Woman Suffers Major Injuries After Being Struck by Boat in Tubing Accident

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

Summary

Hit And Run Tubing California in 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 California-Arizona border. 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. Authorities said it remained unclear whether alcohol, drugs, or speed were factors, and the investigation was ongoing.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
college grad Sahr Sewar Unknown Injured

Original reporting

Woman Suffers Major Injuries After Being Struck by Boat in Tubing Accident

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