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Why Do Drivers Hit-and-Run in Albany, GA?

Hit-and-run accidents happen more often than you might expect– every 43 seconds to be exact, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. This frequency can be confusing. After all, most of us could never imagine striking another vehicle or person and fleeing the scene.

However, there are many reasons why someone might leave the scene of an accident. Most probably – but not always – a driver is attempting to avoid criminal liability.

A person may hit and run because:

• They are driving under the influence: When someone knows that they are illegally driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they may flee in an inebriated attempt to avoid charges.
• They have an outstanding warrant/stolen vehicle: Sometimes, a driver may have an outstanding arrest warrant or be operating a stolen vehicle.
• They are driving without a license: Some drivers have revoked licenses and know they can’t be on the road.
• They are driving without insurance: A person without auto insurance could fear being held responsible for the monetary damages of the accident with no insurance company as a safety net.
• They’re in fight or flight mode: According to a Washington Post interview with a psychologist, some people experience emotional responses after an accident that influence them to flee. Some might even wrongly rationalize the accident as being more minor than it really is and decide their presence at the scene is unimportant.

This list explains but does not excuse a driver committing a hit and run. If you have been struck by a driver who has fled the scene, it is your right to pursue compensation.