Gaulden v. State

Jacob Thomas Gaulden appeals his conviction and sentence for leaving the scene of a “crash ... that resulted] in ... death,” in violation of section 316.027(l)(b), Florida Statutes (2010). We affirm.

A passenger in a pickup truck Mr. Gaul-den was driving “separated” from the vehicle,1 landed on the pavement, and suffered fatal injuries. Although aware of his passenger’s exit from the moving truck, Mr. *918Gaulden did not stop at the scene, or as close to the scene as possible, much less remain at the scene until he had fulfilled the requirements of section 316.062, Florida Statutes (2010)…