La Mesa
Accident Reports

You can get a copy of your La Mesa police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the City of La Mesa City Manager’s Office, which offers one way to obtain a copy of your crash report.

In-Person

You can obtain a La Mesa Police Department accident report by visiting the City of La Mesa City Manager’s Office. You must pay the required fee and show your valid photo ID.
The office is located at:
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA
91942
Phone: 619-463-6611
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.

A La Mesa Police Department accident report is $0.13 per page.

After you request your report, it can take up to thirty days before it’s available for pick up.

Crash reports are legal documents that are filled out by police officers who respond to the scene of an accident. These reports contain basic accident details such as insurance information, driver’s license numbers, contact details and names for every party involved, license plate numbers, the time, date, and location of an accident, a diagram of the crash site, witness statements and contact details, and statements made by each driver.

Reports also include the police officer’s accident investigation findings which discuss how and why the accident occurred and which driver the officer believed was negligent. Reports also contain a description of injuries sustained by each party in the crash, vehicle damage, road and weather conditions, any citations issued, or any arrests made.

Unredacted traffic accident reports are available to all parties involved in the crash, vehicle owners, insurance companies, the parent or legal guardian of a minor, accident attorneys, and law enforcement agencies.

If you were involved in a motor vehicle crash in La Mesa you might be eligible to pursue compensation in the form of a personal injury lawsuit or auto insurance claim.

The information in an incident report can help strengthen your claim by proving the other driver was negligent. This information includes the police officer’s accident investigation findings which detail how and why the incident took place and which driver the police officer believed was at fault.

Other helpful information can include a description of injuries you sustained at the time of the crash, vehicle damage, statements made by the other driver, witness statements and contact information, a diagram of the crash site, and any actions made by police officers, such as arrests or citations issued, and more.

Your personal injury attorney will use the information in this report to build a strong case that will hold the negligent driver responsible for their actions.