How to Minimize Further Vehicle Tragedy

Posted on July 7, 2008
Filed Under Hit & Run, Los Angeles, News, Police, Tips |

Tragedy struck the lives of four individuals whose car struck a pillar on the Santa Monica Freeway on Sunday, July 6.  On the same day, an Acura was in an accident which killed one of the passengers, however the driver in this incident was healthy enough to flee the scene of the accident. 

Car accidents are bound to happen in Los Angeles, and unfortunately some individuals may be involved in car crashes which cause injury or possibly even death.  As tragic as these circumstances can be, fleeing the scene of an accident is illegal, and can lead to hit and run charges, as well as leaving the scene of the crime or even vehicular manslaughter.

Emotions and adrenalin can add up to many poor decisions, however this defense will rarely be of use in a court of law.  Hit and run charges can bring fines and jail time, and vehicular manslaughter can bring extensive prison time.  While the driver may not be at fault for the deaths of anyone at an accident scene, fleeing is not only illegal but suggests guilt and could skew the perspective of the investigative team examining the situation.  This could lead to vehicular manslaughter charge.  The vehicular manslaughter charge may also be brought by police because the driver may have moved his car into a position that suggests guilt.

Here are some tips on how to deal with an accident:

  • If you find yourself in an accident, get the driver’s contact information and report it to your insurance.
  • If the accident is severe enough, call the police and see if you’re able to get witnesses to corroborate your story.
  • If there are significant injuries or even a potential fatality, absolutely call or wait for the police to arrive at the scene and cooperate fully.
  • Should there be a significant accident, contact an attorney and explain the situation as it exactly happened.
Written by Joe M

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