Lakewood, California Car Accident Reports
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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.
Where fatal crashes happened in Lakewood
Each dot is a fatal crash in Lakewood, California from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2020 to 2024, placed at the latitude and longitude the investigating agency reported. The map shows 9 crashes and 10 deaths; the few crashes coded to Lakewood, California but reported far outside it are left off. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Fatal crashes92020–2024
People killed109 more injured
After dark78%7 of 9 crashes
Pedestrians killed660% of deaths
Deadliest hour9p–10p4 crashes
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- Where crashes cluster
- One fatal crash
Roads with the most fatal crashes
- 1Centralia St2 crashes2 deaths
When fatal crashes happen
The deadliest hour is 9p–10p and the deadliest day is Saturday. 78% of crashes with a known time happened between 6 PM and 6 AM.
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| Hour | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12a–1a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1a–2a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2a–3a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3a–4a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4a–5a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5a–6a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6a–7a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7a–8a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8a–9a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9a–10a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10a–11a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11a–12p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12p–1p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1p–2p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2p–3p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3p–4p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4p–5p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5p–6p | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6p–7p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7p–8p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8p–9p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 9p–10p | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 10p–11p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11p–12a | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
People hurt in these crashes
10 people died and 9 more were injured, including 6 pedestrians killed.
Everyone involved in these fatal crashes, by the most serious injury recorded.
Vehicles involved
Cars were in the most fatal crashes; motorcycles and mopeds were in 1.
Every vehicle in these fatal crashes, by body type.
Source: NHTSA FARS Annual Report Files 2020-2024 (accident.csv), 2020–2024. Fatal crashes only (FARS covers every crash in which someone died within 30 days); an intersection is listed when two or more fatal crashes were reported at the same pair of roads. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenFreeMap.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
You can get a copy of your Lakewood police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station. The Lakewood Sheriff’s Station offers two ways to request your report.
In-Person
Visit the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station in person to fill out a Records Request Form. You must pay the Lakewood police records fee, show your valid photo ID, and provide accident details, such as the report number and the date and location of the crash. A money order, personal check, debit card, or credit card is an accepted form of payment. The sheriff’s station is located at:5130 Clark AvenueLakewood, CA90712
By Mail
Send a written request to the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, the police records fee, and a copy of your valid photo ID to:5130 Clark AvenueLakewood, CA90712
Lakewood Sheriff’s Station accident reports may cost $5 to $24 per copy.
Lakewood Police Department accident reports contain basic information such as the names and contact details for drivers and passengers, license plate numbers and insurance information, valid registration information, driver’s license numbers, a diagram of the accident scene, a description of all injuries sustained in the crash, a description of the damage done to all vehicles involved in the accident, road and weather conditions, anything that may have contributed to the accident such as road closures, icy roads, debris on the road, traffic jams, and more. Lakewood Police Department crash reports will also include any citations issued, any arrests made, and the actions of police officers. The accident investigation summary is an important part of all crash reports and it details the events of the collision and which driver the responding officer believed was negligent.
This can depend on the accident. For nonfatal traffic accidents, the police records will be available within seven business days. If the accident involved a crime or fatality, there may be an ongoing police investigation. If you have not received your report within fourteen business days, contact the Lakewood Police Records Section to learn the status of your request.
- All parties involved in the crash
- Registered owner of the vehicle
- The parent or legal guardian of a minor
- Accident lawyers
- Insurance companies
- Police agencies
If you were involved in an auto accident that was not your fault you may be entitled to compensation that will cover the cost of all accident-related expenses. Obtaining a copy of your police accident report will help prove the other driver was negligent so you can receive the compensation you deserve. Collision reports contain important information including the police officer’s accident investigation summary detailing which driver the officer believed was negligent and how and why the accident occurred. Traffic accident reports also include information such as a diagram of the accident scene, a description of the injuries you sustained, damage done to your vehicle, any citations issued, insurance information, and more. An experienced and knowledgeable accident lawyer will use the information in this report when negotiating with the other driver’s insurance carrier, to fight for the fair compensation you’re owed.
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