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.
  