The operator of vessel number 1 (V1), a rented personal watercraft (PWC) stated that he rented V1 and had been on the water for approximately 10 minutes. Operator1 launched from Community Park in Bullhead City, Arizona and was headed upriver with one passenger. Operator1 was operating V1, near the Nevada shoreline, and was slowing his speed to better view the shoreline, when V1''s engine cut out near the Regency Casino. Operator1 did not know why V1 stopped running and was unable to restart V1. 

     Operator1 stated that a green light came on, which was a “security” light. Operator1 attempted to remove the emergency cut off lanyard and reattach it, then attempting to restart the engine. Operator1 was unsuccessful in restarting the engine. The river current carried V1 downstream towards the Edgewater Casino Northern Dock. Vessel 2 (V2), the London Jet Boat “Gravel Gerty” was anchored to the Edgewater Casino Northern Dock. V1 collided with the bow of V2. V1 rested perpendicular to V2, against V2''s bow, with V1''s bow facing the Edgewater Casino Northern Dock. 

     V1 passenger climbed onto V2''s bow. Operator1 then climbed onto V2''s bow. As Operator1 was climbing on to V2, V1 capsized and continued to rest against the bow of V2 in a perpendicular fashion. Edgewater Casino Security was notified and came to the scene to assist. 

     V2 was unoccupied at the time of the incident. The owner of V2 was notified by Edgewater Casino of the incident. Prior to my arrival Owner2 assisted Edgewater Casino Security in freeing V1 from the bow of V2 and anchored V1 to the Edgewater Casino Dock in its continued capsized state. V2 appeared to have no damage. This was corroborated by Owner2.

     Operator1 and V1 passenger both reported no injuries from the accident. Medical treatment was denied.

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