Lessons from a Hit-and-Run

My car was in a hit-and-run—again. Luckily this time, a witness identified the car, jotted down the license plate number and left a note. I called the police department and an officer told me to call the “hit-and-run detail.” That office referred me to the district station to file a report, where an officer suggested calling “hit-and-run” in a couple of days. When I did, they told me they don’t pursue property damage cases. In other words, they wouldn’t help me track down, fine or prosecute the vehicle owner.

The good news is that my insurance company will help, but that still doesn’t guarantee the guilty party will pay. My insurance company sent a “tracer” on the license plate to identify the insurer. They contacted that company and the insured party, and maybe a few months from now, I’ll be reimbursed…but I’m not holding my breath.