{"id":3264,"date":"2020-02-21T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T08:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=3264"},"modified":"2025-01-17T22:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T22:25:12","slug":"report-hit-and-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/auto\/driving-safety\/report-hit-and-run\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Report a Hit and Run"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Being in a car accident is scary, but even more frightening is if the at-fault driver leaves the scene. Known as a \u201chit and run,\u201d these incidents often cause panic. With the at-fault driver nowhere around, it\u2019s not easy to get auto insurance<\/a> information to cover your damages and any medical bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All hit and run accidents are illegal. Whenever someone\u2019s in a crash, whether they or another individual caused it, all parties must remain on the scene. Otherwise, the individual who leaves could face stiff consequences. Hopefully, you never find yourself in this situation, but if you do, it\u2019s essential to know how to report a hit and run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Constitutes a Hit and Run Accident?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people think of a hit and run as something severe, but that\u2019s not necessarily the case. For instance, a car hit in a parking lot with the other driver leaving gives you justification to report a hit and run. Even for a car scratched in a parking lot, insurance should pay, just not through your policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Someone Hit My Parked Car \u2014 Now What?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re lucky, the other driver will stick around to swap insurance information with you. Now, what happens if you\u2019re inside a store when the incident happens? At that point, you need to know how to catch a hit and run driver. While that\u2019s not always easy, there are ways to identify the other party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether or not you see someone hit your vehicle and take off, follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n