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Report an Accident
An operator involved in a boating accident must stop his or her vessel immediately at the scene of the accident to:
- Assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident, unless doing so would seriously endanger his or her own vessel or passengers
- Give, in writing, his or her name, address and vessel identification to anyone injured and to the owner of any property damaged by the accident
The operator or owner of a vessel involved in an accident must immediately notify the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission or local Sheriff's department if:
- A person dies or disappears, or
- A person is injured, or
- Damage to the vessel or other property exceeds $500.
State law requires all reportable accidents to be investigated. Call 1-800-482-9262.