Reporting an Accident
A vessel operator is required to make a written report whenever a boating accident results in:
- Loss of life or disappearance of a person or…
- Injury to any person or…
- Property damage in excess of $2,000.
Accidents that result in death of or serious injury to any person must be reported to the DNR by the vessel operator within 48 hours of the accident. All other reportable accidents must be reported to the DNR within five days.
Accident report forms are available from any DNR office or on the DNR website.
