Texas Transportation Code

§ 550.021 — COLLISION INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH

TN § 550.021Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part C. RULES OF THE ROAD · Ch. 550. COLLISIONS AND COLLISION REPORTS · Art. B. DUTIES FOLLOWING COLLISION

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(a)The operator of a vehicle involved in a collision that results or is reasonably likely to result in injury to or death of a person shall:

(1)immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the collision or as close to the scene as possible;

(2)immediately return to the scene of the collision if the vehicle is not stopped at the scene of the collision;

(3)immediately determine whether a person is involved in the collision, and if a person is involved in the collision, whether that person requires aid; and

(4)remain at the scene of the collision until the operator complies with the requirements of Section 550.023.

(b)An operator of a vehicle required to stop the vehicle by Subsection (a) shall do so without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

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Legislative history

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 97 (H.B. 1840), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 275), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1099 (H.B. 3668), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 709 (H.B. 2190), Sec. 45, eff. September 1, 2023.