Colorado imposes different duties after a collision depending on whether another person, an attended vehicle, an unattended vehicle, or other property is involved. The exact allegation and reported harm matter.
“Hit and run” can describe several different statutes
The summons, police report, damage evidence, notice from an investigator, and the driver’s knowledge of the event should be reviewed before assuming which duty is alleged.
Prepared by Ike Lucero, Jr., Attorney at LawReviewed July 29, 2026
Matters addressed
Failure-to-stop allegations
Failure to provide information or aid
Unattended-vehicle and property damage reports
Accident-reporting allegations
License and point consequences
Investigator or detective contact
Do not discard accident evidence
Preserve original photographs, video, vehicle damage, repair records, witness contacts, exchange forms, and communications. Do not alter original files.
Time and location of the event
What contact or damage was perceived
Steps taken after the event
Police, insurance, or witness communications
Match the charged duty to the facts
Colorado Title 42 contains separate provisions for injury, attended vehicles, unattended vehicles, property, information, aid, and reporting. Current statutory text should be checked against the actual allegation.
Exact statute on the summons
Whether injury is alleged
Type of property involved
Court and appearance instructions
A clear three-step process
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Contact
Call or use the short appointment form with basic court and scheduling information.
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Confirmation
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Engagement
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this Colorado matter
Are all leaving-the-scene allegations the same?
No. Colorado has different duties depending on injury, property, attended or unattended vehicles, and reporting circumstances.
What if an investigator contacts me?
Keep the contact information and related documents. Before providing a detailed statement, consider obtaining legal advice about the individual circumstances.
Can a leaving-the-scene conviction affect my license?
It may. The licensing effect depends on the statute, disposition, and driver’s record.
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