Multivehicle Accident in Tacoma, WA

Dear Steve with Custard Insurance Adjusters:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the Washington State Patrol. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington, RCW 42.56. Your request was received in this office on 11/26/2023 and given the reference number R015344-112623 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

All police investigative material for the loss that happened on 08/16/2023 at 17.00 on WB SR 16 Ramp and I-5 SB, Tacoma, WA-Pierce County. The named officer is Andrew Simmonds- Badge 481- WSP.
Please provide us with pictures obtained from the accident scene, sketches, body camera footage, and investigative notes and documents. Thank you.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Steve with Custard Insurance Adjusters

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RE: Public Records Request of November 26, 2023, Reference # R015344-112623 Dear Steve with Custard Insurance Adjusters, The Washington State Patrol has received yourpublic disclosure request regarding: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

All police investigative material for the loss that happened on 08/16/2023 at 17.00 on WB SR 16 Ramp and I-5 SB, Tacoma, WA-Pierce County. The named officer is Andrew Simmonds- Badge 481- WSP.
Please provide us with pictures obtained from the accident scene, sketches, body camera footage, and investigative notes and documents. Thank you.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Steve with Custard Insurance Adjusters

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, this is notification that we are searching our records to determine the location, nature, and amount of records, if any, that may be responsive to your request.  If responsive records are found we estimate that we can make available an installment of records on or before 1/12/2024.  If records are ready prior to that time, you will be notified.  If the time assessment requires adjustment, you will also be notified. Should you have any questions, please let us know. Sincerely, Duane Ungurs, Public Disclosure Tracking Coordinator

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 26, 2023, Reference # R015344-112623.

Dear Steve with Custard Insurance Adjusters, The Washington State Patrol (WSP) received a public records request from you on November 26, 2023. You requested: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

All police investigative material for the loss that happened on 08/16/2023 at 17.00 on WB SR 16 Ramp and I-5 SB, Tacoma, WA-Pierce County. The named officer is Andrew Simmonds- Badge 481- WSP.
Please provide us with pictures obtained from the accident scene, sketches, body camera footage, and investigative notes and documents. Thank you.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Steve with Custard Insurance Adjusters

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Please log in to the Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents.Please note that this link will only remain active for 30 days. Public Records Request - R015344-112623 To obtain a copy of Police Traffic Collision Report ED90689,  please contact the Collision Records Section online at: http://www.wsp.wa.gov/driver/collision-records. (RCW 46.52.080-085). Please note that this is an active and ongoing investigation and the case file is not complete. For a copy of the final investigative report, please resubmit your request in approximately 6-8 months.

This response completes your request. Should you have any questions, please let us know. Sincerely,
Duane Ungurs, Public Disclosure Tracking Coordinator