In New York State, leaving the scene of an incident that involves a fatality or personal injury is:
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Permitted only if you did not cause the crash.
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A criminal violation.
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A traffic violation.
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Permitted only if you were not directly involved in the crash.
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Explanation
In New York, leaving the scene of an incident involving a fatality or personal injury is a criminal violation. If you are involved in a crash, you must always stop. If anyone is injured or killed, you must notify the police immediately and ensure that an ambulance or rescue personnel have been called.
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