What happens if you flee the scene of a car accident? Well, if you know you’ve been in a car accident, you should stay, assist anyone who might be injured, and exchange personal contact information. If you don’t do that, it can be a crime. Check out California Vehicle Code Sections 20000 and 20001.
If you leave the scene of a car accident and someone is injured, it can even be a felony, and you could face up to jail time.
If you’ve left the scene of a car accident and you think someone’s been injured, you may want to speak to a criminal defense attorney.