LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — UPDATE: March 17 at 4 p.m.
The Lexington Police Department reported that reports are now being taken for non-injury collisions as of 12 p.m. on Tuesday.
Police added that if anyone has an accident report, call 859-258-3600 or 911.
Police noted that from midnight until 2 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the following:
- Injury Collisions: 18
- Non-Injury Collisions: 148
- Motorist/Citizen Assists: 86
- Traffic Hazards: 48
Total Incidents: 300
Original Story:
The Lexington Police Department is temporarily suspending the taking of reports for minor, non-injury collisions due to high call volume in Fayette County amid the winter weather.
The suspension took effect today at 8:45 a.m, police added.
Motorists involved in a collision where no one is injured and vehicles are not disabled are asked to exchange information with each other and file a report using the Kentucky State Police's online collision reporting system at www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/civilian-collision-reports.
Anyone involved in a collision with an injury, a vehicle blocking the roadway, or another emergency should still call 911 or the police non-emergency number at 859-258-3600.
Police are urging all drivers to slow down and use caution. Slick or snow-covered surfaces make it harder to control or stop a vehicle. Drivers should also increase the distance between themselves and the car ahead of them.
Since midnight, the Lexington Police Department has responded to the following traffic-related calls:
- Injury collisions: 13
- Non-injury collisions: 64
- Motorist/citizen assists: 43
- Traffic hazards: 20
The suspension is temporary. Police say they will update the public when non-injury collision reports are reinstated.
