California teenager dies after apparently crashing personal watercraft at Lake Havasu

PHOENIX – A California teenager died over the weekend after apparently crashing a personal watercraft at Lake Havasu in northwestern Arizona, authorities said.

The 17-year-old boy from Moreno Valley was operating the watercraft by himself Saturday when family members on shore lost sight of him, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.

A passing boater found him face down in the water, wearing a life jacket.

What happened after California teenager was found face down in water?

The teen was taken to shore south of the Body Beach area, where CPR was administered.

He was then transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities believe the California teenager was involved in a single-vehicle crash.

The investigation is ongoing. No other details were made available.

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