California · Vehicle Code

VEH §2412: All members of the California Highway Patrol may investigate accidents resulting in personal injuries or death and gather evidence for the purpose of prosecuting the person or persons guilty of any vi

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California Highway Patrol members are authorized to investigate accidents involving injury or death and collect evidence to support prosecution of persons whose legal violations caused the accident.

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All members of the California Highway Patrol may investigate accidents resulting in personal injuries or death and gather evidence for the purpose of prosecuting the person or persons guilty of any violation of the law contributing to the happening of such accident.

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