Assault and Homicide by Watercraft

Washington law designates the following dangerous operating practices as illegal.

Assault by Watercraft is operating a vessel in a reckless manner or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and injuring another person, causing serious disfigurement or the loss of a body part or organ.

Homicide by Watercraft is operating a vessel in a reckless manner or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and causing the death of another person. It also is considered "homicide by watercraft" if a person dies within three years as a result of injury caused by a boating accident.