39:4-129. Action in case of accident [Leaving the scene] 39:4-129. (a) The driver of any vehicle, knowingly involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person shall
immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to and in
every event shall remain at the scene until he has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (c) of this section. Every such stop shall
be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Any person who shall violate this subsection shall be fined not less than
$500 nor more than $1,000 or be imprisoned for a period of 180 days, or both, for the first offense, and for a subsequent offense shall
be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000, or be imprisoned for a period of 180 days, or both. The term of imprisonment
required by this subsection shall be imposed only if the accident resulted in death or injury to a person other than the driver convicted of violating this section. more info at http://www.njlaws.com/leaving_the_scene.htm
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