DATE/TIME: August 3, 2026, at approximately 3:50 p.m.
INCIDENT: 1180B - Boat Collision with Major Injury
LOCATION: Big Bear Lake
VICTIM(S): Adult male, Resident of Oakhurst
SUMMARY: On Monday, August 3, 2026, at approximately 3:50 p.m., deputies from the Big Bear Station responded to the 400 block of Pine Knot Avenue regarding an unknown-injury boat collision. The collision occurred approximately 10 minutes earlier in the middle of Big Bear Lake.
Two adult males rented jet skis from a local marina. While they were on their way to the marina to return the jet skis, one of the men was traveling behind the other when a wave struck them. The first male turned left to avoid the wave, but the second male stopped, causing the jet ski to collide with the right side of the second jet ski. One of the men suffered a fractured leg as a result of the collision and was transported by Big Bear Fire to Bear Valley Community Hospital for treatment.
No other vessels or witnesses were identified during the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Big Bear Sheriff Station at (909) 866-0100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at (844) 909-3006 or text "REPORT" to (844) 909-3006. You may leave information on the website at https:////mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites
Refer: Deputy I. Andrus
Station: Big Bear Station
Phone No. (909) 866-0100
Case No. 102600114
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
