§ 82-33. Duty upon striking person or attended or occupied vehicle.  


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  • The operator of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or in damage to a vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of the accident, or as close thereto as possible, but shall then forthwith return to, and in every event shall remain at, the scene of the accident until the operator has fulfilled the following requirements:

    (1)

    The operator shall give his name, address and the registration number of the vehicle he is driving to the person struck or to the operator or occupant of, or person attending, any vehicle collided with;

    (2)

    The operator shall, upon request and if available, exhibit his operator's license to the person struck or to the operator or occupant of, or person attending, any vehicle collided with; and

    (3)

    The operator shall render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying, or the making of arrangements for the carrying of such person to a physician, surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary, or if such carrying is requested by the injured person.

(Code 1966, § 4.11(1); Ord. No. 888, § I, 12-16-14)

State law reference

Similar provisions, W.S.A., § 346.67.