MPD urges self-reporting of minor accidents
The Memphis Police Department is allowing anyone involved in a minor car accident in the city to call it in to precincts or the traffic office within five days of the crash in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
The accidents have to be minor with no injuries or drugs or alcohol involved and the vehicles are drivable.
Residents are asked to exchange names, addresses, insurance information, tag numbers and phone numbers and take pictures of the damage. They can then call it in to one of the following precincts or the traffic office:
· Traffic: 901-636-4679
· Crump precinct: 901-636-4600
· Mt. Moriah precinct: 901-636-4199
· North Main: 901-636-4099
· Old Allen precinct: 901-636-4399
· Raines precinct: 901-636-4599
· Tillman precinct: 901-636-3000
· Central Records for copy of accident report: 901-636-3650
An officer or police service technicians will make the scene of an accident only if: a confrontation occurs, injuries are reported, drugs or alcohol involved, a driver refuses to share information or if a vehicle is disabled.
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Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
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