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This simply means that if you were involved in any type of accident and leave before authorities arrive, you have left the scene of an accident with out making a statement.
Do not leave the scene. Call the police immediately!! After which you would contact your insurance company. Leaving the scene of an accident is a felony in most state in the US. It is known as "Hit and run", or "leaving the scene of an accident."
They would be charged with leaving the scene of an accident in addition to any other charges regarding the cause. There is no requirement to help the other driver.
The definition of leaving the scene of an accident is a person who flees an accident after being part of it. They drive off without giving insurance information or waiting for the police to arrive at the scene.
That would really be irrelevant. If your licence were to be suspended, the suspension period would likely be over before you were released from incarceration after being arrested for hit and run and leaving the scene of an accident.
If you are involved in the accident it is a crime to leave the scene, but if you are a witness or bystander there is no problem.
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Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident
LSA = Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Do not leave the scene. Call the police immediately!! After which you would contact your insurance company. Leaving the scene of an accident is a felony in most state in the US. It is known as "Hit and run", or "leaving the scene of an accident."
CAREFUL! You may still be liable for a charge of "leaving the scene." To have had an "accident" generally implies that you struck SOMETHING. What is it that you struck, who owns it, and did you notify them?
Leaving the scene of an accident in Minnesota is punishable by a fine starting at $500. If a person is injured or dies as a result of the accident the fine can be much higher and even prison time can be assessed for this offense.