Hit and Run on Reino Road in Newbury Park: What to Do

Curt Brown, Esq. — Founding Partner

Local Newbury Park Injury Attorney · UCLA Law

Curt Brown is a founding partner at L&F Brown. He grew up in Thousand Oaks — Newbury Park's neighbor — attended Thousand Oaks High School, graduated from UCLA Law School, and has spent his career representing injured residents across the Conejo Valley.

Reino Road runs through the heart of Newbury Park, carrying residential and commercial traffic through unincorporated Ventura County. Like many surface streets in the area, it sees a mix of commuters, local drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Hit and run accidents on Reino Road happen, and when they do, the victim is left in a frightening position: injured, with a driver who has fled and a claim that must now be built without a clear defendant.

Here is exactly what to do if you are the victim of a hit and run on Reino Road.

Step One: Stay Safe and Call 911

Move to a safe location if you are able. Turn on hazard lights and stay out of the path of traffic. Call 911 immediately to report the crash. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for Newbury Park's unincorporated streets, including Reino Road. A deputy will respond, take a report, and document the incident. The police report number is essential for any insurance claim or legal action.

When you speak with the responding deputy, provide as much detail as you can about the fleeing vehicle: color, make, model, direction of travel, partial or full license plate number, and any other identifying details. Every piece of information increases the chance of locating the driver.

Step Two: Look for Witnesses and Surveillance Cameras

Look around the scene for anyone who may have witnessed the crash. Businesses along Reino Road and surrounding streets may have exterior surveillance cameras that captured the incident or the fleeing vehicle. Note any cameras you see, and tell the responding deputy about them. Do not assume the footage will be preserved: it often is not, unless someone requests it quickly. Your attorney can send a preservation demand letter within hours to ensure footage is not overwritten.

Step Three: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

Go to Los Robles Regional Medical Center at 215 W Janss Rd in Thousand Oaks or the nearest urgent care facility immediately after the crash, even if you feel relatively okay. Hit and run crashes can produce delayed injury symptoms. Creating a medical record that connects your injuries to the crash on Reino Road is one of the most important things you can do for both your health and your legal claim.

Step Four: Report to Your Own Insurance Company

Notify your auto insurer promptly, as required by your policy. When the at-fault driver has fled, your uninsured motorist (UM) coverage becomes the primary channel for recovering bodily injury compensation. Your insurer will open a UM claim. Be aware that while this is your own insurance company, they still have financial incentives to minimize the payout. Do not give detailed statements or accept a settlement offer until you have consulted an attorney.

Step Five: Contact a Hit and Run Attorney

Hit and run cases involving UM claims require specific handling. An attorney ensures that all insurance claim deadlines are met, that your damages are fully documented and presented, that any available evidence about the fleeing vehicle is preserved and pursued, and that your insurer pays the full value of your claim rather than a reduced amount.

If the hit and run driver is later identified through law enforcement or your attorney's investigation, the case shifts from a UM claim to a direct liability claim against the driver. Our Newbury Park hit and run accident attorneys manage both scenarios.

Get Help Now

If you were injured in a hit and run on Reino Road or anywhere else in Newbury Park, do not try to navigate this alone. Visit our Newbury Park personal injury page or call L&F Brown today. Free consultation, no fee unless we win.