Connecticut Auto Accident: Here’s What To Do If You Witness A Hit-and-Run

A 35-year old woman in Waterbury recently turned herself in after hitting a pedestrian and then running from the scene of the accident.  The pedestrian suffered severe injuries and the woman is facing steep criminal charges.  

Sadly, these types of Connecticut auto accidents are all too common and can lead to serious injury or death for the victims of these terrible incidents.  If you are a witness to a hit-and-run accident there are some things you can do to ensure that the person who caused the accident is held accountable and that the victim can get the help that she/he needs in a timely manner. 

Here are some things you can do if you have witnessed this type of accident;

1. Secure your safety.  Before you do anything, make sure you are safely out of harm’s way.
2. Get the license plate number of the car that left the scene.  If you can, write it down so you don’t have to rely on your memory.
3. Call 911.  In an emergency situation time is of the essence and the sooner the police are notified the better chance there is at tracking down the person driving the car that left the scene.
4. Tend to the injured person.  
5. Take pictures at the scene.  Pictures you take with your cell phone may be used as evidence to ensure that justice is served.
   
   

These types of Connecticut auto accidents can happen in a split second and it may be difficult for you to keep your cool and do what is needed to ensure the safety of those involved and that the driver is brought to justice.  Your first priority should be your own safety and once you are confident you are safe you can jump into action.

In situations like a hit-and-run there are many tools that can be used to prove what happened and if you are involved in this type of accident, you may want an experienced attorney to review your case.  Contact our office and we will do our best to protect your long-term interests.