You can get a copy of your National City police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the National City Police Department. The National City Police Department offers three ways to get a copy of your crash report: In-person

• Email
• By mail

In-Person

Visit the National City Police Department in San Diego County to obtain a copy of your crash report. You must show a valid photo ID and pay the accident fee at the time of pick up. The department is located at:1200 National City Boulevard National City, CA91950
Hours of Business: Monday-Thursday 8 am to 5 pm.
Phone: (619) 336-4400

By Mail

Send a written request to the National City Police Department. You must include a copy of your valid photo ID, the accident report fee, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Mail your request to: National City Police Department Attention: Records Division1200 National City Boulevard National City, CA 91950

Email

Contact the department to learn how to request a copy of your report via email.

National City Police Department accident reports are $15 per copy.

Traffic accident reports are legal documents that are filled out by a police officer who responds to the scene of an accident. The report contains basic details such as the time, date, and location of the crash, the names and contact information for all parties involved, insurance information, driver’s license numbers, vehicle plate numbers, a diagram of the crash site, witness names and contact numbers, and statements made by each driver. The report will also include the officer’s accident investigation findings, detailing how the accident took place and why, and which driver the officer believed was responsible. The law enforcement officer will document any injuries sustained by drivers or passengers, vehicle damage, and other personal property damage. Other information in a crash report includes:

• Actions of police officers, such as the issuance of traffic citations, arrests made
• Anything that may have contributed to the crash, such as weather and road conditions.

Eligible persons who can receive a crash accident report include all parties involved in the accident, vehicle owners, the parent or legal guardian of a minor involved in a crash, accident attorneys, insurance companies, and law enforcement agencies.

If you were involved in an injury accident that was caused by the negligence of another you may be entitled to compensation. The information found in a National City accident report can strengthen your claim by providing evidence that shows the other driver was negligent.This information includes:

• The accident investigation findings of the reporting police officer, detailing how and why the accident took place and which driver the officer believed was at fault
• A description of any injuries you sustained
• A description of vehicle damage
• Any citations issued
• Actions of police officers
• A diagram of the crash site
• Witness statements
• Statements provided by the drivers.

Your personal injury attorney will use the information in this report when building a case to hold the other driver responsible for their negligence.