Hit-and-Run Accident? What To Do Next
Matt explains why a hit-and-run does not automatically mean the case is over, and why fast evidence preservation matters.
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Do I need a police report after a hit-and-run?
Short Answer
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A police report is often important after a hit-and-run because it documents that the other driver left and may be required for insurance or DMV reporting.
Full Answer
A police report can document the time, location, vehicle description, injuries, witnesses, and the fact that the other driver left the scene. California DMV guidance also requires certain accident reporting when someone is injured, killed, or property damage exceeds the reporting threshold. In a hit-and-run, the police report can become a key piece of the insurance and evidence record.
A police report can document the time, location, vehicle description, injuries, witnesses, and the fact that the other driver left the scene. California DMV guidance also requires certain accident reporting when someone is injured, killed, or property damage exceeds the reporting threshold. In a hit-and-run, the police report can become a key piece of the insurance and evidence record.
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-22
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