Once you report your car accident to the police, they will generally come to the scene to write a collision report. This report contains key information about your crash, such as:
The location, date, and time of the accident
The name, address, and contact info for all involved parties
The contact information for any witnesses to the collision
A description of the accident
Whether the officer issued any tickets or citations
You may use this police report as evidence to support a lawsuit or insurance claim.