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WobblerCalifornia · Vehicle Code § 20001

Hit and Run (Injury)

Leaving a crash where someone got hurt without stopping to help or share your info.

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. 2Someone was hurt or killed.
  3. 3You knew, or should have known.
  4. 4You did not stop, help, and give your info.

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year jail, or 16 months, 2, or 3 years. More if serious injury.