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# \[5] 11 - Hit and Run (Injury or Death)

**Offense Classification:** **Felony**

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#### **Definition:**

Hit and Run (Injury or Death) occurs when an individual **is involved in a motor vehicle collision that results in bodily injury or death to another person and willfully leaves the scene without rendering aid, contacting emergency services, or identifying themselves**. This is considered a serious criminal offense regardless of fault in the collision.

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#### **Elements of the Crime:**

* The individual was **operating a motor vehicle involved in a collision**.
* The collision caused **physical injury or death** to another person.
* The individual **failed to stop at the scene**, **render aid**, or **report the incident to law enforcement**.
* The flight from the scene was **intentional and without legal justification**.

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#### **Penalties:**

**Felony:**

* **Jail Time:** 3 to 10 years
* **Fine:** Up to $25,000
* **License Revocation:** 2 to 5 years

**Additional Consequences:**

* **Restitution to victims or next of kin**
* **Civil liability in wrongful injury or death claims**
* **Vehicle seizure and forensic investigation**

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#### **Related Charges:**

[**\[5\] 10 - Hit and Run (Property Damage)**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-10-hit-and-run-property-damage.md) *(If only non-injury damage occurred)*\
[**\[5\] 3 - Reckless Driving**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-3-reckless-driving.md) *(If unsafe operation led to the injury/death)*\
[**\[5\] 5 - Evading Police**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-5-evading-police.md) *(If fleeing involved pursuit or failure to stop when signaled)*\
[**\[5\] 13 - Vehicular Manslaughter**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-13-vehicular-manslaughter.md) *(If the death resulted from negligence or unlawful driving)*


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