State v. Perebeynos

Ivan V. Perebeynos appeals his conviction of one count of felony hit and run and one count of negligent driving in the second degree. He asserts there is insufficient evidence that he was “involved in an accident,” had the requisite “knowledge” that he was involved in an accident, and committed the negligent driving infraction. He also argues the trial court erred by imposing $5,100 in costs. We hold that evidence of involvement and knowledge is suffi*191cient under these circumstances even if Perebeynos did not cause the accident. The purpose of the hit-and-run statute is to assure that drivers…