Can you drive away and leave the lying person without any intervention in this situation?

Description

Art. 44. 2. If a person is killed or injured in an accident, the driver of the vehicle is also obliged to: 1) provide necessary assistance to the victims of the accident and call the ambulance service and the Police Art. 162 of the Penal Code

Explanation

Correct answer: No

No. According to Art. 162 of the Penal Code, everyone is obliged to provide assistance to a person in danger of loss of life or health. Driving away and leaving a person lying on the ground without help is a criminal offence, even if you did not cause the incident.

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