§ 23-126. Leaving the scene of an accident.

(a)

A person commits the offense of leaving the scene of an accident when:

(1)

Being the operator of a vehicle or a vessel involved in an accident resulting in injury or death or damage to property of another person; and

(2)

Having knowledge of such accident he leaves the place of the injury, damage or accident without stopping and giving the following information to the other party or to a law enforcement officer, or if no law enforcement officer is in the vicinity, then to the nearest law enforcement agency:

a.

His name;

b.

His residence, including city and street number;

c.

The registration or license number for his vehicle or vessel; and

d.

His operator's license number, if any.

(b)

Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident is a misdemeanor.

(c)

For the purposes of this section, all peace officers shall have jurisdiction, when invited by an injured person, to enter the premises of any privately owned parking lot or parking facility for the purpose of investigating an accident and performing all necessary duties regarding such accident.

(Code 1977, § 300.060; Ord. No. 17-20, § 1, 6-13-17)

State law reference

Similar provisions, RSMo 577.060.