Redondo Beach
Accident Reports

You can get a copy of your Redondo Beach police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Redondo Beach Police Department.The Redondo Beach Police Department offers four ways to request a copy of your traffic accident investigation report.

By Phone

Contact the department to request a copy of your initial accident report.

By Fax or Email

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

By Mail

Send a written request to the Redondo Beach Police Department, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, a copy of your valid photo ID, and the accident report request fee, and mail it to:Redondo Beach Police DepartmentATTN: Records Unit401 Diamond StreetRedondo Beach, CA90277

Redondo Beach Police Department accident reports may cost $5 to $23 per copy.

Crash reports are detailed legal documents that are filled out by the responding police officer at the scene of an accident. These documents will contain basic information such as driver’s license numbers, insurance information, vehicle plate numbers, the date, time of accident, and location of the crash, the names and contact details of all parties involved, and a diagram of the accident scene.These reports also include the police officer’s accident investigation findings which detail the injuries sustained in the accident, vehicle damage, how the accident occurred, and which driver the police officer believed was negligent. Collision reports can also contain information regarding anything that may have contributed to an accident, such as road and weather conditions or traffic jams.

Eligible persons who can obtain a copy of initial reports include all parties involved in the crash, vehicle owners, personal representatives, legal representatives such as accident attorneys, insurance companies, and claims adjusters, and the parent or legal guardian of a minor.

The processing time for a single report will depend on the severity and complexity of the crash. For example, a report for a collision that involved a fatality or crime, or a multi-vehicle crash, will take much longer to process than a simple accident. In most cases, you can request a copy of your report five business days after the crash and receive a copy via mail within ten days.

If you were involved in an auto accident that was not your fault, you might be eligible to pursue compensation in the form of a personal injury lawsuit or auto insurance claim. Obtaining a copy of your traffic accident report is a step in the right direction.Traffic reports contain important information that can help prove the other driver was negligent. This information can include the police officer’s opinion regarding which driver they believed was negligent and how and why the accident occurred. Additionally, these reports contain other information that can help strengthen your claim, such as a description of the injuries you sustained in the accident, a description of vehicle damage, the other driver’s statement after the collision, any citations issued, and more. Your accident attorney will use this information when building a case against the other driver’s insurance company to help you receive the compensation you deserve.