I was a victim of a hit and run auto accident.

If you are injured then contact a lawyer. Also, notify your insurance and they will investigate.

Probably not. Let your insurer take care of it. This is why we buy insurance. So sorry

Check for surveillance cameras in the area and report the incident to the police

Probably not unless there was a video surveillance camera that caught the accident or unless the piece of the vehicle that was left behind was the license plate. Report the accident both to the police and to your auto insurance carrier. If anyone is injured and there is Uninsured Motorist coverage on your policy, consult with a personal injury attorney in your area. You can use the "Find a lawyer" link at the top of the screen for the names of some attorneys near you. Please do not message me for further advice or call my former law firm if you have any further questions. If you are in need of an attorney to assist you, please search for another attorney in the jurisdiction involved in your case, as I am now retired, and my former law firm is no longer handling these types of cases. I am active on and answer questions only as a public service at this point. IMPORTANT: No attorney-client relationship is formed through interaction with this attorney on this public forum. The contents of any comment or response should be considered general conversational discourse on the topic identified and NOT specific legal advice or analysis that might apply to your situation. If you rely upon any part of the content of this response in making any decision or pursuing any course of action, you do so at your own risk and without recourse against this attorney or law firm. Good luck!

A question for criminal investigators, not a legal question. If you’re injured call an attorney. If it’s just property damage report it to your own insurance for repairs.