Counties enter into emergency accident reporting phases
UPDATE 8:26 a.m.: The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office announced it has also entered into an Emergency Accident Reporting Phase. Accidents can be reported to the front desk during business hours or by calling 785-251-2200.
MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Law enforcement agencies are entering into emergency accident reporting phases due to slick and icy roads.
While in the Emergency Accident Reporting Phase (EARP), crashes that don't meet certain criteria don't need to be reported. Law enforcement will only respond to injury accidents.
The Riley County Police Department and the Geary County Sheriff's Office announced they would enter EARP.
If you're involved in an injury crash, hit-and-run or DUI incident you should call the police immediately.
If you're involved in a crash you should file a report within 48 hours if property damage is over $1,000.
In Riley County, if the crash fits the following criteria, it should be reported within 48 hours to the RCPD at 1001 S Seth Child Rd. in Manhattan:
- No injuries to anyone involved.
- Not a hit-and-run.
- No one is under the influence or suspected of drug/alcohol-related crimes.
- Insurance contact is exchanged.
- Property damage is over $1,000.
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