Irvine, California Car Accident Reports
If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident that was not your fault, you may be filing a claim. You must obtain a copy of your Irvine accident report following a motor vehicle collision, for insurance purposes.
At AccidentReports.com, you can use our crash report information center to search for your collision report online and get this important document for your records.
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Crash Report Form-01‐2704A R11- What is it?
Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
- The accident resulted in death
- The accident resulted in injuries
- Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
- If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
- Date and time of the accident
- Location of the accident
- Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
- Proof of insurance
- Vehicle ownership and registration
- Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
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You can get a copy of your Irvine police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Irvine Police Department. The Irvine Police Department in Orange County offers two ways to obtain a copy of your traffic report.
In-Person
You can request a copy of your motor vehicle collision report in person by visiting the Irvine Police Department’s Business Desk. You must fill out a Records Request form and pay the appropriate fee at the time of pick up. Contact the department during regular business hours to ensure your report is available. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Irvine Police Department is located at:1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA92606
By Mail
You can send a notarized written request to the Irvine Police Department. You must include a copy of your government-issued photo ID, report number, the appropriate fee, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Mail your request to: Irvine Police Department P.O. Box 19575 Irvine, CA 92623-9575 ATTN: Police Records
Irvine traffic accident reports are $6 per copy.
- The names and contact information for all parties involved in the collision
- The responding police officer’s opinion regarding who they believe was at fault for the crash and how it occurred
- A diagram of the accident site
- A description of property damage/vehicle damage
- A description of accident injuries such as broken bones, head trauma, etc.
- Insurance information
- Vehicle driver registration
- Driver’s license numbers
- License plate numbers/VINs
- Eyewitness accounts
- Road and weather conditions
- Accident type, such as truck accident, motorcycle crash, bicycle collision, auto-pedestrian collision, multi-car crash, etc
Authorized parties that can receive this type of report include:
- All parties involved in the collision
- The parent or legal guardian of the minor involved in the crash
- Vehicle owner
- Personal insurance carrier
- Accident attorney law firm
It can take ten to twelve business days before accident victims receive their reports. If it was a fatal collision or injury accident, it can take several weeks or months before you receive your report. Fatal crash reports are only available with in-person requests.
If you sustained severe injuries in an automobile accident that was not your fault, you may be eligible to file a claim or personal injury lawsuit. An accident report contains important information that you can use to strengthen your claim. This information includes the reporting police officer’s opinion concerning who they believe was responsible for the crash and how the accident occurred, a diagram of the accident scene, a description of personal injuries, property damage, and vehicle damage, witness statements, any citations issued for traffic law violations, and more. An experienced auto accident lawyer can use this information to negotiate with an insurance company for a full and fair settlement.
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