As it stands, leaving the scene of an accident without waiting for a police officer to take a report and dismiss you can constitute a hit and run. Not exactly something you want on your record. That said, a Las Vegas-area district attorney argues that you can leave the scene of an accident if another party is a threat to your safety.
In fact, a former Clark County district attorney cites a recent example where driving away might have saved the life of an irrationally angry driver in Las Vegas.
Former District Attorney David Roger says leaving the scene of an accident is permissible– if greater danger is at play
In short, leaving the scene of a crash before police arrive is almost always a bad idea. But, like so many scenarios, there’s an exception to the rule.
Former Clark County District Attorney David Roger recently spoke about a case wherein a knife-wielding road rager died after another motorist shot him in self-defense. “Self-defense is at issue, and the district attorney will review the evidence to determine whether the case should be prosecuted,” the former district attorney said…