DATE/TIME: May 29, 2022 / 5:16 p.m.
INCIDENT: Fatal Boat Collision
LOCATION: Colorado River near Buckskin State Park
SUSPECT(S): Arthur Garcia, 37-years-old, Resident of Indio
VICTIM(S): 7-year-old Female Juvenile
SUMMARY: On May 29, 2022, boat patrol deputies responded to the report of an unknown injury boat collision near Buckskin State Park on the Colorado River. A seven-year-old juvenile was swimming in the water near the shoreline when a boat struck the juvenile. Despite life saving measures, the juvenile was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Through investigation, deputies found Arthur Garcia to be operating the vessel in a reckless and negligent manner while under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision. Garcia was subsequently arrested for H&N655(f).
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Bryant Moore or Deputy Brian Weck of the Colorado River Station at (760)326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to use the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463), or you may leave the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy Bryant Moore or Deputy Brian Weck
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. (760)326-9200
Case No. 252200034
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
