Hit and run on the highway — how do I find witnesses or footage when I have nothing?
I'm still kind of in shock honestly. About two weeks ago I got sideswiped on a busy interstate during afternoon rush hour by a large commercial truck. The driver just kept going — didn't slow down, didn't pull over, nothing. I managed to get off the road safely but by the time I stopped shaking enough to think clearly, the truck was long gone. I didn't even catch a partial plate.
My car has pretty significant damage on the driver's side and I've got some soreness in my neck and shoulder that my doctor says needs follow-up imaging. The police report was filed but the officer told me straight up that without a plate or company name, it's tough.
I've been trying to think of every possible way to track down who did this:
- Are there traffic cameras on interstates that actually capture usable footage, and can a regular person request that?
- Is it worth posting in local Facebook groups or Next door asking if anyone has dash cam footage?
- Could nearby trucking companies or weigh stations have logs that might help narrow it down?
- What about toll records?
My uninsured motorist coverage should cover me but my adjuster is already acting like this is going to be complicated without an identified at-fault driver. I feel like I'm doing their job for them at this point.
If anyone has been through something like this and found a way to track down the other driver — or found footage somehow — I'd really appreciate hearing how you did it. Or if you were on a major interstate heading west around mid-morning a couple weeks back and saw a truck clip a small SUV, please reach out.