Which of the following is NOT listed as an at-scene activity in a hit-and-run investigation?

• A. Check vehicle damage about ground level
• B. Check for roadway evidence
• C. Photograph the suspect's license plate
• D. Collect driver and witness statements

Answer: (C)

At-scene work in a hit-and-run focuses on documenting immediate, observable evidence and securing statements to establish what happened while memories are fresh. Checking vehicle damage at ground level helps you see exactly where and how the impact occurred and what parts of the vehicle were affected. Looking for roadway evidence—such as skid marks, debris, fluids, or other traces—lets you piece together the vehicle’s path and sequence of events. Collecting driver and witness statements at the scene captures firsthand accounts and timelines from those who were involved or nearby, which is crucial for building a coherent narrative right away.

Photographing the suspect’s license plate, while valuable for later identification and record-keeping, isn’t listed among the on-scene activities in this context. Plate photos are often handled as part of subsequent documentation or follow-up steps, after the initial scene-focused evidence has been collected.