The search is on for a boat involved in a hit-and-run accident that took the life of a 30-year-old man Saturday. 

“We’re looking for a boat that is approximately 25-feet in length, predominantly red with a white stripe. It has a V-hull and an enclosed bow,” said San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tim Smith.

Smith said the boat, which also had a Bimini top, was last seen leaving the scene of the accident in the direction of Chalk Cliffs. A man described as a white, heavy-set male with a moustache, wearing a hat, was driving the boat. Also in the boat was a white female with blonde hair.

Anyone with information about the boat or its operator’s whereabouts is asked to call San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Det. Trahin or Sgt. Smith at (760) 326-9200, or any local law enforcement agency.

The accident occurred at 5:30 p.m. at Havasu Lake, Calif. near Havasu Landing Casino, when the victim was one of two people riding inflatable chairs being towed behind a boat. The victim fell off his inner tube and as his towboat was turning to retrieve him, the suspect boat struck him.

The suspect boat slowed after being hailed by the victim’s boat, then fled the scene of the accident.

Medical personnel passengers in the towing boat helped retrieve the victim and immediately began CPR. They brought him to Havasu Landing where they performed CPR until San Bernardino County Fire Department arrived. SBCFD continued CPR until the Lake Havasu City Fire Department boat arrived to transport the victim to the Windsor Launch Ramps at Lake Havasu State Park for transport to Havasu Regional Medical Center.

The victim is reported to have suffered multiple and serious lacerations from the propeller and was unable to be revived.

SBCSD responded with four watercraft and a helicopter. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office and Lake Havasu City Police also assisted.

Cause of the boating fatality

Investigation into the incident continues. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.

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