The Court of Appeals in People v. Goodin ruled that the law requiring a person to stop at an accident and provide information does not violate the right against self-incrimination.
What Happened in the Case
Defendant Justin Goodin was convicted by a jury of failing to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in serious injury or death of a person and negligent operation of a vehicle causing homicide.
Goodin was involved in a road rage incident which resulted in the death of another driver. Both drivers took turns passing each other on the road. Goodin had to brake suddenly, causing the other driver to lose control, and roll over several times. Goodin did not stop at the accident, but continued driving away.