Traffic accident specialist attorney, what punishment will a traffic accident perpetrator receive if they fled without rescuing the victim?

Hello. I am a traffic accident specialist attorney at Daeryun Law Firm (LLC).

If a driver flees after a traffic accident without rescuing the victim, they may be subject to criminal punishment, basically imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to 15 million won.

This is because they violated the obligation under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes to immediately stop, rescue the victim, and take necessary measures when a traffic accident occurs.

The court strictly punishes the act of fleeing if the driver, despite recognizing that the victim was injured or killed in the accident, left the accident scene before rescuing the victim or taking necessary measures, judging that this caused a state where the person who caused the accident could not be identified.

In particular, if the victim is injured or killed, the punishment is applied more heavily.

Therefore, if you are involved in a traffic accident-related case, it is good to quickly consult with a traffic accident specialist attorney to gather sentencing factors and prepare a response strategy.

For details, please consult a traffic accident specialist attorney.