Arvada Police Offer Reminder on Accident Alert

The Arvada Police Department offers a reminder to drivers who may be on the roads when Colorado’s weather turns to snow and ice and causes the police to implement accident alert.

When accident alert is in effect, drivers involved in a traffic crash should exchange the following information:

• Name, address, phone date of birth, and driver’s license number.
• Vehicle registration information (license plate number, make, model, and year of vehicle).
• Insurance information (company name, policy number, policy expiration date, and agent's name and phone number).

Each driver should also note the location, time, damage to each vehicle and the location of the damage, etc.
 
Within 24 hours, each driver is required to complete an accident report at the police department in the city where the accident occurred.  

Officers will be dispatched to scenes during an accident alert under the following circumstances:

• The crash has known or unknown injuries or fatalities.
• The crash has suspected alcohol or drug involvement.
• The crash was a hit-and-run and follow-up leads are available.
• Vehicles are disabled and require towing and/or are blocking traffic.
• The crash involves City or other governmental vehicles or property.