That's good to know. However, there is another issue. The accident happened outside of NY. Both vehicles were crashing on the yard of a contractor. What should I do in this case?
You should get a report printed on the letterhead of a police agency in the state where the incident happened.
What if I can't get a police report? What do I do then?
In that case you must write a statement that includes your plate number and explains why you can not surrender your NY State plates.