Texas · Texas Transportation Code

Tex. Transp. Code § 550.021: COLLISION INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A vehicle operator involved in a collision causing injury or death must immediately stop, remain at the scene, and provide aid. Failing to do so is a felony, with severity depending on whether death or serious bodily injury resulted.

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