Topeka police enter walk-in accident reporting

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department (TPD) has entered walk-in accident reporting on Monday. While walk-in accident reporting is in effect, the TPD will only respond to certain incidents which meet the specifications below: The TPD advises all other motorists involved in traffic accidents to exchange insurance, registration and contact information. They should also [...]

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Topeka Police Department (TPD) has entered walk-in accident reporting on Monday.

While walk-in accident reporting is in effect, the TPD will only respond to certain incidents which meet the specifications below:

• Injury, possible injury or deaths
• Possible impairment of a driver due to drugs or alcohol
• Hit-and-run situations
• Incidents where there is a disturbance between the groups involved
• Any hazardous material situation
• When the accident results in major traffic problems
• When there is damage to a vehicle to the extent a tow is needed

The TPD advises all other motorists involved in traffic accidents to exchange insurance, registration and contact information. They should also call the TPD at 785-368-9551 or visit the Law Enforcement Center at 320 S. Kansas Ave.

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