{"id":6904,"date":"2026-10-29T08:20:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T08:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/correllfirm.com\/resources\/wrongful-death-car-truck-accidents\/hit-and-run-crash-virginia-report-police\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T05:01:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T05:01:35","slug":"hit-and-run-crash-virginia-report-police","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/correllfirm.com\/resources\/wrongful-death-car-truck-accidents\/hit-and-run-crash-virginia-report-police\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Accident Settlement Virginia: Hit-and-Run Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Virginia Car Accident Guide<\/p>

Hit-and-Run Crash in Virginia? Know What to Do Next<\/h1>

A plain-language guide for drivers and families in the Shenandoah Valley and Richmond area, from Correll Law Firm.<\/p>

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A hit-and-run crash in Virginia is one where the other driver leaves the scene instead of stopping. If this happens to you, your first steps are safety, medical care, and a police report. This guide explains what to do, why the report matters, how deadlines work, and what shapes a car accident settlement in Virginia.<\/p>\n

What Counts as a Hit-and-Run Crash in Virginia<\/h2>\n

A hit-and-run is a crash where the other driver leaves without stopping to exchange information or report the crash. The injured person may be left without the driver’s name, license number, or insurance details. That gap can make a claim harder to start.<\/p>\n

Virginia requires a driver involved in a crash with injury or death to stop and report it to police immediately (Va. Code \u00a7\u00a7 46.2-371<\/a>, 46.2-894<\/a>). The statute also requires that driver to help an injured person, including getting medical care when it is apparent or requested (Va. Code \u00a7 46.2-894<\/a>).<\/p>\n

A willful failure to make that report is a Class 4 misdemeanor (Va. Code \u00a7 46.2-371<\/a>). Because the duty falls on the driver involved, a driver who leaves the scene is often a central issue in the claim.<\/p>\n\n

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If a driver left you hurt and you aren't sure what comes next, the firm is ready to talk through your situation and whether you may have a claim. Talk it through with Correll Law Firm — we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p>

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Steps to Take at the Scene<\/h2>\n

The first step is safety. If you can, move to a spot away from traffic and turn on your hazard lights. Then call 911 and tell the dispatcher that the other driver left.<\/p>\n

Once you are safe, gather details while they are fresh:<\/p>\n