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Originally Posted by mkivsoopra

This actually happened to me within a week of getting my dashcam. I was driving on 101 and witnessed a hit and run in front of me. The victim tried to get the "runner" to pull over, but gave up after a mile or so. I was following behind and pulled over along with the victim. I didn't stick around for the CHP to show up, but gave the driver my information. Later that day, a CHP officer contacted me for a statement, and I sent him the video.

I thought it was over, but more than 6 months later, the lawyer of the "runner" called me out of the blue and started asking all these questions, including why I had a dashcam (?? I replied with "why not?"). Apparently, they were denying responsibility and the case was going to trial. Luckily for me, I never heard from them again after that phone call.

Wow that's crazy, I'd be more likely to pull over with the victim and give them my info if this was the situation. Seems worth it to do the right thing even if it means answering a few questions.