Lake Havasu Boating Accident: 2 Dead After High-Speed Boat Crash Near Cattail Cove

A fatal boating accident at Lake Havasu has left two people dead after a high-speed boat crash near Cattail Cove State Park in Arizona.

The victims were identified as 65-year-old Charles Romer and 59-year-old Jennifer Luzzi, both residents of Lake Havasu City.

The crash happened on the evening of Saturday, September 12, 2026, when the boat they were traveling in struck a large peninsula, became airborne and ultimately landed upside down in a boat-in campsite.

Both victims were found unresponsive near the overturned vessel and were pronounced dead at the scene.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.

What Happened in the Lake Havasu Boat Crash?

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Division of Boating Safety deputies were called to the area just after 7 p.m., following reports of a boating accident near Cattail Cove State Park.

When deputies arrived, they found a 2019 36-foot Douglas Marine boat overturned on land on the Arizona side of Lake Havasu.

The vessel had apparently left the water after striking a large peninsula.

According to the preliminary investigation, the boat was traveling at a high rate of speed when it hit the peninsula and was launched into the air.

It then traveled through the air before landing in a boat-in campsite farther north of the initial impact point.

Charles Romer and Jennifer Luzzi Identified

Authorities identified the two people who died as Charles Romer, 65, and Jennifer Luzzi, 59.

Both were from Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Deputies found the pair unresponsive near the boat and immediately began life-saving efforts.

Despite those efforts, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

No additional fatalities have been reported in connection with the crash.

High-Speed Impact Under Investigation

The preliminary investigation indicates that speed was a significant factor in how the boat traveled into the peninsula and became airborne.

However, investigators have not announced a final determination explaining why the boat was traveling at that speed or what circumstances immediately preceded the impact.

The investigation remains active.

Authorities may examine the vessel, its operating conditions and the surrounding waterway as they work to reconstruct the accident.

Until that investigation is completed, no additional cause should be assumed.

Boat Crashed Into Campsite

The severity of the crash was reflected in the distance the vessel traveled after the initial impact.

After hitting the large peninsula, the boat became airborne before landing in a boat-in campsite north of the initial impact point.

The vessel ultimately came to rest upside down on land.

The crash occurred on the Arizona side of Lake Havasu near Cattail Cove State Park.

Emergency Response

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office boating-safety deputies responded to the crash after receiving the initial report.

When they arrived, they found the overturned boat and the two unresponsive victims.

Emergency personnel attempted life-saving measures at the scene, but neither victim survived.

The area was subsequently examined as investigators began working to determine the circumstances of the fatal crash.

Was Anyone Else Injured?

The currently available reports identify two fatalities in the incident: Charles Romer and Jennifer Luzzi.

No additional injured victims have been identified in the available information.

The investigation will determine whether other people were present in or around the campsite when the boat landed and whether any additional property damage occurred.

Investigation Continues

The Lake Havasu boating accident remains under investigation by authorities.

Investigators are expected to examine the boat and the location where the initial impact occurred, as well as the campsite where the vessel eventually landed.

The final investigation should provide more information about the boat’s speed, its course and the events immediately before the crash.

At this stage, the high-speed impact with the peninsula is the key preliminary finding, but the full circumstances have not yet been established.

Remembering the Victims

For the Lake Havasu community, the deaths of Romer and Luzzi represent a tragic loss.

Both victims were residents of Lake Havasu City, making the accident a local tragedy as well as a serious boating incident on the lake.

Their families and friends are now left to mourn their deaths while authorities continue working to establish exactly what happened.

Further personal information about the victims, including family statements and funeral arrangements, has not been publicly released in the information currently available.

Lake Havasu Boating Accident — Details at a Glance

Latest Update

Two people remain confirmed dead following the high-speed boating accident at Lake Havasu.

Charles Romer, 65, and Jennifer Luzzi, 59, both of Lake Havasu City, were pronounced dead at the scene after their 36-foot boat struck a peninsula, became airborne and crashed into a boat-in campsite.

The preliminary investigation has established the high-speed impact, but authorities have not released a final explanation for the circumstances leading to the crash.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Disclaimer

This article is based on information available regarding the fatal Lake Havasu boating accident of September 12, 2026. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information about the circumstances of the crash may be released by authorities. Funeral, memorial and family details have not been included unless publicly confirmed.