State of Florida v. Deontae Palinski Johnson

Supreme Court of Florida ____________ No. SC21-20 ____________ STATE OF FLORIDA, Petitioner, vs. DEONTAE PALINSKI JOHNSON, Respondent. March 17, 2022 MUÑIZ, J. This case presents a certified question about the interpretation of section 316.027, Florida Statutes (2021), a provision titled “Crash involving death or personal injuries.” Under this statute, when a car crash results in the injury or death of “a person,” the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash must stop at the scene and remain there “until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of s. 316.062.” Section 316.062, Florida…