Kyiv is engulfed by a wave of car scratches: what to do if the culprit has escaped.
14.09.2025
735
Journalist
Shostal Oleksandr
14.09.2025
735
In Kyiv and other cities, cases are increasingly occurring where drivers return to their cars in parking lots and find scratches or dents, while the culprit is nowhere to be found. Often, offenders leave the scene without explanations, complicating the situation for the car owner, who then has to fight for justice.
The patrol police emphasize the need to immediately call 102 and wait for the crew to arrive to compile a report and document the damage. If there is suspicion of intentional damage to property, the case will be classified as hooliganism or intentional damage, which can have serious legal consequences. Prompt action and evidence collection can help identify the responsible person and avoid repair costs.
What to do in case of an accident without a culprit?
According to inkorr.com: Today, car owners often have to face situations where the culprit of an accident does not leave their contact information. The patrol police provide clear recommendations on the algorithm of actions in such cases — from immediate reporting to evidence collection and adherence to legal norms to protect one's interests.
These recommendations are especially important in cases where you have discovered damage to your car, as prompt actions can significantly ease the process of recovering losses. Remaining within the confines of the law and contacting law enforcement, you have a better chance of identifying the culprit and obtaining justice.
Read also
- Three Ukrainians Without Documents Rescued from Occupied Territories Under Bring Kids Back UA Initiative
- Ukraine’s first underground kindergarten opens in Kharkiv, accommodating 260 children
- Ukraine's ports crippled by Russian strikes: 28 vessels hit, 21 killed
- 24 Children Rescued from Occupied Territories by Save Ukraine, Including Injured 13-Year-Old Anhelina
- Woman Faces Up to 7.5 Years in Prison After Attacking Children for Speaking Ukrainian in Poland
- One of the Most Recognizable Voices on Ukrainian Radio, Journalist Oleksandr, Has Passed Away

