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The driver’s side rear panel above the tire had been scratched and damaged, and it would cost about $500 to repair.

“Someone backed out and hit it and left,” she says. “Obviously, the car was in much better shape before they hit me.”

The worst part of the tale is that the “hit and flee” drivers did not leave a note or at- rotated for 7-14 issue

“It is even possible that the person responsible for the damage was not aware of what they did,” he says. “The right thing to do in cases like this is to attempt to make contact with the driver/owner of the parked vehicle by either waiting for that person to return or by leaving a note with contact information.”

Ruiz-Diaz says the important thing to remember is that both parties should approach the situation in a calm manner as to avoid any type of violent confrontation.

Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer and author of “Raising the Stakes”, obtainable at raisingthestakesbook.com. If you have been a recent crime victim, email crime@advocatemag.com.