I happened to be in a low income apartment complex and my car was hit by a child riding his bike. The child was fine, just laying there crying. Of course, the way it looked was not good for me as I was being approached by a large crowd of folks, and I was the minority. Luckily, 4 LEO cars showed up, from various jurisdictions and eventually let me go.
Given that situation again, I would leave the scene and travel directly to the police station. Of course, the LEO's in that situation did a fine job in keeping everyone cool and I commend them for a job well done. The parents/guardians were very helpful in keeping the situation in control too. I think the rest of the crowd had no idea what happenned but assumed the worst. That assumption could have gotten me severly injured or killed.....
Of course, the driver in this story didn't seem to be in the same situation, so I'm disturbed she didn't stop.
CSM -- I am so glad you posted your own experience. It really does flesh out this story. The devil's in the details.
That's insane. You should never leave the scene of an accident, you should leave your vehicle right where it is. Driving away only hinders the investigation and DOES make you look guilty. (Even if you showed up at the police station later, it would appear like this guy's situation -- thought better of it and changed your mind so turned yourself in). Advising others to leave the scene of an accident is TERRIBLE advice, both morally and legally.