This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require that toxicology tests be performed on drivers involved in any vehicle crash that results in a death. The new provision, marked as (h), mandates that these tests be conducted as soon as possible following the incident. This addition aims to enhance the investigation of fatal vehicle crashes by providing critical information regarding the drivers' impairment at the time of the accident. The bill also retains existing legal language regarding the responsibilities of drivers involved in crashes, the penalties for failing to comply with these responsibilities, and definitions related to bodily injury and serious bodily injury. The overall intent of the legislation is to improve road safety and accountability in cases of fatal accidents by ensuring that toxicology results are available for law enforcement and legal proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17C-4-1