Parked Car Accident Clarification

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If your parked car was hit and you received a hit-and-run notice, report the incident to the police and consult a local attorney for guidance. In Ohio, a hit-and-run usually refers to someone who caused an accident and left without reporting it. However, it seems you were not in the vehicle and didnt cause the accident. To clarify this misunderstanding, its crucial to report the incident to the police and contact a local attorney to assist you.

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my car was in a parking lot on occupied and was hit by another person and now I have received a letter from the hit skip Department when my car was hitting a parkin
Hello Roxane, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Ohio, it's generally the responsibility of the at-fault party to cover the damages. Did you report this incident to your insurance company or the police?
no the person that hit me says they had damage on their vehicle but they only hit my cargo tray my Cargo Carrier in the back I was not upset about the damage so I left but now I think they're trying to charge me with a hit and run and I wasn't even in my car
I'm sorry to hear about this, Roxane. In Ohio:
- Being involved in a car accident and not reporting it can potentially be considered a hit-and-run, even if you weren't at fault.
- It's crucial to report any collision to the police and your insurance company, even if the damages are minor.
Please consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
how is it hit and run if I was not even it in my vehicle or anywhere around when it happened my car was parked I had no idea it even happened until I got in my car to leave and the lady was being irate and saying stuff that didn't make sense so I left
In Ohio, a hit-and-run usually refers to someone who caused an accident and left without reporting it. However, it seems you were not in the vehicle and didn't cause the accident. To clarify this misunderstanding, it's crucial to report the incident to the police and contact a local attorney to assist you.