In APCO 10-codes, 10-57 refers to "Hit and run accident."
This code is used by law enforcement and emergency services to report an incident where a vehicle has collided with another vehicle, person, or object, and the driver responsible for the accident has left the scene without providing identification or assistance.
For example:
- Officer: "Dispatch, I've got a 10-57 at the corner of Elm and Maple. A vehicle struck a parked car and fled the scene."
- Dispatcher: "Copy that. Units are en route to the location."
Using the 10-57 code helps law enforcement quickly identify and respond to incidents involving hit-and-run accidents, allowing them to gather information and potentially locate the responsible party.