker, AZ
County: La Paz
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-3-18 at approximately Hours, Operator's vessel collided with a rock sticking out of the water.  The collision occurred due to a passenger lost balance while standing in the vessel.  Passenger fell on top of Operator who was operating the vessel, causing her to slam the throttle forward and in turn caused the vessel to make contact with the rock.  

One passenger/child was ejected from the vessel into the river but did not receive injuries according to the hospital.  Seven other occupants were injured to different degrees due to the impact with the rock and transported to Lake Havasu City for non-life threatening injures.

Operator had a BAC of 0.04.  Passenger who intially fell was drinking, but a BAC was not provided.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0099
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/22/2018 at approximately 1200 hours, Operator of V#1 stated he was travelling northeast on the Colorado River, just south of the Sandbar,  closest to Lake Havasu City, AZ. Operator of V#1 stated while travelling northeast, he observed three Personal Watercrafts(PWCs) tavelling southeast towards him, contrary to navigation. Operator of Vessel #1 stated the PWCs were travelling so fast that he was forced to make a sharp turn to avoid an imminent head-on collision, and ran his vessel aground, on the Arizona Shoreline, causing serious damage to his engine.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0101
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: MOHAVE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-04-18 at 1503hrs, an injury watercraft accident ocurred on the Colorado river in the area of the 600blk of Highway 95 BHC AZ. Driver of yellow PWC (V2) with passenger, was struck from behind by driver of blue PWC (V1.) Passenger of V2 was taken to hospital with back injury.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0102
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday Sept. 03, 2018 at about 1225 hours, operator was with his family at Lake Pleasant and pulling his kids on a tube with his watercraft in the area of Balance Rock Island along the east shore. As he continued south about 20-25 mph with four kids on the tube when his boat grounded on an unmarked boulder/rock. This collision was hard enough to eject one the passengers from the bow of the boat into the water. Fortunately that subject was wearing his personal floatation device. Operator said he immediately turned the boat toward shore and was able to get the subject who was overboard back into the boat before beaching the boat. Once the boat was beached he noticed water coming into the boat from the floor board and then the boat rested on the shore sunk. 

Upon my arrival to the location I found the Operator and his family waiting on the east shoreline of the Balance Rock Island and his boat was resting on the lake bottom in a shallow cut on the shoreline. Operator advised me that there were no injuries to anyone at this time. I asked Operator where the damage was located on the hull since I could not get close enough to it for an inspection. He told me the damage was on the bottom of the hull along the port side. He also stated the engine would run however the prop was either missing or destroyed by the collision as he could not put it into gear. 

I had Operator and all of his occupants board my patrol boat with all of their personal belongings and I transported them back to the north 4 lane boat ramp at Pleasant Harbor Marina where they launched from. Safetow had already arrived on scene and followed us to the boat ramp to speak to Operator about recovering his watercraft from the lake. Operator was provided a card with the report number and my information. He was then released at the boat ramp with the Safetow operator.

It should be noted the amount listed for the total damage to the watercraft is an estimate of $15,000.00 only due to not being able to see the extent of damage while it is still in the water.


Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2018-0103
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday September 03, 2018 at about 1701 hours, I was dispatched to the area of Roadrunner Island located on the east side of the 10-Lane boat ramp and Lake Pleasant Regional Park reference a boat fire. While en route to the location I activated my body worn camera as I was being given better directions to the actual location of the boat fire. 

When I arrived on scene which was the southwest shoreline of Roadrunner Island, now exposed from the water, I made contact with the operator. She told me and Sgt. she had been on the personal watercraft about an hour before when she came into shore for lunch. After she ate she got back on the personal watercraft pushed off the shoreline and attempted to start it. She said she did this two times with negative results before she looked back at the family on shore and they told her to try and start it again. When she pushed the start button the third time the personal watercraft exploded into flames and she tipped to the side when the seat was blown upward. She was then blown upward about two feet before falling into the lake. According to one of her family members, several people rushed out into the water to get her and they flipped the personal watercraft over putting out the flames.


Peoria Fire Department arrived on scene as requested, and attempted to complete an examination, however she refused and such treatment to them. I noted the only injury that could be seen was a small abrasion on the interior right calf. There were no flash burns to her body and she was not in any pain. 

I looked over the personal watercraft and could see there was extensive damage to the hull consistent with and explosion of some type. I noted the melted floatation foam in the bow of the hull had been melted as well as several of the hoses and filters. Going toward the stern of the hull there was a bilateral crack in the topcap part of the hull that ran almost the length of the hull which stopped just behind where the operator would be sitting. Looking into the space under the seat I could see a large crack and separation of the fiberglass bulkhead going across this section and matching the same lateral crack on the starboard side running forward on the port side. This damage would be considered a total loss for the watercraft.

I was able to make contact with owner’s daughter. She was able to give me his information and phone number. She also told me she had already notified him of the incident before my arrival. She was given my business card with the report number and my contact information if needed by her father. The family had already placed the personal watercraft back on the trailer and were putting the broken pieces in the back of the truck. She asked if the personal watercraft would be ok on the trailer the way it was and I told all she would have to do is make sure the transom was tied down and put one strap over the broken steering component and they should be fine.


Nothing further


