What should I do if I bumped into an car but did not make a police report?
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What should I do if I bumped into an car but did not make a police report?
Earlier this morning I was backing out of a parking space and bumped into another car that was passing by which I didn’t see. Thankfully I bumped into her front tire at a very slow speed and sustained no damage to either vehicle. We both agreed that it was no big deal and did not exchange information. I’m now worried if she could come back and claim it as a hit and run even though we had a verbal agreement. I was in a rental car and she was the first person to leave the scene since I was boxed in the parking space. I am an out of state driver on vacation.
Asked on June 7, 2015 under Accident Law, Virginia
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Since there wasn't any damage to either vehicle, there is no need to file a police report.
It wouldn't make any sense for the other driver to file a police report when there wasn't any damage to her vehicle or the tire you bumped. Since she left the scene of the accident before you, she wouldn't be able to claim hit and run against you. In addition, since no information was exchanged, she doesn't have your name or license plate of your rental car for filing a police report.
There is no need to worry about it.
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