[OR] What should I do if I’m accused of a hit-and-run when I believe that the other driver drove off first?

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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Let's go through some steps you can take to address this:

You could call back the sheriff as soon as possible. It's important to communicate openly and honestly about what happened. Explain that you believed the other driver had left the scene. If you're worried you would say something that can harm your case, you could also consider having a lawyer with you before calling back.
Write down everything you remember about the accident, including the time, location, and any details about the other vehicle. This will help you recall details accurately when speaking with law enforcement. In Oregon, leaving the scene of an accident without exchanging information or reporting it can be considered a hit-and-run. Since you believed the other driver left, explain this to the authorities. (OR Rev Stat § 811.700)

I hope I was able to help! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

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My car was involved in a car crash/fender bender in Clackamas County, Oregon, where it looked like the other driver had driven off afterwards. I just missed a call from the sheriff now that left a voicemail asking to speak to me. I am worried that the other person is going to say that I left the scene of the accident. What is the law around hit and run, and any advice on what to do?

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I understand how stressful this situation must be for you. Have you had a chance to speak with the sheriff or review the voicemail they left?

I reviewed the voicemail and they just asked for me to call them back.

Lexi, Chatbot

Were there any witnesses to the accident or any evidence, such as photos or dashcam footage, that could support your account of what happened?

No.

Lexi, Chatbot

Is there anything else the lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they'll be able to help with your hit and run concerns.

No. Not that I know of.

Liz

Hi there! My name is Liz and I’ve been an attorney for more than a decade, and I am here to assist with your legal concerns. Please note that the information provided here is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. So I can best help, did you stop and report the accident?

No, I did not. I thought the other driver had driven off.

Liz

Thank you for sharing that. Was your car damaged?

Liz

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Let's go through some steps you can take to address this:

You could call back the sheriff as soon as possible. It's important to communicate openly and honestly about what happened. Explain that you believed the other driver had left the scene. If you're worried you would say something that can harm your case, you could also consider having a lawyer with you before calling back.
Write down everything you remember about the accident, including the time, location, and any details about the other vehicle. This will help you recall details accurately when speaking with law enforcement. In Oregon, leaving the scene of an accident without exchanging information or reporting it can be considered a hit-and-run. Since you believed the other driver left, explain this to the authorities. (OR Rev Stat § 811.700)

I hope I was able to help! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

Liz

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