What constitutes leaving the scene of an accident?
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What constitutes leaving the scene of an accident?
I recently wrecked my scooter in my neighborhood. I stood the scooter up on the sidewalk and walked home. Somebody saw me wreck and called the police and I think an ambulance came. There is no property damage and there is no injury to anybody. Could I recieve a leaving the scene of an accident charge for this?
Asked on June 20, 2011 under Criminal Law, Indiana
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The offense of leaving the scene of an accident that you caused and its elements vary in each State in this country. However, in general there are laws requiring the person who caused the accident (if not seriously injured as a result) to remain at the scene until law enforcement shows if the accident is serious (property damages exceeding $250.00 or more as an example) or personal injury to you or a third person.
From the facts contained in your question, it seems unlikely that you will be charged for leaving the accident's scene. In retrospect, it would have been a good idea to have left a note at the scene of the accident with your name, address, and telephone number on it and the reason why you left.
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