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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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Q: What happens if you leave the scene of a accident?
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What happens if you have an accident on private property in Georgia and one or both parties leave the scene of the accident?

you leave too


How long do you have to file a police report for a car accident?

you can not leave the scene of a accident


What is leaving the scene of an accident in tx?

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.


Can you leave the scene of an accident if both parties agreed to do so?

of course not.


If it's a crime to hit a car and leave the scene of the accident what trouble can a person get into?

man slaughter if the person dies Hit and Run Leaving the scene of an accident.


Is it legal to leave the scene of an accident?

No. If you witnessed the accident you are supposed to give a statement to law enforcement prior to leaving.


What happens if you witness an accident and leave the scene?

nothing legally, this is more a moral Q; if you think you have a statement that might clarify matters, the police will take it without repercussions.


Can a person leave the scene of a car accident without waiting or calling for help?

you can, but then its a felony


What should you do if you are in an accident in which there is personal injury or 1000.00 or more in property damage?

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."


If you leave the scene of car accident can your car be taken away?

Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime, charges that can be brought against the person depends upon the extent of damages, personal injuries, etc. In all cases the vehicle will be impounded, whether it will be forfeited depends upon the laws of the state in which the accident occurred. In most states it is a crime to leave the scene of an accident. Believe it or not, there are a couple where it is not considered a crime.


What happens if you leave the scene of an accident and the person in the other vehicle dies but its not your fault?

Not 100% but I'm pretty sure you'd be looking at felony hit-and-run along with negligent homicide.


What should you do if you are involved in an accident in which there is personal injury or 1000.00 or more in property damage?

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."