Accident Database

Report ID#63797

2001-07-22
accident date
Bennie Hicks
victim
56
victim age
Colorado (14. Loma launch to Westwater launch
river
14. Loma launch to Westwater launch (Ruby - Horsethief)
section
White Rock Rapids
location
n/a
gage
n/a
water level
II
river difficulty
Flush Drowning
cause code(s)
Does not Apply
injury type(s)
Other
factors
Private
trip type
Other
boat type
status?
status

Description

We have a sketchy report that Bennie Hicks, 56, died after being pulled from the river at White Rock Rapids on the Colorado River in Grand County, Utah on July 22nd. He was apparently paddling with his wife when he flipped, swam, and was pulled ashore by rafters. He may have collapsed after his swim. We have no further information and anyone who knows what happened is urged to contact the Safety Committee.