South Dakota statute
SDCL § 32-34-5 — Hit and run accident resulting in death or injury as felony
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 34: Accidents And Accident Reports, South Dakota Codified Laws.
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Full text of SDCL § 32-34-5
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
Any driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person, who fails immediately to stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident and comply with the provisions of § 32-34-3 is guilty of a Class 6 felony, and the Department of Revenue shall revoke the registration receipt of the person so convicted.
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Is hit and run accident resulting in death or injury as felony a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Hit and run accident resulting in death or injury as felony is a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 32-34-5.
Which South Dakota statute covers hit and run accident resulting in death or injury as felony?
Hit and run accident resulting in death or injury as felony is governed by SDCL § 32-34-5 (Hit and run accident resulting in death or injury as felony).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.