Is a collision with an empty vehicle considered a "Hit and Run"?

A collision with an empty vehicle is indeed considered a "Hit and Run." The reason this is the case is that the law typically defines a Hit and Run as any situation where a driver leaves the scene of an accident without providing their contact information, regardless of whether the other vehicle is occupied or not. Leaving the scene of an accident involving an empty vehicle can still create legal complications and potential liability issues.

Drivers are required to stop at the scene of an accident and fulfill their obligations to exchange information or, if necessary, report the incident to law enforcement, regardless of the presence or absence of other people. Thus, even in the case of an unoccupied vehicle, failing to follow these regulations constitutes a Hit and Run scenario.