Reporting an Accident

Vessel operators involved in an accident must report the accident if it has resulted in:

Death or disappearance of a person or…
An injury requiring professional aid or…
Property damage exceeding $1,000.

If the accident resulted in a death, disappearance, or injury, you must report it immediately to the police and then to the OPRHP in writing within five days. Accident report forms are also available on the OPRHP website.

If the owner of the property damaged cannot be located at the scene of the accident, also report the accident to the nearest police agency immediately.

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