Vehicular assault — Penalty.

RCW 46.61.522
in effect
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(1) A person is guilty of vehicular assault if he or she operates or drives any vehicle: (a) In a reckless manner and causes substantial bodily harm to another; or (b) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as defined by RCW 46.61.502 , and causes substantial bodily harm to another; or (c) With disregard for the safety of others and causes substantial bodily harm to another. (2) Vehicular assault is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. (3) As used in this section, "substantial bodily harm" has the same meaning as in RCW 9A.04.110 . (1) A person is guilty of vehicular assault if he or she operates or drives any vehicle: (a) In a reckless manner and causes substantial bodily harm to another; or (b) While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as defined by RCW 46.61.502 , and causes substantial bodily harm to another; or (c) With disregard for the safety of others and causes substantial bodily harm to another. (2) Vehicular assault is a class B felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. (3) As used in this section, "substantial bodily harm" has the same meaning as in RCW 9A.04.110 .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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