After a Crash
K.S.A. 8-1602 — stop and stay, a class A misdemeanor if anyone is hurt or damage reaches $1,000, and a felony for great bodily harm
A driver in a crash that injures or kills someone, or damages an attended vehicle or property, stops at once at the scene or as close as possible, returns to it, and stays until the duties to give information and help are met.
Who handles this in Kansas: Johnson County Bar Association, Find a Lawyer; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Kansas directory.
- The driver gives a name, address and the vehicle's registration number.
- On request, the driver shows the license and gives the insurance company's name and the policy number.
- If no officer is present, the driver or an occupant 18 or older reports the crash right away to the nearest police when damage is apparently $1,000 or more.
| Leaving a crash with | The offense |
|---|---|
| Leaving a crash withProperty damage under $1,000 | The offenseA misdemeanor |
| Leaving a crash withAn injury, or property damage of $1,000 or more | The offenseClass A person misdemeanor |
| Leaving a crash withGreat bodily harm to anyone | The offenseSeverity level 8, person felony |
| Leaving a crash withA death | The offenseSeverity level 6, person felony, or higher if the driver knew or should have known |
An unattended car. A driver who hits an unattended vehicle or property stops at once and either finds and tells the owner, or leaves the driver's name and address where it can be found.
Sources for this section (3)
- K.S.A. 8-1602 — Accident involving death or personal injury; duties of drivers, reports; criminal penalties for violations; revocation of license, permit or driving privileges
- K.S.A. 8-1604 — Duty of driver to give certain information after accident; failure to provide proof of liability insurance or financial security; duty to render aid after accident; proof of liability insurance or financial security by electronic means, restrictions
- K.S.A. 8-1605 — Duty of driver upon damaging unattended vehicle or other property; misdemeanor
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Kansas attorney.