The Lake Havasu City community and the performance-boating world are mourning the deaths of Charles “Chip” Romer and Jennifer Luzzi, who were killed in a fatal boating collision on Lake Havasu on Saturday evening, September 12, 2026.
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal boat collision at approximately 7:08 p.m. Saturday. Search results from the sheriff’s office identify the incident as a fatal Lake Havasu boat collision, while subsequent reports identified the victims as 65-year-old Charles “Chip” Romer and 59-year-old Jennifer Luzzi.
Fatal Lake Havasu Boat Crash
According to reports surrounding the incident, the boat struck a peninsula near Cattail Cove State Park and overturned. Preliminary information indicated that the vessel had been travelling at a high rate of speed.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. The exact sequence of events and the factors that contributed to the crash have not been fully established publicly.
The fatal incident occurred near Cattail Cove on a busy Lake Havasu weekend. A public event was also scheduled at Cattail Cove State Park that evening, highlighting the area’s popularity with residents and visitors.
Chip Romer Remembered in Performance Boating
Chip Romer was a recognized figure in the high-performance boating community.
His name was particularly associated with the Desert Storm Poker Run and its high-speed shootout. Speed on the Water previously reported that Romer was a former King of the Desert and returned to the Desert Storm shootout in 2023, recording a remarkable 195.4-mph run in his Cervesa Skater.
Romer was also associated with high-performance Skater boats, including the boat known as “Dial 911,” which became part of the sport’s notable shootout history.
His professional life also extended into business. The Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce lists Chip Romer as president of Romer Beverage Company.
Jennifer Luzzi Remembered
Jennifer Luzzi was a longtime Lake Havasu City resident and prominent real-estate professional.
Her official professional biography says she moved to Lake Havasu City in 1995 and later built a career in real estate. The Jennifer Luzzi Group identifies her as its team leader and describes the group as a long-established Lake Havasu City real-estate team.
Luzzi was also involved in the local community. The Lake Havasu City Rotary Club lists Jennifer Luzzi as its Public Image Chair.
Her professional presence in the community was still reflected in current real-estate records and business listings before the tragedy.
Community Mourns Two Lives Lost
The deaths of Romer and Luzzi have brought together two different parts of the Lake Havasu community: the high-performance boating world and the city’s civic and business community.
The Desert Storm organization also publicly expressed grief over the loss of Chip Romer and Jennifer Luzzi, describing the incident as a tragic loss for the Lake Havasu and performance-boating community.
Investigation Continues
Authorities have not yet released a complete account of the circumstances surrounding the collision. The investigation is expected to determine precisely how the boat struck the peninsula and what role speed or other factors played.
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Romer and Luzzi were not confirmed in the reliable sources reviewed for this report. Those details are expected to be announced by their respective families.
The deaths of Charles “Chip” Romer and Jennifer Luzzi mark a devastating loss for Lake Havasu City. Romer leaves behind a legacy in high-performance boating, while Luzzi is remembered for her years of professional and community involvement in Lake Havasu City.