State v. Swatek

William J. Swatek appeals from a judgment of conviction for failing to remain at the scene of an accident to render reasonable assistance to an injured person, contrary to secs. 346.67(l)(c) and 346.74(5)(d), Stats., and from an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. The sole issue on appeal is whether the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident with a pedestrian has a duty to render reasonable assistance when it appears the pedestrian was killed instantly by the impact. We resolve the issue against Swatek and affirm the judgment and order.

The relevant facts are undisputed.…