YUMA, Ariz. — A young man is dead after authorities say his jet ski collided with a boat on the Colorado River on Saturday afternoon.
Yuma Country Sheriff's Office investigators say the report of the crash came in around 3:30 p.m.
Authorities say a boat and a jet ski were going south along the Colorado River, north of Martinez Lake, parallel to each other when they crashed.
For an unknown reason, the jet ski turned into the path of the boat, the sheriff's office said.
The person riding the jet ski was identified as 20-year-old Tristen Hays of Lake Side, California.
It is unknown at this time if alcohol is a contributing factor.
The crash is under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.
You can also visit the sheriff's office website at www.yumacountysheriff.org to submit an anonymous tip.
