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.
you leave too
you can not leave the scene of a accident
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.
In any state all parties involved in any accident are able to walk away, The driver is the only one mandatory to stay. Those who leave cannot claim any lawsuit or obtain any information.
I doubt it. The police might want to question a passenger as a witness to the accident. Also, the passenger might need medical attention, so it's best to stay at the scene of an accident.
of course not.
man slaughter if the person dies Hit and Run Leaving the scene of an accident.
No. If you witnessed the accident you are supposed to give a statement to law enforcement prior to leaving.
The worst thing you can do if you witness any accident is to leave the scene, unless you must do so to get help. If you see a mistake being made, you might want to inform that person that they are making a mistake and what the consequences might be.
As a witness to a bad car accident, a person should stay on the scene until they have told their version of the story to the police. Most often a police officer will want contact information for the witness in case more information is needed.
you can, but then its a felony