Bullhead City Jetski Accident July 4th

[WhatExit?]

Jet skier on Colorado River loses control, hits 4 people in 'swim-only' section, Arizona police say

A California man has died after a jet skier lost control and crashed into a group of people swimming on the Colorado River on July 4, according to Bullhead City Police.

www.fox10phoenix.com

 

[SoCalDave]

Another Vin thread...

 

[PaPaG]

We see so many IDIOTS that are on rentals that have no clue how to control them. It amazes me that the rental companies are not getting sued left and right.

 

[RVRKID]

Well sadly the one guy passed away:

Bullhead & Laughlin News Live​

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2...n7d48NBGYRzF1tySmwaUQNaccZKl4EB&__tn__=,O,P-R

#UPDATE - Victim Ricardo Aponte Almanza, 43 of Corona, CA, passed away yesterday afternoon (7/6/22) while at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. The fatal watercraft accident is still under investigation.

There is a video on FB with the rider being led away by the police.

 

[lbhsbz]

Well sadly the one guy passed away:

Bullhead & Laughlin News Live​

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2363701317168738&__cft__[0]=AZVPGYu3PGpf6WOyrY-Ft2GjiOOExGZk0vIzEZLpNQV29koClTE07KAxfMAVK-D1Ta312VuGpHcg-tOZMNQV4qGkfa_pwiuaQSr8v7hks4Z8v-Z16xhdsH2wGnbV0mUsScpSsBCqigxjKD06RjmYJlKYJE1rEJ2btoXEcBA0IYGemhEC0Maq3QMryn7d48NBGYRzF1tySmwaUQNaccZKl4EB&__tn__=,O,P-R

#UPDATE - Victim Ricardo Aponte Almanza, 43 of Corona, CA, passed away yesterday afternoon (7/6/22) while at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. The fatal watercraft accident is still under investigation.

There is a video on FB with the rider being led away by the police.

shit

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

There is actually a petition going around to ban rental skis in Laughlin over this accident. Just saw the petition a few hours ago

 

[Ladsm]

There is actually a petition going around to ban rental skis in Laughlin over this accident. Just saw the petition a few hours ago

Same petition goes out every year this time. Toby Cotter the city manager collects too much revenue from the rental companies to let them ban it.

 

[Livewire Fabworks]

There is actually a petition going around to ban rental skis in Laughlin over this accident. Just saw the petition a few hours ago

There was a petition for the same thing about a year ago. Never got traction. I signed that baby.

 

[cofooter]

I like the picture on the petition.

 

[JFMFG]

RIP to the man who lost his life. Saw the rider in the video getting escorted away by cops ass cheeks hanging out.

 

[ultra26shadow]

There are just too many companies. Head down 95 about 10 businesses just within less than a mile. Not to mention what is in Laughlin. I think they should limit the amount launched per day somehow.

 

[Looking Glass]

Same petition goes out every year this time. Toby Cotter the city manager collects too much revenue from the rental companies to let them ban it.

I always laugh when businesses post a sign that they are not responsible for accidents and damage, etc. A Top Law Firm can take these apart for fun. The City, maybe best rethink this unbelievable disgrace. A family that wanted to float down the river, could never do it on a weekend, and actually most weekdays during the Summer. The City is licensing and authorizing these businesses to operate out of their town and even just built a new Special Launch Ramp for the Rentals. The Locals have been restless for several years and this might be the thing to make serious changes in this Accident Waiting To Happen.

 

[grumpy88]

Rip and i hope the others heel quick . To those that want to ban rentals be careful wgat you whish for . Before you know it the kayakers will be eliminating power boats on that strech of water .

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Rip and i hope the others heel quick . To those that want to ban rentals be careful wgat you whish for . Before you know it the kayakers will be eliminating power boats on that strech of water .

If they're rented kayaks they should ban that too.

 

[grumpy88]

If they're rented kayaks they should ban that too.

Seriously though . What about house boats on Powell ? Or great you bought it but now where is your license ? I think the real problem is to many people in to little space .

 

[4Waters]

Seriously though . What about house boats on Powell ? Or great you bought it but now where is your license ? I think the real problem is to many people in to little space .

This, they need to limit the amount of skis that can be rented

 

[colenighthawk]

RIP to the man who lost his life. Saw the rider in the video getting escorted away by cops ass cheeks hanging out.

Did she at least had a nice booty????

 

[cofooter]

Did she at least had a nice booty????

Nasty, and she looked like she was buzzed the way she walked......

 

[Mototrig]

I can't remember the exact number, a friend of mine who lives ni Bullhead said there's something like 230 individual rentable PWC's in the Laughlin/Bullhead vicinity.

It was shocking to hear and really put into perspective the possibility of just how many rentals can be on the water at one time in such a small area.

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

Same petition goes out every year this time. Toby Cotter the city manager collects too much revenue from the rental companies to let them ban it.

Makes sense, too much revenue on the table, the one I saw said it only needed 7500 signatures which seemed low

 

[96scarab]

We see so many IDIOTS that are on rentals that have no clue how to control them. It amazes me that the rental companies are not getting sued left and right.

Like this?

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Rip and i hope the others heel quick . To those that want to ban rentals be careful wgat you whish for . Before you know it the kayakers will be eliminating power boats on that strech of water .

Yep.

 

[Gonefishin5555]

Rip and i hope the others heel quick . To those that want to ban rentals be careful wgat you whish for . Before you know it the kayakers will be eliminating power boats on that strech of water .

They quietly put in an access ramp in the cove by Davis damn last year. It’s for kayaks and SUP people and I’m certain it will lead to an expanded 5 mph zone in the area soon.

 

[rivrrts429]

How can gun manufacturers be sued but rental jet ski operators aren’t?

I’m not saying it would be right but damn something is weird in the world right now.

 

[Looking Glass]

Yep.

There is a vast difference between, eliminating Jet Ski Rentals and privately owned Jet Skis and Boats.

How can gun manufacturers be sued but rental jet ski operators aren’t?

I’m not saying it would be right but damn something is weird in the world right now.

Can't OR just Haven't Been Yet?

 

[Duramax]

The biggest problem is the people who rent them have no skill, and they soon forget, or have no idea, that once they chop the throttle they have no steering. Anybody make a big rudder that you could bolt on to the jet pumps!

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

How can gun manufacturers be sued but rental jet ski operators aren’t?

I’m not saying it would be right but damn something is weird in the world right now.

Virtue signaling.

You see truck rental companies getting sued when their trucks are used to commit crimes?