Questions and Answers
What is the penalty for a driver's willful violation of F.S. 316.027?
A felony of varying degrees based upon the severity of the crash victim's injury
What is the requirement for a driver involved in a car crash resulting in the injury or death of a person?
To stop at the scene and remain there until they have fulfilled the requirements of F.S. 316.062
According to State v. Johnson, how does F.S. 316.027 apply?
Per victim, regardless of the severity of their injury
What is the consequence for a defendant driver who fails to fulfill their obligations under F.S. 316.092 in a crash with multiple victims?
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What is the degree of felony for a crash victim with serious bodily injury?
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Who should you contact if you have questions regarding F.S. 316.027 or any other legal issue?
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Study Notes
Florida Law: Crashes Involving Death or Personal Injury
- In Florida, a driver involved in a car crash resulting in injury or death of a person must stop at the scene and remain there until fulfilling the requirements of F.S. 316.062.
- A driver's willful violation of F.S. 316.027 is a felony of varying degrees based on the severity of the crash victim's injury.
- The Florida Supreme Court has decided that F.S. 316.027 applies per victim, not per crash.
Consequences for Defendants
- A defendant driver who fails to fulfill their obligations under F.S. 316.092 can be charged with a felony for each involved victim.
- The severity of the charges depends on the severity of the victim's injury:
- Injury (other than serious bodily injury): F3 (felony of the third degree)
- Serious bodily injury: F2 (felony of the second degree)
- Death: F1 (felony of the first degree)
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