2 kids hurt in Donner Lake boating accident

A boat pulling a skier on Donner Lake ran over the tow-line of a Jet Ski, ejecting the children who were riding on the inner tube behind the personal watercraft.

The 7- and 8-year-old suffered minor injuries July 13. One youth was flown to Renown Medical Center in Reno by Careflight as a precaution based on the nature of the collision, but was listed in stable condition with only minor injuries. Both were wearing life vests.

Neither alcohol nor drugs appear to be a factor in the Sunday afternoon accident, according to Truckee police officers.

“There is no doubt the use of personal flotation devices in this incident reduced the severity of the injuries. Boaters on Donner Lake are also reminded the lake has a counterclockwise rule, meaning boats must travel in a counterclockwise direction whenever they are on plane or towing persons,” Truckee police officers said in a statement.

Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to cal 530.550.2323.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report