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Michigan Car Accidents Resulting in Serious Injury or Death

In Michigan, car accidents that result in grave injuries have distinct next steps to be followed. In accordance with the law, drivers must stop and are required to remain at the scene of the car accident. Michigan drivers are then required to report the accident to a Michigan police authority, as explained in this excerpt from Michigan Vehicle Code 257.617. Failure of Michigan drivers to follow this car accident legislation is punishable by law.

(1) The driver of a vehicle who knows or who has reason to believe that he or she has been involved in an accident upon public or private property that is open to travel by the public shall immediately stop his or her vehicle at the scene of the accident and shall remain there until the requirements of section 619 are fulfilled or immediately report the accident to the nearest or most convenient police agency or officer to fulfill the requirements of section 619(a) and (b) if there is a reasonable and honest belief that remaining at the scene will result in further harm. The stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), if the individual violates subsection (1) and the accident results in serious impairment of a body function or death, the individual is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.

(3) If the individual violates subsection (1) following an accident caused by that individual and the accident results in the death of another individual, the individual is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 15 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.

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