§ 27-57. Hit and run driving.

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(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to commit the crime of hit and run driving. Hit and run driving is the intentional failure of the driver of a vehicle involved in or causing any accident, to stop such vehicle at the scene of the accident, to give his identity and to render reasonable aid.

(b)

To give his identity, for the purpose of this section, shall mean that the driver of any vehicle involved in any accident shall give his name, address, and the license number of his vehicle, or shall report the accident to the police.

(c)

Whoever commits the crime of hit and run driving where there is no death or serious bodily injury shall be fined not more than $500.00 or imprisoned for not more than 60 days, or both.

(Code 1966, § 9-54)

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Similar provisions, R.S. 14:100.

                    
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