Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 20-102: (a) (1) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to another person immediately shall stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the accident, without obstructing traffic more than necessary
What this law says, in plain English
Drivers must stop and remain at accident scenes involving bodily injury or death. Violating this duty with knowledge of serious injury or death is a felony punishable by up to 5–10 years imprisonment.
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