United States Code Title 10 — Armed Forces

§ 911. Art. 111. Leaving scene of vehicle accident

§ 911.

(a)

Any person subject to this chapter—

(1)

who is the driver of a vehicle that is involved in an accident that results in personal injury or property damage; and

(2)

who wrongfully leaves the scene of the accident—

(A)

without providing assistance to an injured person; or

(B)

without providing personal identification to others involved in the accident or to appropriate authorities;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(b)

Any person subject to this chapter—

(1)

who is a passenger in a vehicle that is involved in an accident that results in personal injury or property damage;

(2)

who is the superior commissioned or noncommissioned officer of the driver of the vehicle or is the commander of the vehicle; and

(3)

who wrongfully and unlawfully orders, causes, or permits the driver to leave the scene of the accident—

(A)

without providing assistance to an injured person; or

(B)

without providing personal identification to others involved in the accident or to appropriate authorities;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.