Synopsis:

On 09/09/2023 at approximately 1638 hours, Operator1 was involved in a two watercraft injury collision near Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona. Operator1 was transported from the scene by paramedics. The total damage estimate of the collision is approximately $100.

Narrative:

On 09/09/2023 at approximately 1644 hours, I responded to an injury watercraft collision.

Upon arrival, I was advised my lifeguards on scene that they were involved in a rescue following a collision between a father and son on two PWCs. Lifeguards pointed out the involved parties. Lifeguards said they did not witness the incident.

I made contact with the operator of V#2, a 2019 Yamaha PWC. Operator2 said he was travelling north on the Colorado river alongside with V#1. Operator2 said they were both on the east side of the river. Operator2 said V#1 was to his left. Operator2 said V#1 turned to his right, toward the shoreline, and he (Operator2) collided into the mirror area of V#1. Operator2 had his son as a passenger. Operator2 and Occupant said they were not injured.

The operator of V#1 is the father of the operator of V#2.

I made contact with Operator1 (verbal ID). Operator1 could not speak English well and his daughter-in-law assisted with translating. Operator1 was asked what happened. Operator1 initially said he was struck from the back. 

Operator1 said he jumped off his PWC before he was struck. Operator1 was asked how he knew to jump off his PWC if V#2 allegedly came from the back and how he obtained his visible injuries if his person was never struck. 

Operator1 then said he was struck from the front before saying his PWC was hit from the right side. Operator1 had abrasions to his right knee and right elbow. Operator1 also complained of pain to his right rib area. Clark County Fire was on scene and transported Operator1 from the scene. 

The damage on V#1 was consistent with it being hit from the starboard side. V#1 had scrapes to the starboard front side and a broken mirror on that side as well. No damage relevant to this incident was observed to V#2.

I made contact with the owner of V#1 and V#2. Occupant said V#1 had approximately $100 in damage for the mirror and V#2 had no visible damage.

There were not witnesses located in the area.

I later attempted to contact Operator1 via phone and there was no answer. I left a voicemail requesting a call back. I contacted Operator2 on 09/10/2023 at approximately 1455 hours via phone to follow up on Operator1''s injuries. I was advised Operator1 had a fractured rib and a possible broken bone in his lower foot area. Operator1 was said to be going through CT scan at the moment. I was advised Operator1 had been transported to Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas via ambulance.

Axon footage available.

Case status: Pending phone call with Operator1.

Nothing further.On 09/09/2023 at approximately 1105 hours, I attempted to call Operator1 via phone to follow up with the extent of his injuries. Operator1 did not respond. I left a voicemail requesting a call back. I attempted to call Operator2 to see if he could connect me to his father, Operator1, and there was no answer.

Case status: Closed. No criminal action taken.

Nothing further.

COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
Bullhead City, AZ             