Florence Police Accident Reports
When a serious accident takes place, an Investigating Officer will be called to the scene. Among their duties is the responsibility to compile essential evidence which will become the official Police Accident Report. This report will typically include notes listing contributors to the accident, as well as a drawing or graphic showing the point of impact and visible vehicle damages. Once it is filed electronically, your request is required to procure a copy.
If we can further help to interpret or answer any questions you may have about your report, please contact Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers for a free consultation at (800) 559-5741. Reports are only provided to individuals directly involved in an accident. We do not provide reports to third parties such as attorneys, or insurance carriers. The information we are sharing with you on this resource page includes detailed instructions for requesting your Florence Police Accident Report.
How to Obtain Your Florence Police Accident Report
We have spoken with the Records Unit of the Florence Police Department in order to provide you with the following details and points of contact to initiate the acquisition of your Police Accident Report. There are specific instructions within each method-of-access section below.
In Florence, there is no request fee for victims of the accident. The fees for a request from the subject of the cause or uninvolved parties are $3.00 in person and $4.00 if delivered by mail, fax or email.
If you are requesting more extensive research or materials such as videos, you may be asked to provide a Freedom of Information Act FOIA Request Form. These will be available at the Records Unit, or you may download this Florence County FOIA Form and mail it as described below or bring with you in person to Records. Please note: uninvolved parties may only be allowed a redacted copy at the discretion of the Records Officer.
Note: For Interstate accident reports, see specific instructions to request your report from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles in the By Mail section.
Online
These website pages primarily include the department’s mission — with links to services such as neighborhood watch, and programs within the scope of Florence law enforcement.
By Phone
Phone calls are welcome, and the Records Unit is happy to answer questions or start on your request order while you’re on your way.
Phone: (843) 665-3191, Ask for Records
Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Days: Monday – Friday
Closed holidays
In Person
Florence Police Department Records Unit is located in the City Center Administrative Services Division on the first floor.
Florence Police Department
Records Unit, Room #105
324 West Evans Street
Florence, SC 29501
Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Days: Monday – Friday
Closed holidays
By Mail
Involved parties must include a copy of their current photo identification, along with the accident case number, date and location.
The subject of cause and uninvolved parties must also include a money order or check in the amount of $4.00. If deeper information or video is requested, you must submit your request with a printed and signed Florence County FOIA Form.
Florence Police Department
Records Unit, Room #105
324 West Evans Street
Florence, SC 29501
If your traffic accident took place on the Interstate, you will need to download and mail in this Request for Officer’s Report (SCDMV Form FR-50) from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. Fill out the form as completely as possible and sign. Send 2 copies along with a check or money order payable to SCDMV for $6.00, to the address below:
SCDMV
Financial Responsibility
P.O. Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0040
DMV in Person: The Blythewood and Columbia (Shop Road) branches of SCDMV can also complete this request if you are able to visit one of the following offices in person. Simply click one of the links below to view the physical address, business hours, phone number and wait times for each office:
Free Consultation and Accident Report Review
Call Auger & Auger at (800) 559-5741 right now to speak with our traffic accident attorney. You’ll be able to discuss your accident and get help interpreting your Florence Police Accident Report. It is our mission to deliver clients a passionate defense by offering you a zero-fee guarantee; if you don’t win, we don’t get paid.
