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.