Becker County Jet Ski Crash Injures Teen; Driver Charged

BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A California man faces a criminal charge after a jet ski crashed into a dock on Big Floyd Lake.

Zachary Mark Dubourdieu, 22, was identified as the jet ski operator during the July 3, 2026, incident.

According to a Becker County criminal complaint, a 16-year-old passenger suffered a significant injury to his left ear.

Dubourdieu also suffered injuries and was later flown to North Dakota for medical treatment.

Investigators reported that blood testing later showed an alcohol concentration of 0.10.

Jet Ski Strikes Dock on Big Floyd Lake

On July 3, 2026, law enforcement responded to a reported jet ski crash on Big Floyd Lake.

The watercraft had reportedly struck a dock, injuring both the operator and a teenage passenger.

Upon arrival, officers found the 16-year-old passenger suffering from a significant cut to his left ear.

According to court documents, the injury required medical attention.

Investigators identified Dubourdieu as the person operating the jet ski.

Dubourdieu reportedly acknowledged driving the watercraft and said he was probably traveling too fast.

The complaint does not provide an estimated speed or explain the exact circumstances leading to the collision.

Police Notice Signs of Alcohol Impairment

While speaking with Dubourdieu, an officer reported noticing several possible signs of alcohol impairment.

According to the complaint, Dubourdieu had thick speech and a strong smell of alcohol.

Investigators also described his eyes as red and bloodshot.

A preliminary breath test reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of 0.11.

However, Dubourdieu had injuries requiring additional medical treatment.

Officers did not complete further testing at the crash scene.

Driver Flown to North Dakota Hospital

Due to his injuries, Dubourdieu was transported by air ambulance to North Dakota for medical treatment.

Becker County investigators later contacted North Dakota law enforcement regarding the suspected alcohol involvement.

According to court documents, a North Dakota deputy obtained and executed a search warrant for a blood sample.

On July 6, a Becker County investigator traveled to Fargo to retrieve the collected blood evidence.

The evidence was transferred to Minnesota authorities and submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Laboratory Results Show 0.10 Alcohol Concentration

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension completed its analysis and issued a report on August 5, 2026.

According to the complaint, the laboratory reported an alcohol concentration of 0.10.

The laboratory result became part of the evidence supporting the criminal charge.

The supplied complaint does not specify the exact collection time of the blood sample.

Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed

Prosecutors charged Dubourdieu with criminal vehicular operation resulting in bodily harm while allegedly under the influence of alcohol.

The charge also alleges negligent operation of the watercraft.

The offense is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 609.2113.

The complaint lists a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.

The case is filed under Becker County Court File No. 03-CR-26-1832.

The complaint was issued as a summons in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.

No final court outcome appears in the supplied documents.

Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The charge remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.

Dubourdieu is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.