TPD returns to normal Accident Reporting
Published: Jul. 30, 2020 at 12:21 PM CDT
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Police Department returned to normal accident reporting just before 9 p.m. Thursday.
The Topeka Police Department has implemented a walk-in accident reporting phase due to flooding.
The Topeka Police Department says it has implemented a walk-in accident reporting phase due to flash flooding in the city.
TPD says during walk-in accident reporting phases, it will only respond and investigate accidents that fall under the following:
- Injury, possible injury or death to any person
- Possible impairment of a driver due to drugs or alcohol
- Hit-and-run incidents
- Incidents where there is a disturbance between the parties involved
- Any hazardous material situation
- When the accident results in major traffic congestion
- When there is damage to a vehicle to the extent that towing is required
TPD says other drivers involved in accidents should exchange insurance information, registration and contact information and call the Department at 785-368-9551 or to go to the Law Enforcement Center to report an incident.
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