Sault Police have introduced a new online reporting system for vehicle collisions.
“This service is available 24/7, making it easier for community members to start their report at their convenience and while the details are still fresh in their mind,” says a news release issued this morning by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. “Once their report has been started, they must attend the Collision Reporting Centre to have photos taken of their vehicle and finish the report. Collisions must be reported within 15 business days.”
Below is the full news release:
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is pleased to announce that vehicle collisions in Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township can now begin collision reports online, offering greater convenience for residents.
Drivers can begin filling out some of the information required for their collision reports at www.reportacollision.com, streamlining the process from the comfort of their own homes. This service is available 24/7, making it easier for community members to start their report at their convenience and while the details are still fresh in their mind. Once their report has been started, they must attend the Collision Reporting Centre to have photos taken of their vehicle and finish the report. Collisions must be reported within 15 business days.
"By starting a report online, community members won't have to spend as much time at the police station during what can often be a stressful situation," said Laura Mason-Lacasse, Manager of the Collision Reporting Centre. "It is also a great option for after-hours collisions not requiring police assistance."
"The Collision Reporting Centre is the go-to for reporting most collisions," says Joe Poderys, Sergeant of Traffic Services. "With that being said, any collisions involving injury or death, criminal activity, and a number of other circumstances must be directly reported to police, rather than through the Collision Reporting Centre."
Despite the new online option for starting reports, motorists are still welcome to visit the Sault Ste. Marie Collision Reporting Centre, located at 580 Second Line East, for in-person assistance. The Centre remains committed to providing in-person support for those who prefer or require it.
For more information on how to report a collision, please visit https://saultpolice.ca/what-we-do/our-services/report-a-collision/