Current through November, 2024
Section 11-169-13 - Accidents(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in any accident resulting in injury to or death of any person, or damage to any vehicle or other property, shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible without obstructing traffic any more than is necessary.(b) The driver shall remain at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible, and shall render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance, including making arrangements for the transportation of such injured person or persons to a physician, surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment, if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary, or if requested by the injured person or persons.(c) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident shall give his name, address and such information as will identify the vehicle he is driving and shall, upon request, exhibit his driver's license to the person struck. Where the vehicle struck is unattended, the driver shall leave in a conspicuous place in the vehicle struck, a written notice giving the name and address of the driver and of the owner of the vehicle doing the striking, together with such information as will identify the vehicle, and a statement of the circumstances thereof.(d) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident shall give notice of such accident to the police department by the quickest means of communication available, and shall assist the police department in such matters as may be requested.[Eff. AUG 9, 1982] (Auth: HRS § 326-24) (Imp: HRS § 326-34)