Traffic accident attorney, what punishment does a perpetrator of a traffic accident receive if he flees without providing aid to the victim?

Hello. This is a traffic accident attorney at Daeryun Law LLC.

If a driver flees after a traffic accident without providing aid to the victim, the driver may face criminal punishment and is, in principle, subject to imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to 15 million won.

This is because the driver violated the duty under the 「Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes」 to immediately stop the vehicle when a traffic accident occurs, provide aid to the victim, and take the necessary measures.

The court strictly punishes the act of fleeing, finding that where a driver leaves the accident scene before providing aid to the victim or taking the necessary measures at the scene, despite being aware that the victim was killed or injured as a result of the accident, the driver has brought about a situation in which it is impossible to determine who caused the accident.

In particular, where the victim is injured or killed, the punishment is applied more severely.

Therefore, if you are involved in a traffic accident case, it is advisable to gather sentencing factors and prepare a response strategy through a consultation with a traffic accident attorney.

For details, we recommend that you confirm the matter through a consultation with a traffic accident attorney.