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Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injuries – Leaving the Scene of an Accident Denver Attorney

On Behalf of | Nov 16, 2016 | Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injuries |

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Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit and Run Law in Adams County

Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injuries is commonly known as Leaving the Scene of an Accident. The statute, located at C.R.S. 42-4-1601, defines a Colorado driver’s responsibilities upon an accident. You cannot just leave the scene, hoping no one can identify you. Hit and Run conduct is what led the stiff penalties of this law. People used to run away from an accident and the injured party may not have had anyone to call an ambulance. The bottom line today is that you must stay put and provide assistance to the injured people.

Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injuries – Driver Requirements in Arapahoe County, Centennial and Aurora, Colorado

The driver of any car, truck or motorcycle involved in an accident with minor injury, serious injury or the death of any person, is required to stop their vehicle and stay at or return to the scene in Centennial and Aurora. You cannot leave the scene or Hit and Run. Next, the driver must complete the following:

  • Make sure medical assistance care is provided to any injured party. This may mean calling an ambulance.
  • Provide the location of the accident to police and fire. Information you must give includes the driver’s name, address and the registration number of his vehicle. More precise requirements are located at Duty to Report Accidents, C.R.S. 42-4-1606.

Jefferson County Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injuries Penalties / Punishment in Colorado

In Jefferson County, Arvada and Lakewood, failing to stay at the scene of a car crash or accident will result in serious criminal charges. Depending on the circumstances of the injuries to others (including in your car), can lead to the following charges:

  • A Class 1 misdemeanor traffic offense if anyone was injured at all, and you left the scene
  • A Class 4 felony if the accident caused serious bodily injury to anyone and you left the scene
  • A Class 3 felony if the crash caused the death of anyone and you ran from the scene

These crimes are listed at C.R.S. 42-4-1601. As mentioned above, penalties have increased recently due to several cases where drivers have left the scene of an accident after serous car wrecks or collisions with pedestrians and a driver drove away – leaving someone seriously injured to fend for themselves.  Read more about Leaving the Scene or Hit and Run.

Douglas County Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injuries / Hit and Run – Drivers’ License Effect

A driver’s license to operate a car or truck in Douglas County, Parker and Castle Rock will usually be revoked if they are convicted of Hit and Run or Leaving the Scene of an Accident. This twelve point traffic crime will max out anyone’s available points. In Colorado, twelve (12) points is the magic number when we all automatically have our license suspended or revoked.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Hit and Run traffic crimes have become so frequent that it is now classified as a felony in many situations. For nearly 40 years combined, our criminal defense attorneys have been fighting for people charged with Hit and Run. Don’t risk prison or jail working with an inexperienced lawyer. Instead, remain silent if contacted by police for Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Then, call our attorneys at 303-731-0719. Together, we can protect your future.

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