Obligaciones del conductor tras un accidente en Minnesota

Explicación Simple

Si chocas con otro auto, debes detenerte y asegurarte de que todos estén bien. También tienes que dar tu nombre y dirección a los involucrados y ayudar si alguien está herido.

Es como si en una fiesta, accidentalmente derramaras una bebida sobre alguien. Debes detenerte, disculparte y ayudar a limpiar el desastre.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan choca su auto contra el de María en un cruce. Juan se detiene, verifica que María esté bien y le da su nombre y dirección. Luego, llama a la policía para que ayuden a resolver la situación.

Penalidades

Si no cumples con estas obligaciones, puedes enfrentar consecuencias legales, incluyendo multas o cargos criminales.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

The driver of any motor vehicle involved in a collision shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the collision, or as close to the scene as possible, and reasonably investigate what was struck. If the driver knows or has reason to know the collision resulted in injury to or death of another, the driver in every event shall remain at the scene of the collision until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of this section as to the giving of information. The stop must be made without unnecessarily obstructing traffic. The driver of any motor vehicle involved in a collision shall immediately stop the motor vehicle at the scene of the collision, or as close to the collision as possible, and reasonably investigate what was struck. If the driver knows or has reason to know the collision involves damage to a vehicle driven or attended by another, the driver in every event shall remain at the scene of the collision until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of this section as to the giving of information. The stop must be made without unnecessarily obstructing traffic. (a) The driver of any motor vehicle involved in a collision the driver knows or has reason to know results in bodily injury to or death of another, or damage to any vehicle driven or attended by another, shall give the driver's name, date of birth, mailing address or email address, and the registration plate number of the vehicle being driven. The driver shall, upon request and if available, exhibit the driver's license or permit to drive to any peace officer at the scene of the collision or who is investigating the collision. The driver shall render reasonable assistance to any individual injured in the collision. (b) If not given at the scene of the collision, the driver, within 72 hours aft