Hit and Run on Kanan Road in Agoura Hills: What to Do

Curt Brown, Esq. — Founding Partner

Local Agoura Hills Injury Attorney · UCLA Law

Curt Brown is a founding partner at L&F Brown. He grew up in Thousand Oaks, just east of Agoura Hills along the 101, attended Thousand Oaks High School, graduated from UCLA Law School, and has spent his career representing injured residents throughout the Conejo Valley.

Kanan Road in Agoura Hills is a busy surface road connecting the US-101 freeway to the Malibu coast, and it sees heavy traffic from commuters, recreational drivers, and locals all week long. Hit and run accidents on Kanan Road happen, and when they do, victims are left with the immediate problem of figuring out what to do when the other driver has fled. Here is your step-by-step guide.

Immediate Steps After a Hit and Run on Kanan Road

1. Stay at the scene and call 911. Do not chase the fleeing vehicle. The LASD Lost Hills Station has jurisdiction over surface road accidents in Agoura Hills, including Kanan Road. An LASD deputy will respond, take your statement, and begin an investigation.
2. Gather information about the fleeing vehicle. Even partial information helps: the color, make, model, direction of travel, any part of the license plate number. Every detail matters.
3. Document the scene. Photograph the damage to your vehicle, any debris or evidence left by the other vehicle, skid marks, and the road location on Kanan Road. Note any nearby businesses that might have security cameras.
4. Identify witnesses. Other drivers, pedestrians near the Kanan Road corridor, or customers at nearby businesses may have seen the collision or the fleeing vehicle. Get their contact information before they leave.
5. Seek medical care immediately. Do not delay getting checked out, even if you feel okay. Injuries may not be immediately apparent. Los Robles Regional Medical Center at 215 W Janss Rd in Thousand Oaks is your closest major emergency facility.
6. Contact your insurance company to report the accident, but do not give any detailed recorded statements yet.
7. Call a lawyer before accepting any settlement offers.

How Surveillance Footage Can Identify the Driver

Kanan Road passes near businesses, residential areas, and commercial properties. Cameras at gas stations, restaurants like Wood Ranch BBQ near Kanan, and other commercial establishments along the road may have captured the incident or the fleeing vehicle on video. An attorney can act quickly to preserve this footage before it is overwritten, typically within 24 to 72 hours.

How to Recover Compensation Without the Other Driver

If the LASD Lost Hills Station investigation does not identify the driver, your recovery relies on your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. UM coverage compensates you for injuries caused by a hit and run driver as though the driver had adequate insurance. Your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering are all recoverable up to your UM policy limits.

If the driver is eventually identified, you can pursue a direct claim against them or their insurer. An experienced hit and run accident lawyer in Agoura Hills can manage both tracks simultaneously.

Do Not Wait to Get Legal Help

Evidence on Kanan Road disappears fast. Tire marks fade, witnesses move on, and surveillance footage is deleted. The sooner you involve a lawyer, the stronger your case will be. Cases requiring litigation are handled in LA County through the Chatsworth Courthouse.

Visit our Agoura Hills personal injury page to contact L&F Brown for a free consultation after your Kanan Road hit and run.