I hit a parked car. Is this considered a hit and run??

Question

I was on my way to work and I made a left turn hitting a parked car. The car was black and it was dark out and I didn't see it when I turned. I wasn't able to see any damage due to the poor lighting. I did not have a pen or paper to write my info and i had to be at work asap. I work in an emergency room. When I got to work i called the local police department and informed them I was unable to leave a note and that I would do it as soon as i left work in the morning. They said they would go check out the car and took my information. Would this still be considered a hit and run even though I contacted the police?

There was no one in the vehicle when it happened.

Answer 1

Yes. You failed to supply information to the victim. Plus you failed to properly report the accident.

Just because you happen to 'work in an emergency room' is no excuse not to have left information. Plus if you provided false information; Um hi, local police, my name is 'Bob Smith' and I hit a car over on 1st ave. I was late for work but I promise that when my shift is over I will come back and leave the necessary information.

Imagine that was your car that was struck, and someone 'called the police' and promised to comeback and report it but never did, or if they did report it, provided fake information; name of a person from school, co worker, or made name date of birth, or fake license plate number.

Answer 2

No. You contacted the authorities as soon as you were able, so it would not be considered a hit and run under that circumstance since no one was bodily injured at the scene and it was just, possibly, property damage. If the car was that close to the corner, it may even have been improperly parked and no fault of your own, depending on the road regulations in your area.

Answer 3

a hit and run is usually when you hit another moving car and leave the scene of the accident.maybe if you hit the parked car and didn't notify the police,it could be considered a "run"-they could answer this better than i could- thank you for being honest and reporting the accident.if there is damage,your insurance will cover the cost.if you didn't report it,the owners of the car might have had to pay for it out of their pocket-especially if it didn't meet the deductible limit.

Answer 4

No, you contacted the police and identified yourself. A hit & run is someone who leaves the scene of the accident with the intent of evading their responsibility in the accident.

The police will probably run the plate of the vehicle you hit, get the owner's name and address and attempt to contact them with your information.

Answer 5

I dont think so. You already confessed to the accident & gave a good enough reason for leaving. They will be able to trace the person if any reports were made with the management of the parking lot & if you perhaps took down the licence plates & gace the details to the cops.

Answer 6

in our departmnet we would write it up as leaving the scene of an accident. You call your work place and tell them you are going to be late due to an accident and call the police to come and do a report

Answer 7

No you called and they took down your information hopefully the owner of the car will not call the cop so you don't have to pay damages

Answer 8

Hand yourself in. It's people like you who are costing genuine drivers money with rising insurance premiums. Go to your local police station right now - take your toothbrush. Just joking, you've done right thing. A black car should still be visible with correct clean lights / driver though.

Answer 9

""No"" Safety states you have the right to nitify the Police when it is daylight due to no injuries. You also did this within a Prudent Time Frame.

Answer 10

No. You did the best you could in your situation. "Hit and Run" is when you are on the run and the police is looking for you. In your case, police didn't have to look for you.