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[8.7] Accident Reporting Requirements - Injury or Death

  • The driver of a motor vehicle who is in any manner involved in an accident originating from the operation of the motor vehicle that has resulted in bodily injury, or in the death of any person shall report the accident to the local law enforcement office as soon as possible
  • Every driver involved in the accident shall, unless rendered incapable, exchange with any other driver or property owner involved in the accident and present at the scene, all of the following information:
  • Driver’s name and current residence address, driver’s license number, vehicle identification number, and current residence address of registered owner.
  • Evidence of automobile insurance to include the name and address of the insurance company and the number of the insurance policy.
  • Drivers charged under this section may not be charged with violations of penal code (8)06 for events arising from the same accident.
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This section is commonly referred to as felony Hit and Run.