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What Should I Do If I Have a Car Wreck?


1.   If I am in a car wreck, do I have to stop?


Yes. The law says you must stop - whether the wreck involves a pedestrian, a moving car, a parked car or someone's property. If you drive away, you can be charged with "hit and run" - even if the wreck is not your fault.

Hit and run penalties are severe. Depending on the amount of damage, you may be given a large fine, sent to jail or both. You also could lose your driver's license.

If you hit a parked car, try to find the driver. If you cannot, you may drive away only after you leave behind your name, address and an explanation of the wreck - and you must notify the local police or state police either by telephone or in person.

Call the police too, if the wreck caused a death, injury or property damage. An officer who comes to the scene of the wreck will make a report. If an officer does not show up, you must make a written report at the police department.

 

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