Leaving the scene of an accident?

Question

If I make a u-turn on a rural Alabama road and back into a ditch and walk for help, would this constitute leaving the scene of an accident. The car does not impede other traffic.

Answer 1

You asked this twice so I will answer twice:

Leaving the scene of an accident refers t oa multi car collision. The fact that your car was the only one damaged eliminates this possibillity for you. Walking for help is certainly the right move. Unless of course you have a cell phone and could call for assistance

Answer 2

Once again you people that are answering these questions are making a huge asumption. LAWS ARE NOT THE SAME IN ALL STATES!!!

In Illinois for example, a person that hits a stop sign or a road sign or does damage to property, etc and then leaves the accident on foot to make a call, technically can be leaving the scene. Part of the question surrounds how long you were gone. I am pasting the Illinois statute for your reference. THIS ONLY APPLIES TO ACCIDENTS THAT OCCUR IN ILLINOIS. Also, if the accident resuted in injury/death to a person, there is a different statute that I have not pasted in.

(625 ILCS 5/11‑402) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑402)
Sec. 11‑402. Motor vehicle accident involving damage to vehicle. (a) The driver of any vehicle involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such motor vehicle accident or as close thereto as possible, but shall forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of such motor vehicle accident until the requirements of Section 11‑403 have been fulfilled. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
Any person failing to comply with this Section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) Upon conviction of a violation of this Section, the court shall make a finding as to whether the damage to a vehicle is in excess of $1,000, and in such case a statement of this finding shall be reported to the Secretary of State with the report of conviction as required by Section 6‑204 of this Code. Upon receipt of such report of conviction and statement of finding that the damage to a vehicle is in excess of $1,000, the Secretary of State shall suspend the driver's license or any nonresident's driving privilege.
(Source: P.A. 83‑831.)

Answer 3

Not unless another person is involved. However I would think twice before walking on a rural Alabama road.

Answer 4

No.