CHAPTER 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD
Also Known As: Leaving Scene of Accident, Hit and Run, Leaving Scene Personal Injury

625 ILCS 5/11-401

Sec. 11-401. Motor vehicle crashes involving death or personal injuries.

Illinois Compiled Statute
625 ILCS 5/11-401
Offense Description
Leaving scene of crash – death or injury – Class 4 felony
Offense Classification
Class 4 Felony
Statutory Penalties & Sentencing Scope
1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000
Supreme Court Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
SAFE-T Act Pretrial Detention Eligibility (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)
Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.
Secretary of State Driver's License Action
SOS Administrative Action: Leaving Scene of Accident (Death / Personal Injury) · Mandatory driver's license revocation upon conviction for failing to stop and report motor vehicle accident involving death or injury.
EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/11-401 (Leaving scene of crash – death or injury – Class 4 felony) is classified as a Class 4 Felony. Statutory sentencing scope: 1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000. Court appearance is mandatory under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, and pretrial release is presumptively release-eligible under the SAFE-T Act.

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class 4 Felony

1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Presumptive Pretrial Release

Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

Secretary of State License Sanction SOS Administrative Action

Leaving Scene of Accident (Death / Personal Injury) · Mandatory driver's license revocation upon conviction for failing to stop and report motor vehicle accident involving death or injury.

Classification Class 4 Felony
Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)
SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)
SOS Reporting Code 8220, 8221

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (2)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code Official ILGA
Leaving scene of crash – death or injury – Class 4 felony 625 ILCS 5/11-401(a) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/11-401(a) -> Class 4 Felony Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible 8220 ILGA.gov ->
Leaving scene/failure to report death or injury within 1/2 hour – felony varies with aggravation 625 ILCS 5/11-401(b) Official ILGA · 625 ILCS 5/11-401(b) -> Class 4 Felony Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible 8221 ILGA.gov ->

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov ->

Sec. 11-401. Motor vehicle crashes involving death or personal injuries.

(a)

(a) The driver of any vehicle involved in a motor vehicle crashes resulting in personal injury to or death of any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such crash, or as close thereto as possible and shall then forthwith return to, and in every event shall remain at the scene of the crash until the requirements of Section 11-403 have been fulfilled. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.

(b)

(b) Any person who has failed to stop or to comply with the requirements of paragraph (a) shall, as soon as possible but in no case later than one-half hour after such motor vehicle crash, or, if hospitalized and incapacitated from reporting at any time during such period, as soon as possible but in no case later than one-half hour after being discharged from the hospital, report the place of the crash, the date, the approximate time, the driver's name and address, the registration number of the vehicle driven, and the names of all other occupants of such vehicle, at a police station or sheriff's office near the place where such crash occurred. No report made as required under this paragraph shall be used, directly or indirectly, as a basis for the prosecution of any violation of paragraph (a).

(b-1) Any person arrested for violating this Section is subject to chemical testing of his or her blood, breath, other bodily substance, or urine for the presence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, as provided in Section 11-501.1, if the testing occurs within 12 hours of the time of the occurrence of the crash that led to his or her arrest. The person's driving privileges are subject to statutory summary suspension under Section 11-501.1 if he or she fails testing or statutory summary revocation under Section 11-501.1 if he or she refuses to undergo the testing.

For purposes of this Section, personal injury shall mean any injury requiring immediate professional treatment in a medical facility or doctor's office.

(c)

(c) Any person failing to comply with paragraph (a) shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.

(d)

(d) Any person failing to comply with paragraph (b) is guilty of a Class 2 felony if the motor vehicle crash does not result in the death of any person. Any person failing to comply with paragraph (b) when the crash results in the death of any person is guilty of a Class 1 felony.

(e)

(e) The Secretary of State shall revoke the driving privilege of any person convicted of a violation of this Section.

(Source: P.A. 102-982, eff. 7-1-23.)

Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis

Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 625 ILCS 5/11-401 in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, 625 ILCS 5/11-401 (Leaving scene of crash – death or injury – Class 4 felony) is classified as a Class 4 Felony.

Sentencing Scope: 1 to 3 years IDOC (Probation eligible) · Fine up to $25,000

Is a court appearance mandatory for 625 ILCS 5/11-401 under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551?

Mandatory Personal Appearance Required: Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Is an individual accused of 625 ILCS 5/11-401 detainable before trial under the SAFE-T Act?

Presumptive Pretrial Release: Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 625 ILCS 5/11-401?

SOS Administrative Action: Leaving Scene of Accident (Death / Personal Injury) · Mandatory driver's license revocation upon conviction for failing to stop and report motor vehicle accident involving death or injury.

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Illinois Supreme Court Citation 625 ILCS 5/11-401 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.) 625 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/11-401 (2026)
Canonical Web Reference https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/625-ilcs-5-11-401
Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes