Woman Suffers Major Injuries After Being Struck by Boat in Hit-and-Run Tubing Accident on Colorado River

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Hit-and-Run Tubing, California
Colorado River just north of the Needles Bridge, on the border between California and Arizona
Incident type
Boating, Hit and run

Summary

Hit And Run Hit-And-Run Tubing California in Hit-and-Run Tubing, California: An adult woman suffered major injuries after being struck by a boat while floating down the Colorado River on an inner tube on Saturday, June 20, at around 7 p.m. local time, just north of the Needles Bridge on the border between California and Arizona. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Marine Enforcement Unit deputies responded to a report of a hit-and-run major injury boating accident. The victim was transported by air ambulance to a Las Vegas hospital and was reported to be fighting for her life. The investigation is ongoing, and it remained unclear whether alcohol, drugs, or speed were factors.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
college grad Sahr Sewar Unknown Injured
Operator of the boat that struck the victim and fled the scene At-fault party

Original reporting

Woman Suffers Major Injuries After Being Struck by Boat in Hit-and-Run Tubing Accident on Colorado River

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