Topeka — Legislation sought by family members of hit-and-run victims in Lawrence was advanced by the House on a voice vote Tuesday.
A final vote on House Bill 2044 is expected Wednesday.
If enacted, a person with a prior driving offense who flees an accident in which a serious injury or death occurs would most likely face prison time.
The bill was supported in committee by Ryan Crum, whose father Thomas Crum, was killed in a hit-and-run accident in 2008; the family of Rachel Leek, who was hit and killed in 2009 while riding her bicycle; and Michael Kanost, whose son Ryan was killed in 2006 while a student at Kansas University.
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Agnostick 3 years, 1 month ago
Budget? Education? Anybody home?
jafs 3 years, 1 month ago
Why not somebody without a prior offense as well?
Kevin Randell 3 years, 1 month ago
Here we go again!!! The moral right trying to dictate what we can and can not do!!!...... Oh wait, we are not talking about the abortion issue....oops...my bad! He he he he....but seriously, leaving the scene of an accident is bad.
Food_for_Thought 3 years, 1 month ago
It's about time. I really hope this passes.
macon47 3 years, 1 month ago
i am sure they will exempt ku students they deserve a weekend in jail, after they kill some one, becuase they dont want to screw up the rest of thier lives of course, it you are a drug dealer, and kill some one you ought to get 2 or 3 years life aint worth much in douglas country
sundancewierdo 3 years, 1 month ago
Get your popcorn!
Jim Phillips 3 years, 1 month ago
Well, that's great and truly a step in the right direction. What about those who destroy others vehicles and leave the scene, particularly after a nigt of drinking?
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