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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-12

Collisions involving death or serious bodily injury

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State v. Rosario (2004)

Most recently applied in State v. Rosario (February 2004)

L 1971, c 150, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 1992, c 243, §4; am L 2002, c 160, §7; am L 2008, c 231, §7; am L 2021, c 124, §2

(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in a collision resulting in serious bodily injury to or death of any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the collision or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the collision until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of section 291C-14. Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

(b) Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be guilty of a class B felony.

(c) The license or permit to drive and any nonresident operating privilege of the person so convicted shall be revoked.

(d) For any violation under this section, a surcharge of $500 shall be imposed, in addition to any other penalties, and shall be deposited into the neurotrauma special fund.

(e) For any violation under this section, a surcharge of up to $500 may be imposed, in addition to other penalties, which shall be deposited into the trauma system special fund.

Official source: Hawaii State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Hawaii statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.