On 07/03/10 at approx 1026 hrs i responded to a minor injury personal watercraft vs swimmer accident that occurred on the colorado river south of davis dam. Upon arrival i contacted the victim. Victim stated she was swimming adjacent the arizona shoreline when she was struck on her left side by a personal watercraft. Victim was approximately 15 feet from the high water mark. Victim was transported to teh western arizona reginal medical center for the contusions to her right side and right thigh. Via bullhead city fire department. Operator told me he was operating his rented personal watercraft northbound on the colorado rtiver approximately 25 feet from the high water mark. At this time a wake caused operator's watercraft to turn to starboard(right) towards the shore. Operator turned to port(left) and pulled the emergency shutoff. At this time the right rear end of operator's watercraft struck  a swimmer. Operator stopped to check on the swimmer and mcso and bhcfd were contacted. There was no sign of alcohol use from either victim or operator. Operator was later issued a citation for ars 5-346b operate personal watercraft too close to swimmer.
BULLHEAD CITY                 