Vessel – 24’6” Yamaha Model 252SE, Open Motorboat, 2 Yamaha engines 241hp

On 06/12/2023, at about 8:04 p.m., this vessel was at dock, readying to get under way North of Luther Burbank Park on Lake Washington, closest to the city of Mercer Island, WA, located in King County.

According to Law Enforcement, passenger was attempting to pull in a line when the operator started the engines. The line got caught in the impeller and pulled the line out of their hand. The rope caused the tip of their finger to be severed.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement: Unknown
PFD: Not wearing
Vessel Operator Mandatory Boater Education Card: No
Lake Washington
Mercer Island                 