[07-27-2024] Stanislaus County, CA – Two Children Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Boat Collision at Woodward Reservoir

Two children were hospitalized after a hit-and-run boat collision near Valley Home, Stanislaus County, on Saturday afternoon, July 27, 2024.

According to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 2:30 p.m. at Woodward Reservoir near the Bay View Boat Ramp.

Authorities stated that two children, ages 7 and 9, were hospitalized after being struck by a jet ski. The seven-year-old juvenile sustained fractured orbitals and leg abrasions, while the other child suffered unknown injuries. Both children were kept for a day of observation before being released.

The person who operated the jet ski fled the scene but was later arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run. Alcohol was ruled out as a factor in the crash.

No further information was released, and the authorities are gathering all the necessary information to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The investigation continues.

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What to Do After a Boat Accident

Being in a watercraft-related accident can be stressful, but you can secure justice by protecting your rights for full compensation. These tips can help you avoid diminishing the value of your personal injury claim:

1. Prioritize Your Health. Ensure safety for yourself and others involved in the boat crash. Seek immediate medical attention to assess injuries that you may have sustained.
2. Contact the authorities. You will need their official report of the boating incident to support your claim. If you need to secure a police report from the authorities, our California boat accident lawyers can get it for you as soon as possible.
3. Obtain all the vital information. You need to gather the eyewitnesses’ names and contact information and the information of the other parties involved.
4. Submit a claim to the insurance company. When speaking with insurers, state only the facts about the accident and avoid exaggerating any details.
5. Stay off social media. You must avoid posting anything related to the incident because insurers can use your statements and activities online to minimize the compensation for your claim.
6. Retain legal assistance. Before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance adjuster, consult a good boat accident lawyer.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Boat Accident Statistics

In 2021, the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways reported 593 watercraft-related crashes and collisions, resulting in 256 injuries and 44 fatalities, in California. In these boating accidents, 670 operators were reportedly involved. Only 40 people had a California Boater Card.

This is larger than the number of watercraft-related accidents recorded in 2019. That year, California saw 450 boating accidents, with 207 injuries and 41 fatalities.