On 03/24/2023 at approximately 1745 hours, vessel 1 was travelling at a high rate of speed, described by the operator as 85-90mph just south of the sandbar in the colorado river.

The operator advised he was turning just downriver from sandbar, past the no skiing bouys when a wake came from another vessel which he did not see. The wake caused the vessel to go into a spin where the operator lost control of the vessel. During the incident there were 3 occupants in the vessel which were injured and brought to windsor north ramp for medical staff to respond. 

River medical and lake havasu city fire department arrived at windsor north ramp and transported the 3 occupants to havasu regional medical center for their injuries. The operator was tested for operating under the influence of alcohol with zero signs and symptoms for impairment. 

The operator was cited for speed, fire extinguisher required, and throwable device required. 

No occupants of the vessel were wearing pfds.

LAKE HAVASU
Lake Havasu City, AZ          