An attempt to avoid liability is one of the most common reasons drivers will flee the scene of an accident. In Georgia, the at-fault individual is responsible for compensating crash victims. If a motorist is uninsured, they may flee the scene to avoid paying for the victims’ financial losses.
Other common reasons why drivers flee the scene include:
The driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The driver was operating a stolen vehicle.
The driver was carrying illegal drugs.
The driver did not have a valid driver’s license.
The driver feared losing their commercial driver’s license.
The driver feared being held criminally liable for injuries or deaths that occurred due to the accident.
The driver had warrants out for their arrest.
The driver was using a company vehicle, and they didn’t want their employer to find out they caused a collision.