Reporting an accident
Immediately report a crash involving injury or death or apparent property damage exceeding $500 to local police the county sheriff or the nearest Highway Patrol office. [sos.ms.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Accident and incident report requests go to Hattiesburg Police Records at 701 James Street; Records is 601-545-4964. [hattiesburgms.com]
Parking
Police issue citations in no-parking zones and may tow a vehicle that blocks a roadway when the operator cannot be located in a timely manner. [hattiesburgms.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
An owner must obtain a Police Department release for an officially held vehicle and present it to the wrecker operator or City compound manager; the owner bears the towing cost. [hattiesburgms.com]
Who to call
Hattiesburg Police non-emergency is 601-544-7900; dispatch is 601-545-4910 and Records is 601-545-4964. [hattiesburgms.com]
Private-property towing
A tow company must notify local law enforcement within 24 hours unless the owner requested the tow; unclaimed vehicles trigger owner and lienholder identification after 5 days and certified-mail notice within 10 days. [sos.ms.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.