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In South Carolina, those involved in an auto accident must report the crash to authorities if the damage caused exceeded $1,000 in damage or resulted in injuries or death. If you fail to report an accident, you could face a license suspension or criminal charges.

The FR-10 form is the one-page SC accident report that serves as verification that each driver has the proper liability insurance coverage as required by SC law. Typically, the responding police officer fills out a portion of the FR-10 form and gives it to all the drivers involved in the accident.

If law enforcement did not investigate the collision and/or the vehicles have since been moved from the original scene AND damages are greater than $1,000 or resulted in injury or death to anyone, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles requires all drivers to submit a completed and accurate Traffic Collision ...

Signature Address Date Mail this report to: S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles, FR 309, Financial Responsibility, Box 1498, Blythewood, SC 29016-0040 Please describe how the collision happened. Include factors that may have contributed to the collision such as road conditions, weather conditions, terrain, etc.

You will need to fill out Form FR-50 and pay the processing fee. You can mail the form or take it to any local DMV branch. There is also an online filing option available. Remember, you'll need an official copy of your car accident report in South Carolina when filing a claim.

It's the Law to Report a Car Accident After an accident, you need to report it to the local police or highway patrol under the Official Code of South Carolina Annotated (OCSA) § 56-5-1260. Once the police come to the scene of the accident, they'll take down statements, information, and various other details.