Hit and Run

What Usually Happens in a Hit-and-Run Accident?

In a hit and run accident, it is against the law for an at-fault driver to leave the accident scene. According to the California Vehicle Code (VEH) §20001, drivers involved in an accident must stop and report it to the police if the accident resulted in a person’s injury or death. Failure to report a …

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