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46.2-894 — Hit and Run

Court outcome data from 1,466 cases across 15 jurisdictions · 2023–2024

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According to 1,466 public court records from 2023–2024, cases related to 46.2-894 — Hit and Run across 15 Virginia jurisdictions have an average dismissal rate of 31.2% and an average conviction rate of 66.9%.

About This Statute

Section 46.2-894 addresses the duty to stop and report after a motor vehicle accident in Virginia. Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death is a felony. Leaving the scene of a property-damage accident is a misdemeanor. For the current statutory text, penalties, and legal elements, consult the Virginia Legislative Information System or a licensed Virginia attorney.

Court Outcome Statistics

Our analysis of cases categorized under this statute area across Virginia courts (2023–2024) shows:

1,466
Total Cases
31.2%
Avg Dismissal Rate
66.9%
Avg Conviction Rate

Top Jurisdictions

Courts with the most cases related to this statute.

Jurisdiction Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Median Duration
Richmond City 385 47.2% 51.8% 4.1 months
Virginia Beach 162 21.5% 72.3% 4.6 months
Chesterfield County 158 27.5% 72.5% 5.6 months
Chesapeake 131 12.5% 87.5% 4.7 months
Prince William County 100 34.0% 64.2% 7.0 months
Newport News 76 29.4% 64.7% 5.6 months
Hampton 75 25.8% 74.2% 3.8 months
Spotsylvania County 71 11.3% 86.8% 7.8 months
Suffolk 71 36.6% 56.1% 4.8 months
Roanoke City 60 20.4% 77.8% 4.1 months
Stafford County 46 18.4% 81.6% 5.1 months
Roanoke County 37 35.0% 65.0% 5.1 months
Frederick County 36 50.0% 50.0% 7.0 months
Norfolk 33 28.6% 71.4% 5.9 months
Tazewell County 25 38.5% 61.5% 7.1 months

Source: Virginia public court records, 2023–2024 — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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Common Questions

Based on 1,466 cases from 2023–2024, charges related to 46.2-894 — Hit and Run have an average dismissal rate of 31.2% and a conviction rate of 66.9% across 15 Virginia jurisdictions. Outcomes vary by court — view all jurisdictions for detailed data.
1,466 cases related to 46.2-894 — Hit and Run were filed across 15 Virginia jurisdictions in 2023–2024. For information about the current text and penalties of this statute, consult the Code of Virginia.

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