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qualifying motor vehicle accident in Indiana Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session

In Indiana criminal law, “qualifying motor vehicle accident” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.

What does “qualifying motor vehicle accident” mean in Indiana criminal law?

"qualifying motor vehicle accident" means a motor vehicle accident involving: (1) death; or (2) serious bodily injury. (Ind. Code § 9-26-2-5)

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