Hit and Run Driver Investigation | How to Find Who Hit You
Reviewed by People Locator Skip Tracing Investigation Team
Established 2004 · 20+ Years Experience · FCRA · GLBA · DPPA Compliant
A hit and run driver fled the scene. You have a partial plate, a vehicle description, or witness information. Professional skip tracing can work backwards from that to a real identity and current address — in 24 hours.
Watch Overview🚗 Hit and Run: You Have More Options Than You Think
Hit and run accidents are infuriating — and unfortunately common. The NHTSA estimates that a hit and run accident occurs every 43 seconds in the United States. Law enforcement is stretched thin, and a hit and run without a full license plate often gets low investigative priority. Your insurance may cover the damage, but your rates could go up, your deductible comes out of your pocket, and the driver who hit you faces no consequences.
But if you captured any information at the scene — even a partial plate, a vehicle description, or a witness account — professional skip tracing can often do what a police report alone cannot: identify the registered owner of the vehicle and locate their current contact information.
💡 What a Partial Plate Can Do
A partial plate combined with a vehicle make, model, and color significantly narrows a search. Professional skip tracing databases include vehicle registration information that can be cross-referenced across multiple data points to identify the most likely registered owner. A full plate is ideal, but even a partial combined with other details can produce actionable results.
⚠️ File a Police Report First
Before anything else, file a police report if you haven’t already. Your insurance company requires it. The report creates an official record that supports any claim or legal action. Our investigation supplements the police report — it doesn’t replace it.
🔍 How We Investigate Hit and Run Accidents
📝 Document Everything You Have
Full or partial plate, vehicle make/model/color, approximate year, any description of the driver, location and time of accident, witness information.
🔗 Vehicle Registration Search
We cross-reference the vehicle description and plate information against registration databases to identify the registered owner.
👤 Owner Location
We locate the registered owner’s current address and contact information.
📋 Report for Follow-Up
Results are documented for use in insurance claims, police supplemental reports, and civil action.
⚡ Results in 24 Hours
Most hit and run investigations complete within 24 hours.
🚗 Investigate the Driver Who Fled
Give us the plate, vehicle description, and accident details. We’ll find the registered owner within 24 hours.
Start Your Search NowSee How It WorksSince 2004 · Confidential · All 50 States · Results in 24 Hours
| Information Available | Search Viability | Expected Results |
|---|---|---|
| Full license plate | High | Direct registration lookup → owner name and address |
| Partial plate + make/model/color | Moderate to High | Narrowed registration search → most likely owner |
| Make/model/color only, no plate | Lower | Broader search; may require additional identifying factors |
| Witness description + partial plate | Moderate to High | Combined data points improve accuracy |
| Security camera footage with plate | High | Full plate extraction → direct registration lookup |
👥 Who Uses This Service
Accident Victims
You were hit and the driver fled. You have partial information and want to identify who was responsible before the trail goes cold.
Insurance Subrogation
Your insurance company paid your claim and wants to recover from the at-fault driver. Finding the driver is the first step.
Personal Injury Claims
Your attorney needs the defendant’s identity and current address for service of process in a personal injury case.
Property Damage Only
Your parked vehicle, fence, or other property was struck and the driver left without stopping.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🚗 I only have a partial plate — is that enough?
A partial plate combined with make, model, and color can significantly narrow a search. We’ll work with what you have and give you a realistic assessment of what’s possible.
📸 There’s a security camera nearby — should I get the footage first?
Yes — if a camera captured the plate clearly, that dramatically improves the search. Contact the property owner or business immediately; most security footage overwrites within 24-72 hours.
⏱️ How fast?
Most searches complete within 24 hours.
✅ Is this legal?
Yes. Vehicle owner searches for accident-related purposes are permitted under the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA).
✅ Don’t Let the Driver Get Away With It
Give us what you have — we’ll find who was behind the wheel. Results in 24 hours.
Order Your Search NowAbout UsSince 2004 · Flat Fee · No Subscription · 100% Confidential · All 50 States
Legal Disclaimer: PeopleLocatorSkipTracing.com provides people search and skip tracing services for lawful purposes only. Information provided for hit and run investigation and accident victim support purposes is subject to applicable federal and state privacy laws including the DPPA and GLBA. We do not provide services for stalking, harassment, or any unlawful purpose. Results are not guaranteed in all cases. Last updated .
