On 07-04-2023 at approximately 1354, The Defendant (Operator1) committed the criminal act(s)of Failure to stop at the scene of an accident [ARS 5-349.A1 C6F], Failure to render Medical Aid [ARS 5-349.A2 C6F], Failure to remain at the scene of an accident [ARS 5-349.A3 C6F], Reckless Operation of a watercraft [ARS 5-341.A C2M], Failure to exchange information [ARS 5-349.B C3M], and Failure to use due caution to avoid an accident [ARS 5-345 / Petty Offense] While on the Colorado River located slightly south of the No Wake Zone buoys at Community Park which is listed as 1251 Highway 95 in Laughlin, Clark County, Nevada.

On the date and time listed, The Defendant was involved in a watercraft accident resulting in injuries. During this collision, The Defendant was operating a Jet Ski within 60 feet from a female juvenile and her father, and performed a sharp turn while on choppy waters. 

The Defendant became airborne from jumping a wave and collided directly with a female juvenile passenger causing the female juvenile to be ejected into the water. The juvenile was recovered by local life guards (on PWCs) and towed to shore (Community Park Public Launch Ramp) for BHC Fire medical persona to provide medical assistance. 

The Defendant did NOT stop at the scene, render aid, remain at the scene, exchange any information, or use caution to avoid the accident. The Defendant immediately left the scene after the crash (prior to juvenile being rescued). It shall be noted the female juvenile was placed into the rear patient compartment of an Ambulance, and transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC) for further medical assistance. The Juvenile suffered from soreness only, and was later released from the hospital (same day treat and release).

It shall be noted the Defendant was positively identified as the operator during this collision due to a comparison of photos (obtained by injured party''s father), and verbal Self-Admission to police on body camera footage. The Defendant and pictures taken had similar physical characteristic, similar tattoos, and similar facial characteristic.

Please refer to Bullhead City Police Department Report #23-21159 for further information.

Colorado River
Laughlin                      