I witnessed a hit-and-run accident. What should I do?

California law requires anyone involved in an automobile accident to stop and exchange driver’s license and insurance information, regardless of who caused the accident. If someone is injured in the accident, the other driver is obligated to provide assistance until medical help arrives. If you witness a driver fail to fulfill these requirements, the driver may be guilty of hit-and-run driving, and you should immediately report it to the police. If you aren’t personally involved in the accident, you can still be of tremendous help. Witnesses are vitally important in hit-and-run accidents, and you may have details of the crime that will help catch the culprit. To help encourage citizens to report hit-and-run accidents, Demas Law Group, P.C., participates in the Hit-and-Run Reward Program sponsored by California attorneys. This program provides a reward of up to $1000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest of a hit-and-run driver. You’ll find a link to the Hit-and-Run Reward Program in the Resources section below.