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Hit and Run in Virginia

467 cases across 10 jurisdictions · 2025

According to 467 public court records from 2025, Hit and Run cases across 10 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 32.7% and an average conviction rate of 63.7%. Statewide, 12.2% of Hit and Run charges are reduced to a lesser offense. The average fine is $355.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and nolle prosequi (prosecutor-dropped cases). Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates are averaged across 10 jurisdictions with available data. Data covers 2025 public court records. Last updated: May 2, 2026

Key takeaways

  • Across 10 Virginia jurisdictions, Hit and Run cases had an average dismissal rate of 32.7% and conviction rate of 63.7% in 2025 (467 cases).
  • Dismissal rates ranged from 11.1% in Virginia Beach to 66.7% in Prince William County among jurisdictions with hit and run data.
  • Statewide, 12.2% of Hit and Run charges were reduced to a lesser offense.
467
Total Cases
32.7%
Avg Dismissal Rate
▼ vs 40.5% all charges
63.7%
Avg Conviction Rate
▲ vs 58.1% all charges
$355
Avg Fine
2.6 years
Avg Sentence
12.2%
Charge Reduction Rate

Exhibit · Outcomes vary by court

Where Hit and Run cases are dismissed or dropped, by jurisdiction

Prince William County 66.7% Richmond City 40.6% Chesapeake 38.1% Stafford County 36.7% Newport News 30.0% Spotsylvania County 30.0% Chesterfield County 26.1% Roanoke City 23.1% Hampton 20.0% Virginia Beach 11.1%

Across the 10 busiest courts66.7% in Prince William County to 11.1% in Virginia Beach — same charge, different result by court.

Top 10 jurisdictions by Hit and Run case volume · 2025 public court records · methodology

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10 jurisdictions

Comparison by Court

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration Avg Fine Avg Sentence
Richmond City 96 40.6% 58.1% 4.1 months $342 1.5 years
Chesapeake 64 38.1% 61.9% 3.0 months $417 3.0 years
Virginia Beach 64 11.1% 88.9% 4.8 months $272 2.6 years
Chesterfield County 54 26.1% 56.5% 5.2 months $250 4.5 years
Prince William County 37 66.7% 33.3% 4.5 months — 2.2 years
Stafford County 36 36.7% 63.3% 6.1 months $675 2.3 years
Newport News 32 30.0% 50.0% 3.5 months — 2.5 years
Roanoke City 31 23.1% 76.9% 3.7 months $250 1.4 years
Spotsylvania County 27 30.0% 70.0% 5.1 months — 3.9 years
Hampton 26 20.0% 80.0% 1.0 months — 3.2 years

Source: Virginia public court records, 2025 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Related Virginia Statutes

Virginia Code sections associated with Hit and Run charges.

46.2-894 — Hit and Run
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Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 467 cases analyzed across 10 jurisdictions. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Prince William County has the highest dismissal rate for Hit and Run at 66.7%. Use the comparison table above to see how all Virginia jurisdictions compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
A total of 467 Hit and Run cases were filed across 10 Virginia jurisdictions in 2025, with an average dismissal rate of 32.7%. Click on any jurisdiction above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The average conviction rate for Hit and Run across Virginia is 63.7%, based on 2025 public court records. Rates vary by jurisdiction — use the comparison table above to see how each court differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Virginia attorney.

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