- Texas Transportation Code Section 550.021 states that the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or death of another must stop at or close to the scene or immediately return if unable to stop. Under section 550.023, the driver must remain at the scene until he have provided his name, vehicle and insurance information and provided reasonable assistance to any injured party. Reasonable assistance includes transporting or making transportation arrangements to a hospital.
- Texas felony offenses are classified as first degree, second degree, third degree and state jail felonies. FSRA, however, is considered an unclassified felony. Violation of the requirements of Chapter 550 may result in confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for up to five years, or up to one year in county jail.
- If you have never been convicted of a felony in any state, you may be eligible for probation. Probation for an FSRA conviction can be up to 10 years. Texas probation standard terms and conditions include monthly reporting, monthly fees, classes, curfews, drug and alcohol restrictions and drug testing.
- An FSRA conviction also can include a fine of up to $5,000 at the time of publication, which can be completely or partially probated. Court costs also will be assessed; amounts will vary by county. You also may be ordered to pay the victim or the victim's insurance company restitution for medical and property damages. An FSRA conviction also may result in a driver's license suspension.
- If you are involved in an accident that does not result in physical injury, you still have legal obligations. You must remain at the scene of the accident or return as soon as possible and provide your contact and insurance information. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor conviction.
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