Typically, after someone has left the scene of an accident, chances are they regret doing so. There are several reasons why someone might react in a way that is not their usual behavior. They may have been fearful of the consequences they would face. If they were impaired, the alcohol may have impaired their judgment, and they did not want to be convicted of a DUI on top of other accident related charges. If the accident was a very minor one, they may have not even known that an impact occurred. Regardless of any reason why they left the scene, all drivers have obligations they must follow that come with the privilege of having a driver’s license.

The San Diego attorneys at DUI Crew understand what it takes to defend your case. DUI Crew’s expertise allows us to spot the weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and know the hard questions to ask when defending you and your case.

Under California state law, you must stop if you have been a participant in a car accident. If you have fled the scene, you are obligated to return right away, or you will be charged with hit and run. Once you have stopped, you must:

• Find and exchange relevant information with the other driver (contact information, insurance information, registration, driver’s license etc.)
• If you cannot find the driver of the other vehicle, you need to leave a note on the vehicle with your information
• File a police report A.S.A.P.
• If there are any injuries, call 911 and assist at the scene
• If you failed to perform these actions, have been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, and were driving under the influence at the time, you may be looking at serious penalties. Contact an attorney for help.

Contact a San Diego DUI lawyer at DUI Crew immediately to advise you of your rights if you have been arrested for leaving the scene of an accident.