Even though fleeing an accident scene is illegal, it happens daily. Data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that 11% of all motor vehicle accidents involve hit-and-run accidents.
In Illinois, the law states no driver involved in an accident should ever leave an accident scene when a bodily injury has occurred, as they may also face jail time when located unless he/she needs immediate medical attention. Illinois law requires the driver to provide specific information to law enforcement officers and to other drivers and/or passengers involved in the accident.
If a driver flees the accident scene without proving these requirements, they might be found guilty of a felony. Also, they could face license suspension or even revocation of license If a hit-and-run causes death, that’s a Class 2 felony, which is punishable by jail time for three to 14 years. Even with these laws and severe penalties they carry, hit-and-run accidents are quite common.