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If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Massachusetts, you can obtain a crash report by following these steps:
Determine which police department responded to the accident. The police department that responded to the accident will have a copy of the crash report.
Visit the police department’s website or call the department to find out how to obtain a copy of the crash report. Some departments have online request forms, while others require you to visit the station in person or send a written request by mail.
Provide the required information. The police department will typically require information such as the date, time, and location of the accident, the names of the parties involved, and the case or report number (if available).
Pay the required fee. There may be a fee to obtain a copy of the crash report. The fee amount will vary by department.
Wait for the report to be processed. It may take several days or weeks for the department to process your request and provide you with a copy of the report.
Note that if the accident was investigated by the Massachusetts State Police, you can request a copy of the report through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Crash Records Portal.
To request records from the Massachusetts State Police you’ll need to visit the following link.
It is recommended that when requesting public records to understand the following:
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