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Florida hit and run accidents have increased in the last few years, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. In Central Florida, the highway patrol investigates an average of 10 hit and run accidents per day. Of these, there remain a number of unsolved fatal hit and run accidents from 2009 to the present.
The family of a hit and run victim, Justin McWilliams, lobbied the Florida legislature for the passing of the Justin McWilliams Act. The law, also known as Florida Statute 316.024, mandates that the driver of a car involved in an accident with injuries to any person stop the car and remain at the scene of the accident a person involved in an accident bring their car to a stop and waits until all information has been given to the police on that arrive.
Those that leave the scene of an accident are often located through an investigation and charges are generally brought against them. Leaving the scene of an accident does not help you because the punishment for leaving is far greater than not having proof of insurance at the time.
Due to the increase in hit and run accidents, the Florida Highway Patrol has actually implemented more aggressive tactics for locating these drivers. Investigations are remaining open and the Florida Highway Patrol is working with individuals and media to locate the drivers. Fleeing and hiding are often unsuccessful.