Originally Posted by CliffordK

I don't see notes of a hit & run.

State with no front license plates? This might be a reason to require front licenses.

It wouldn't take much to track down the make/model/year/color of the car. If the driver is local, the police could track down every similar car and check them out.

Lots of car parts seem to be left at the scene. Mirror, perhaps a rear bumper cover (license?)