Here’s a look at hit-and-run accidents around the nation.
12% of nationwide accidents are classified as hit-and-run.
In all 50 states, leaving the scene of an accident is a crime.
16% of hit-and-run deaths occur in California.
28,000 hit-and-run accidents are reported annually in Los Angeles.
14,500 Arizona drivers are involved in hit-and-run accidents every year.
25% of accidents in Florida are hit-and-runs.
What to do in a hit-and-run accident.
Snap photos of the scene: vehicle damage, broken glass, skid marks.
Find witnesses: store employees or local residents, security surveillance cameras.
Call police and file an accident report: this actually may be required by insurance.
Contact your insurance company and provide accident details: your collision insurance deductible may apply.
Get an inspection and repair estimates.
Your coverage.
Fact: If your vehicle is damaged in a hit-and-run accident, the collision coverage in your auto insurance policy is generally used to cover the cost of repairs to property.
Fact: If you are involved in a hit-and-run accident and you or a passenger is injured, the uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in your auto insurance policy may be used to help cover costs. Note: availability and requirements vary by state.
Filing a claim: while you may never learn the identity of the other driver, these steps may help make it easier to file an auto insurance claim to cover the costs of repairs.
