Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 46.52.040 (2026)

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Whenever the driver of the vehicle involved in any accident, concerning which accident report is required, is physically incapable of making the required accident report and there is another occupant other than a passenger for hire therein, in the vehicle at the time of the accident capable of making a report, such occupant shall make or cause to be made such report. Upon recovery such driver shall make such report in the manner required by law.

[ 1967 c 32 s 55; 1961 c 12 s 46.52.040. Prior: 1937 c 189 s 136; RRS s 6360-136.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2001–2001 · leading case: Guillen v. Pierce Cnty., 31 P.3d 628 (Wash. 2001).

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Guillen v. Pierce Cnty., 31 P.3d 628 (Wash. 2001). “"); RCW 46.52.040 (requiring vehicle's occupant to prepare the "accident report" if operator is physically incapacitated); cf.”

Guillen v. Pierce Cnty., 181 A.L.R. Fed. 741 (Wash. 2001). “”); RCW 46.52.040 (requiring vehicle’s occupant to prepare the “accident report” if operator is physically incapacitated); cf.”

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