1 dead, 1 in critical condition after boat crash at Navajo State Park

(ARBOLES, Colo.) — A boat collision at Navajo State Park on Saturday, July 6 has left one person dead and another in critical condition.

The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. when a boat collided with an inflatable tube carrying three people being towed behind another vessel. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the crash.

One person was pronounced dead on the scene, and another was airlifted to a local hospital. There were no other injuries. The ages of the two victims have not been released.

“Multiple 911 calls came in from other parties on the two vessels and were quickly relayed to our rangers,” said Park Ranger Mitchell Ramm. “The call came to us at 2:33 p.m., and I was on the scene shortly after and found the two victims. The Southern Ute Police Department also responded to help. We extend our sympathies to the families and friends of the victims.”

Identification of the person who died, plus the official cause of death, has not yet been released by the Archuleta County Coroner.

The park, campgrounds and marinas remain open. Windsurf Beach was closed temporarily but has since been reopened.

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