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New Ohio Hit-and-Run Law Starts Today: Tougher Penalties for Leaving an Accident Scene

Author/Presenter: Burgess, Jordan
Abstract:

A hit and run accident involving a construction worker in Ohio has led to new and more severe penalties for leaving the scene of an accident. Before the accident, leaving the scene was a felony only if you made the victim’s injuries worse by leaving. Under the new law, leaving the scene could lead up to one year for seriously injuring someone and up to five years for killing someone.

Source: WDTN-TV
Publication Date: September 17, 2010
Notes:

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Publication Types: News and Other Non-research Articles
Topics: Hit and Run Crashes; Laws and Legislation; Penalties

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