A person involved in a traffic accident who flees the scene is criminally liable.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only civil liability
• D. Depends on the severity of the incident

Answer: (A)

When you're involved in a traffic accident, you have a duty to stop, identify yourself, exchange information, and render aid if needed. Leaving the scene violates that duty and becomes a criminal act known as a hit-and-run. The seriousness of the incident doesn’t excuse the act of fleeing; the crime is the act of leaving, which obstructs aid and investigation and endangers others. Penalties can be more severe if someone is injured or killed, but the criminal liability exists even for minor crashes. You can still face civil liability for damages alongside any criminal charges. So the statement is true.