Opinion ID: 1803793
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Heading: Stop at Scene of Accident

Text: The next component of LSA-R.S. 14:100 requires a driver who is involved in or causes an accident to stop his/her vehicle at the scene of the accident. It is undisputed that defendant did not stop at the scene of the accident. In fact, defendant testified that after Miss Morphis passed him, he proceeded to turn onto Pleasant Hill Road. After he completed the turn, he stopped and watched the accident transpire from his position on Pleasant Hill Road. Subsequently, he stated that he did not have a cellular phone, so he went to the nearest phone to get help. After alerting the authorities, defendant testified that he went home and never returned to the scene of the accident. Therefore, we find that defendant violated LSA-R.S. 14:100 by failing to stop at the scene of the accident.