Maryland: Del. Donald H. Dwyer Jr. admits boozing and boating in crash that left six injured; charges pending

The collision highlights an issue that state officials have sought to combat for years. Last year, DNR police arrested 124 people for operating a watercraft while intoxicated, according to agency statistics. In the last 10 years, the annual arrest count has varied from 75 in 2002 to 237 in 2007.

Washington: Ambassador Ryan Crocker busted for DUI, hit & run as he blew twice the legal limit

The WSP added Thursday there is no way Crocker could have crossed two lanes of traffic, hit the semi and continued to drive without knowing it.