Amen to that! If I made a mistake like that, as embarassing as it would be, I would own up to it! I was involved in a hit and run recently too--with a drunk driver. They aren't pressing charges on him.

Wish you the best of luck. What route are you trying to go with? Make an insurance claim, or gradually repair and replace it yourself? What was damaged? Did you attempt to file a police report? If it's $1000+ in damage, it could be considered a felony hit and run.