California woman left with major injuries after being hit by a boat while tubing

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Needles, California
Colorado River, just north of Needles Bridge
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Incident type
Boating, Hit and run

Summary

Hit And Run Needles California in Needles, California: A woman was struck by a boat while floating on an inner tube down the Colorado River in a hit-and-run boating crash near Needles, California. The crash occurred around 7 p.m. on Saturday, just north of Needles Bridge, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Deputies from the Marine Enforcement Unit responded and found the woman with serious injuries; she was flown to a hospital in Las Vegas for treatment and is now in stable condition. Authorities have not yet identified the boat or any suspects involved.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

California woman left with major injuries after being hit by a boat while tubing

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