Walk-in accident reporting ends in Shawnee Co.

TOPEKA (KSNT) - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office and the Topeka Police Department announced they have ended their walk-in-only accident reporting phases.

On Jan 5, the Sherrif's Office entered into the walk-in-only accident reporting phase called Phase III Reporting. The Topeka Police Department also entered into a restricted walk-in-only reporting phase. According to a press release from the Topeka Police Department, while under its walk-in phase, the TPD would only respond to accident reports if they fall under the following:

• Injury accidents with possible injury or death.
• Possible driver impairment from drugs or alcohol.
• Hit and runs.
• Incidents that have caused a disturbance between involved parties.
• Situations involving hazardous materials.
• If an accident causes traffic disruptions.
• If a crash causes a vehicle to need towing.

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