SYNOPSIS:

On 07-02-2023 at approximately 1440 hours, two (2) Jet skis were involved in a watercraft accident in The No Wake Zone of the Colorado River near Community Park located at 1251 Highway 95 in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona. One Jet Ski was unidentified due to the fact it left the scene prior to police arrival.

NARRATIVE:

On 07-02-2023 at approximately 1515 hours, I was waived down by a male subject on a red Jet Ski.  The male subject was identified. Operator2 said he was involved in a watercraft accident while inside The No Wake Zone of the Colorado River near Community Park located at 1251 Highway 95 in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona. Operator2 said his crashed Jet Ski is currently located at Marker #10 at Community Park. Officers followed Operator2 to his party''s camp and began a watercraft accident investigation.

Upon arrival, I observed Operator2 was operating a 2006 red Yamaha PWC. Operator2''s PWC was ran through Dispatch and returned to Bahamas Jet Ski Rental. Operator2''s Jet Ski had damage to its port bumper area. The damage was estimated to be as approximate $7,000.00.

The following is a summary of Operator2''s statement:

Operator2 said he was riding his Jet Ski closer to the Arizona side of the River between the Commercial Launch ramp and Harrah''s Casino. Operator2 said he decided to turn around to head south. Operator2 said as he was turning, another Jet Ski collided into his left rear bumper area (port side). 

Operator2 said the other party was on a blue Jet Ski (unknown) occupied by an adult Hispanic male (driver) and an adult Hispanic female (passenger). Operator2 said they apologized and left the scene. Operator2 said he went back to camp and told his family. Operator2 said moments later he saw police in the area and waived them down in attempt to make a police report. 

CONCLUSION:

On 07-02-2023 at approximately 1440 hours, two (2) Jet skis were involved in a watercraft accident in The No Wake Zone of the Colorado River near Community Park located at 1251 Highway 95 in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona. One Jet Ski was unidentified due to the fact it left the scene prior to police arrival.I took photos of the scene with my BHCPD issued cellphone while utilizing the Axon Capture app. It shall be noted a majority of the incident above was recorded on my Bullhead City PD issued Body Axon Camera. All photos and Police Body Axon footage were later uploaded into Axon Evidence.

Refer to Bullhead City Police Report #23-20890 for further information.

NOTHING FURTHER.

COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
Bullhead City, AZ             