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The driver of any vehicle which collides with or is involved in an accident with any vehicle or other property which is unattended resulting in any damage to such other vehicle or property shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle or other property of his or her name, address and the name and address of the owner and the license number of the vehicle he is driving or shall attach securely in a conspicuous place in or on such vehicle or other property a written notice giving his or her name, address, and the name and address of the owner and the license number of the vehicle he or she is driving and shall without unnecessary delay notify the nearest office of a duly authorized police authority. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
(SDCL § 32-34-4) Penalty, see § 70.99
Any driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in damage to property shall stop his or her vehicle at the scene of the accident and immediately give his or her name and address, and the name and address of the owner of the vehicle. If the damage is to another motor vehicle and the owner of the damaged vehicle is not at the scene of the accident, the driver shall immediately leave such information on the other motor vehicle. If the damage is to property other than a motor vehicle, and the owner of the damaged property is not at the scene, the driver shall leave such information with the owner of the property or with a law enforcement agency as soon as possible.
(SDCL § 32-34-6) Penalty, see § 70.99
(A) An accident report is not required from any person who is physically incapable of making such report during the period of such incapacity.
(SDCL § 32-34-8)
(B) If the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of giving an immediate notice of an accident and there was another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident capable of doing so, such occupant shall make or cause to be given the notice not given by the driver.
(SDCL § 32-34-9) Penalty, see § 70.99