Higher penalties for fleeing an accident scene

[hrmjustin]

By Matthew McKibben

The Senate passed legislation last week that increases penalties for drivers fleeing the scene of a car accident when a death, injury or property damage occurs.

The bill (S.2503) would deter drivers from leaving injured victims on the road, facilitate police investigations, and enable timely chemical testing of a driver.

"Each day, it seems there is another reckless driver who injures or claims a life of an innocent victim and compounds that crime by leaving the scene of the accident," said Sen. Martin Golden, R–Brooklyn, sponsor of the bill.

http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2014-05-12-87887.113122-Higher-penalties-for-fleeing-an-accident-scene.html

[TexasTowelie]

1. I was abandoned at the scene of an accident last year.

It's good to see that legislatures are cracking down on this crime.

[hrmjustin]

2. I remember that. what a horrifying experience it must have been for you.

[SevenSixtyTwo]

3. Thumbs up

For Senator Martin Golden!

[hrmjustin]

4. On this issue I agree.

The story doesn't mention it but he accidentally ran into a woman here in the district and she later died. He of course did not flee and was deeply upset over it.