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South Dakota Car Accident Report Basics<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Every year after the Sturgis Rally, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety releases statistics on the number of event-related vehicle accidents. Since the rally attracts approximately 500,000 visitors to the Black Hills, it\u2019s bound to cause problems on the normally uncongested roads. <\/p>\r\n

Whether you\u2019re traveling home from the rally or on your way to work, there\u2019s a chance you\u2019ll get into a motor vehicle accident. There are people in the state of South Dakota who have no idea what to do after the crash. It’s a better idea to be prepared and know what to do.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we\u2019ll discuss South Dakota car accident reporting laws. We will also explain how to file your crash report. <\/p>\r\n

How To File a Car Crash Report in South Dakota<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

This chart summarizes South Dakota laws and procedures for filing an auto accident report.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Relevant South Dakota Auto Accident Statutes (Laws)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Immediate Accident Notification<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

You must immediately notify the police following an accident when:<\/p>\r\n

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  • Anybody suffers a personal injury or death<\/li>\r\n
  • There is more than $1,000 in property damage to any one person<\/li>\r\n
  • There is total property damage of $2,000 or more<\/li>\r\n
  • A parked vehicle suffers damage, and the motorists cannot immediately contact the vehicle owner<\/li>\r\n
  • Unattended property suffers damage, and you cannot identify the owner <\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Crash Reporting<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Purchase an Accident Report<\/a> South Dakota Dept. of Public Safety<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

Note: State laws are subject to change. Verifying the information by conducting research or consulting a South Dakota car accident attorney is essential.<\/i><\/p>\r\n

You Must Call the Police After an Injury Accident<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Being in a car accident is stressful, even when the damage is minor. Remember to remain calm and call the police for assistance. <\/p>\r\n

South Dakota law requires drivers to report any vehicle accident<\/a> that results in:<\/p>\r\n