I Was A Victim Of A Hit And Run, The Suspect Is Known And There Is Evidence, But Police Refuse To File A Police Report. Who Do I Go To?
Located in Northern Virginia.
My car was hit by a company van trying to park on my street in the early morning hours. They left the scene. Approximately $5k in damages.
I called the police. A business captured video surveillance of the hit and run (I have possession of the video and the officer viewed it as well).
The police found the van parked nearby, took pictures, got the insurance information, but refused to file a police report. I politely requested a police report but they said there will be none. They said an incident report will be filed and they gave me the insurance info of the van.
I made a claim but after a couple reviews, it has been denied and I am being held liable because they said there is no police report. (I submitted the incident report but they said it is 'one sided' and has no value). I again requested a police report, but again they said no.
I have video surveillance, physical evidence, and even a witness that was behind the van when it made the hit.
Not sure why I can't get a police report when this is technically a felony hit and run.
It's been a month now.
Who do I go to if the police won't provide a report? Congressman? Do I need to lawyer up? This seems so bizarre to me.
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