I'd guess that a big reason people don't stop is that even if it were an accident they'd be sued to hell and back. Even if no one were severly injured they would be raked over the coals and suffer for years. I truly don't believe that people should flee after a hit and run....but this is just my take on "why" people may not stop.
Can anyone say "uninsured illegal immigrants"????
Sure you can.
Yeah, sure. It's really a GOOD thing when drunk drivers cause permanent injuries to good people, 'cause it keeps those good people from going off to fight Bush's evil war. < /s>
Boy has the Valley changed. It wasn't so hot when I lived there back in the early 70's, glad I am not there now.
More like, "Lo siento, fue accidente."
It's No fun<p.
Being and illegal A-li-en
I live in the under-patrolled Northridge of the San Fernando Valley. A few years ago around midnight on a Saturday night there was an assault and beating across the street. The LAPD finally showed up - a petite and very lovely young woman - alone. No back up at all. She never even got out of the car. All the real cops are dealing with MS 13 HQ just a few miles away on Columbus Street in Mission Hills...
"says unlicensed or drunk drivers are those most likely to flee the scene of a crash."
I would add to that "uninsured motorists".
I would add "illegals", but I'm not so sure they really have anything to fear from local police in a lot of areas anyway.