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The driver of a vehicle either directly or indirectly involved in an accident is subject to certain requirements under the Highway Traffic Act.
The driver is required to provide the following information in writing to any injured persons, persons sustaining property damage, witnesses or peace officers who may be at the scene:
Where an accident involves an unattended vehicle, reasonable efforts must be made to notify the owner of the vehicle involved of:
If the owner cannot be found for notification, the driver must leave the contact information in a conspicuous place in or on the damaged vehicle.
A written statement or report must be filed by the driver within seven days of the accident for accidents involving bodily injury or death to any person, or property damage in an amount apparently exceeding $1,000. If, because of injury or illness, the driver is unable to make the report, it may be made by a passenger of that vehicle.
Highway Traffic Act, Sections 155