On Friday a fatal hit and run accident occurred in Tampa. \u00a0All police reports refer to “accidents” as “crashes” to inflate the public and eventually jury’s attitude in these tragic cases. \u00a0While there are cases where someone leaves on purpose, many times the driver is in shock and scared and leaves the scene, not because they are drunk and afraid of getting caught and arrested. \u00a0However, Florida Statute 316.027 makes the penalties are very serious for this 1st degree felony crime punishable by up to 30 years in prison<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n If you or a person is involved in an accident or crash that results in injury or death to any person, including a passenger, the driver is required to:<\/p>\n On Friday a fatal hit and run accident occurred in Tampa. \u00a0All police reports refer to “accidents” as “crashes” to inflate the public and eventually jury’s attitude in these tragic cases. \u00a0While there are cases where someone leaves on purpose,…<\/span><\/p>\n\n