A. Duty To Stop; Leaving Scene:
1. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to, or death of, any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at, the scene of the accident, or as close thereto as possible and shall then forthwith return to, and in every event shall remain at, the scene of the accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of subsections A3 and A4 of this section. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
2. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle, which is driven or attended by any person, shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of the accident, or as close thereto as possible, and shall forthwith return to, and in every event shall remain at, the scene of the accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of subsection A3 of this section. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
3. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident shall give his correct name and address and the registration number of the vehicle he is driving; and shall exhibit his operator's or chauffeur's license to the person struck, or the driver, or occupant of, or person attending, any vehicle collided with and shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance. If the driver does not have an operator's or chauffeur's license in his possession, he shall exhibit other valid evidence of identification to the occupants of a vehicle, or to the person collided with.
4. The driver shall, upon request and if available, exhibit his operator's or chauffeur's license and his security verification form to the person struck or the driver or occupant of, or person attending, any vehicle collided with, and shall render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying of the person to a physician, surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary or if such carrying is requested by the injured person.
5. Any person failing to stop or to comply with any of the requirements of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (1990 Code § 15-219)
B. Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle Or Fixture:
1. The driver of any vehicle which collides with any vehicle which is unattended shall immediately stop, and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of the vehicle of the correct name and address of the driver and the owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle, or shall leave in a conspicuous place in or on the vehicle struck a written notice giving the correct name and address of the driver and of the owner of the vehicle doing the striking, and shall provide the same information to an officer having jurisdiction. (1990 Code § 15-220)
2. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to fixtures or other property legally upon or adjacent to a street shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of such property of such fact and of the driver's name and address and of the registration number of the vehicle being driven and shall, upon request, exhibit a driver's license and security verification form, and shall make report of such accident when and as required by law. (1990 Code § 15-220; amd. 2004 Code)
C. Reporting Accident: The driver of a vehicle which is in any manner involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury to, or death of, any person or in which it is apparent that damage to one vehicle or to the property is in excess of three hundred dollars ($300.00) shall, as soon as practicable, report such accident to a police officer or to the police department unless settlement regarding the collision has been made within six (6) months after the date of the accident. If a driver makes out a written report of the accident in the office of the police department as soon as practicable after the accident, which report is to be forwarded to the state department of public safety in accordance with state law, the driver shall be deemed to be in compliance with this subsection. (1990 Code § 15-221)