Iowa · Iowa Code — Motor Vehicles (Ch. 321, 321J)
Iowa Code (Motor Veh.) § 321.263: 2.Anypersonfailingtostoportocomplywiththerequirementsinsubsection1of thissection,intheeventofanaccidentresultinginaninjurytoanypersonisguiltyupon convictionofaseriousmisdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
A driver who fails to stop or comply after an accident faces escalating charges: serious misdemeanor for injury, aggravated misdemeanor for serious injury, Class D felony for serious injury if the driver knew or should have known their vehicle caused it, and Class C or D felony for death depending on knowledge.
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