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WobblerCalifornia · Vehicle Code § 20001(b)(2)

Hit and Run Causing Death or Serious Injury

Leaving a crash where someone was seriously hurt or killed.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You were in a crash
  2. 2Death or serious injury
  3. 3You didn't stop and help

Possible punishment

90 days–1 year jail, or 2, 3, or 4 years.