A stolen car tore into the Cowabunga Bay parking lot in Henderson on Tuesday night after a nearby carjacking, according to police. The carjacking was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Galleria Drive, and the victim suffered minor injuries.
Authorities say the crash and the carjacking are connected, and investigators are still sorting out how the chaos unfolded.
According to KSNV, Henderson police responded after the carjacking report and confirmed that the vehicle involved had been reported stolen before it crashed in the water park’s parking lot. The outlet reported it was unclear whether any arrests had been made, and police were not releasing additional details as the investigation continues.
Where it happened
Cowabunga Bay is located at 900 Galleria Drive in southeast Henderson near North Gibson Road, according to the park’s official site. The family attraction has drawn police responses before, including a June 2025 incident that sent a visitor to the hospital, as previously reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Investigation status
Henderson police told KSNV that the incident remains under investigation and that no road closures had been reported at the time of the initial coverage. Officials have not provided further information about suspects or potential charges.
