Leaving the scene

Colorado Leaving-the-Scene Representation

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.

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“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.

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
Attorney Ike Lucero, Jr.

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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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