How to Handle a Motor Vehicle Hitting a Pedestrian?
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If the road traffic accident is caused by the fault of one party, that party shall bear full responsibility. If the road traffic accident is caused by the faults of two or more parties, the responsibility shall be determined based on the role of their actions in the accident and the severity of their faults. If no party is at fault for causing the road traffic accident, it is considered a traffic accident with no party being responsible.
If I accidentally hit someone while driving, the first thing is not to panic and stop the car immediately to check. Then call 120 right away for an ambulance—saving lives is the top priority. After that, call 122 to report the accident to the police; in urgent situations, you can also call 110. While waiting for the police, it's best not to disturb the scene, turn on the hazard lights, and if you have a warning triangle, place it several dozen meters behind the car to prevent other vehicles from colliding. When the police arrive, truthfully explain the accident details, and remember to get the contact information of the person hit and any eyewitnesses at the scene, as this will help determine liability later. Finally, don’t forget to call your insurance company to file a report—they’ll guide you on the next steps. No one wants this to happen, but timely rescue, reporting to the police, and cooperating with the investigation are most important.
Hitting someone is a serious matter. I always drive very carefully, but I'm also prepared if it ever happens. Stop the car immediately, first check how badly the person is injured, help if you can, but don't move the injured person—wait for the doctor. Then call the police and clearly state your location, remember to turn on your phone's GPS. Don't disturb the scene, and take a few photos with your phone as evidence—it's very important. When the police arrive, answer their questions honestly, don't shift blame or admit fault randomly. Later, the insurance company will ask you to fill out some forms; I usually keep a copy of the accident handling process. Remember the license plate number and the other party's ID information—this can save a lot of trouble.
