FREE EVIDENCE PRESERVATIONCase workspace
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE

Your private evidence-preservation workspace

Prepare and download your information without creating an account.

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What to do with the information you have after a hit-and-run

Start with what you know: where your vehicle was, when you discovered the damage and what you personally observed. Keep estimates and unanswered questions clearly labeled. These free guides and worksheets help you turn scattered notes into a record you can follow.

  1. Describe the discovery. Record the location and time window, and keep original photographs. Build a parked-car damage record →
  2. Track possible cameras. Record each operator, request and response separately. Organize camera requests →
  3. Keep your files and follow-ups connected. Link notes to filenames and record unanswered questions. Organize original files →

Build a factual timeline · Keep a follow-up log · Read published questions and answers

Use the workspace below to record your own details. No account is needed. It does not contact anyone or preserve original photo and video files for you.

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Your information stays with you

Nothing is uploaded. Choose “Save on this device” to avoid retyping, or download and print your work before closing the page.

START YOUR 30-DAY ACTION WINDOW

Complete the crash information first

Add the date, time, location, city, vehicle description, and investigating police agency. Your planning countdown will appear as soon as those details are complete. Do not wait for the countdown: recordings may be deleted sooner. This planning aid is not a legal deadline or a promise that footage remains available.

FIRST 24 HOURS

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SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP DATEAdd the crash date to calculate it

Enter the crash date before creating a follow-up reminder. Always verify the actual retention period directly.

WHY THIS PROJECT EXISTS

Practical guidance shaped by lived experience

This utility was created after experiencing how confusing a hit-and-run can be. It brings time-sensitive tasks—documenting the crash, identifying cameras, organizing records, and preparing preservation requests—into one understandable place.

Read about the project →