Stewart v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clarke

Reversing.

Section 2739g-53 of Kentucky Statutes makes it a misdemeanor for the driver of an automobile, after an accident on a highway, to fail immediately to stop, ascertain the extent of any injury or damage done, and render such assistance as may be needed, including the carrying of the persons injured to the nearest medical aid, if request is made therefor. The punishment provided for such a failure is a fine of not less than $10.00 nor more than $2,000.00, or imprisonment in the county jail for not exceeding one year, or both.

Appellant was indicted for…