For accidents in California involving injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000, drivers must also fill out an SR-1 report with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within ten days of the crash. The DMV will suspend your license if you do not complete an SR-1 form.
Accident report forms should include fields for names and contact information of the individuals and witnesses involved, the type of accident, the date and time the accident occurred, the location of the accident, a detailed description of the accident, and room for any additional comments.
Form SR-1 requires drivers to submit details about all property damage, personal injuries, and deaths that are related the accident. This includes all drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians who are affected by the crash.
Form SR-1 requires drivers to submit details about all property damage, personal injuries, and deaths that are related the accident. This includes all drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians who are affected by the crash.
Tells the court that you had legal papers in a civil case - other than a summons - delivered to (served on) the other party. Lists the papers that were served and tells who they were served on, where, when, and how they were served, and who served them.
Reporting an Accident to the California DMV You are given 10 days to report your accident by filling out what's known as an SR-1 form. You must file when the crash totals at least $1000 in property damage to one person, including yourself. If anyone is injured, even slightly, a report must be filed with the DMV.
1. Basic Information Date and Time: When the accident occurred. 2. Parties Involved Driver Information: Name, address, phone number, driver's license number, and insurance details for each driver. 3. Witnesses 4. Accident Description 5. Law Enforcement 6. Additional Information 7. Conclusion 8. Attachments
You may obtain a copy of your accident report from a California Highway Patrol office or the Department of Motor Vehicles.
A traffic collision report copy can be acquired by: Visiting a California Highway Patrol (CHP) office. Scheduling a mail delivery. Contacting the California Highway Patrol by phone (916) 843-3000.