Oklahoma Law Requires Staying at an Accident Scene
Drivers in Tulsa must follow Oklahoma state motor vehicle laws. These statutes have several requirements you must follow after an accident. Generally, you must provide your name, address, and vehicle registration number. Furthermore, you also have to be prepared to show your driver’s license and proof of insurance. Failing to provide this information, and not rendering aid to those injured, is a crime known as a hit and run in Tulsa. These violations are classified by the severity of the accident.
Accidents with Injury
Oklahoma requires those involved in an accident involving injury, but not death, to do as follows, “The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in a nonfatal injury to any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such 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 he has fulfilled the requirements of Section 10-104 of this title. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.” Failing to abide by this law “willfully, maliciously, or feloniously” is a felony. Punishments can include fines up to $1,000, jail time of up to two years, or both.
Fatal Accidents
If the accident involves a fatality, the same requirements for stopping or returning apply. In this case, the punishment is much more severe. These include 1 to 10 years in prison, a fine between $1,000 and $10,000, or both.
Speak to a Tulsa Criminal Defense Attorney to Learn More
If you are facing charges for hit and run in Tulsa, you should consult with a Tulsa criminal defense attorney right away. For a initial and confidential consultation, call Seventh Street Law Firm at 918-932-2777.