RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was a 10'6" yamaha pers. Watercraft with 1 person on board.  Vessel 2 was a 10'6" yamaha pers. Watercraft with 1 person on board. Game warden patrolling south of the riverside casino watching an area congested with several pwc's when game warden observed vessel 1 jump the wake of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 turned back towards vessel 2 and vessel 1 struck the port side of vessel 2 and proceeded over the top of vessel 2 knocking the operatorof vessel #2 into the water.  Game warden pulled alongside vessel 2 and observed no apparent injuries. Vessel #2 susstained damage: $3000.00 damage the steering column was ripped out and substantial fiberglass damage was apparent to the port side.  Game warden assisted operator 2 onto his patrol vessel and secured vessel 2 with a tow rope.  Operator 2 had a small scratch on his left elbow but was otherwise uninjured.  Game warden asked operator 2 if he wanted medical attention for the small abrasion on his left elbow and operator 2 declined medical treatment.  Game warden detected the odor of alcohol on operator 1 and asked him how much alcohol he had consumed, operator 1 stated one beer.  Another game warden completed a field sobriety test on operator 1, who had a bac of .054 on a preliminary breath tester.  Operator 1 was issued a citation for code 831 rule 8 actions to avoid a collision and code 833 reckless/negligent operation.  No damage was reported for vessel 1 and no injuries were reported for operator 1.
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityTown: LAUGHLIN                      