Posted: May 18th, 2017

Troy was involved in a car accident in which the driver of the other car was seriously injured. Fearful that he would be unfairly blamed for the collision, Troy drove away without rendering aid or reporting the accident.

Troy was involved in a car accident in which the driver of the other car was seriously injured. Fearful that he would be unfairly blamed for the collision, Troy drove away without rendering aid or reporting the accident. Can Troy be successfully prosecuted for his conduct after the accident? (A) Yes, being in the accident created a greater moral obligation on Troy’s part. (B) Yes, most states require immediate assistance and or reporting after being in an accident. (C) No, there is no general duty to assist others.