On May 28, 2023 at approximately 1430 hours an adult male, Operator, was riding a rented personal watercraft (PWC) on the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada. Operator was riding south on the Colorado River and said a wake from another vessel caused him to change directions and caused him to hit the Laughlin Bullhead City Bridge Pillar located on Nevada State Route 163. Operator sustained injuries due to impact with the vessel after hitting the bridge pillar. Operator was not able to operate the PWC and held onto the PWC until he was rescued by the Water Rescue and Safety Lifeguard Specialists.
Colorado River
Laughlin                      