(a)The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident and shall fulfill the requirements of Sections 20003 and 20004.
(b)(1)Except as provided in paragraph (2), a person who violates subdivision (a) shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison, or in a county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both that imprisonment and fine.
(2)If the accident described in subdivision (a) results in death or permanent, serious injury, a person who violates subdivision (a) shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years, or in a county jail for not less than 90 days nor more than one year, or by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both that imprisonment and fine. However, the court, in the interests of justice and for reasons stated in the record, may reduce or eliminate the minimum imprisonment required by this paragraph.
(3)In imposing the minimum fine required by this subdivision, the court shall take into consideration the defendant’s ability to pay the fine and, in the interests of justice and for reasons stated in the record, may reduce the amount of that minimum fine to less than the amount otherwise required by this subdivision.
(c)A person who flees the scene of the crime after committing a violation of Section 191.5 of, or paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 192 of the Penal Code, upon conviction of any of those sections, in addition and consecutive to the punishment prescribed, shall be punished by an additional term of imprisonment of five years in the state prison. This additional term shall not be imposed unless the allegation is charged in the accusatory pleading and admitted by the defendant or found to be true by the trier of fact. The court shall not strike a finding that brings a person within the provisions of this subdivision or an allegation made pursuant to this subdivision.
(d)As used in this section, “permanent, serious injury” means the loss or permanent impairment of function of a bodily member or organ.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in
417
cases (
171 in the last 5 years), 1966–2026 · leading case:
People v. Calles, 209 Cal. App. 4th 1200 (Cal. Ct. App. 2012).
People v. Calles, 209 Cal. App. 4th 1200 (Cal. Ct. App. 2012).
· cites it 12× “(c)(1)), 1 three counts of leaving the scene of an accident (Veh. Code, § 20001, subd. (a)), and one count of second degree murder (§ 187, subd.”
People v. Martinez, 394 P.3d 1066 (Cal. 2017).
· cites it 5× “" Vehicle Code sections 20003 and 20004, in turn, require the driver to stop and provide identification and render aid to the victim, as well as to report the accident to authorities if there is no police officer present.”
People v. Ramirez, 135 Cal. Rptr. 2d 542 (Cal. Ct. App. 2003).
· cites it 10× “(a)), and leaving the scene of an accident (Veh. Code, § 20001, subds.(a), (c).) [1] The trial court sentenced appellant to the lower term of four years for the gross vehicular manslaughter and a mandatory consecutive term of five years for leaving the accident scene.”
Corenbaum v. Lampkin, 215 Cal. App. 4th 1308 (Cal. Ct. App. 2013).
· cites it 5× “Lampkin was convicted of fleeing the scene of an injury accident (Veh. Code, § 20001, subd. (a)), but was not found guilty on another count for driving under the influence (id.”
People v. Delgadillo, 521 P.3d 360 (Cal. 2022).
“The jury also found true allegations that Delgadillo fled the scene (Veh. Code, § 20001, subd. (c)) and had two prior convictions for driving while under the influence of alcohol (Veh.”
Latu v. Mukasey, 547 F.3d 1070 (9th Cir. 2008).
· cites it 6× “5, requires a driver involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to stop and fulfill the reporting requirements of California Vehicle Code §§ 20003 and 20004.”
People v. Ochoa, 864 P.2d 103 (Cal. 1993).
· cites it 2× “(a)) and one count of hit-and-run driving (Veh. Code, § 20001). He argued on appeal, among other contentions, that irrelevant and prejudicial evidence of his prior conviction for driving under the influence, his probationary status, and his attendance at an alcohol awareness…”
People v. Jimenez, 93 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 84 (Cal. Ct. App. 1992).
· cites it 6× “Defendant was convicted of violating his duty to stop and report an injury-producing accident (Veh. Code, § 20001, subd. (b)(1)), assault with a deadly weapon (Pen.”
People v. Anderson, 235 P.3d 11 (Cal. 2010).
· cites it 2× “1 Vehicle Code section 20001, subdivisions (a) and (b)(2).”
People v. Sanchez, 16 P.3d 118 (Cal. 2001).
· cites it 2× “(b)); (5) hit-and-run driving, causing injury (Veh.Code, § 20001, subd. (a)); and (6) perjury (§ 118).”
People v. Carbajal, 899 P.2d 67 (Cal. 1995).
· cites it 2× “" Vehicle Code sections 20001, 20003 and 20004 impose a duty on motorists to stop if a driver is involved in an accident resulting in injury to any person, other than himself or herself, or death of any person; to provide identifying information to the person struck, the driver,…”
People v. Nuno, 236 Cal. Rptr. 3d 578 (Cal. Ct. App. 5th 2018).
· cites it 3× “(d) ), making a criminal threat (§ 422), and felony hit-and-run ( Veh. Code, § 20001, subd. (a) ), the jury convicted him only of hit-and-run and acquitted him of the remaining charges.”
— Cal. Vehicle Code § 20001(a) — 6 cases
People v. Martinez, 394 P.3d 1066 (Cal. 2017).
“" Vehicle Code sections 20003 and 20004, in turn, require the driver to stop and provide identification and render aid to the victim, as well as to report the accident to authorities if there is no police officer present.”
Latu v. Mukasey, 547 F.3d 1070 (9th Cir. 2008).
“5, requires a driver involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to stop and fulfill the reporting requirements of California Vehicle Code §§ 20003 and 20004.”
— Cal. Vehicle Code § 20001(b)(1) — 1 case
— Cal. Vehicle Code § 20001(c) — 1 case
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