Lawrence Woman on Pre-Trial Probation for Motor Vehicle Insurance Fraud

A Lawrence woman was placed on pre-trial probation for six months on charges of motor vehicle insurance fraud and attempt to commit a crime.  The Lawrence woman reported to Hanover Insurance Company that on February 18, 2021 her 2011 Toyota Corolla was hit while parked causing damage to the driver side.  Investigation revealed that the damage on the Toyota matches contact with a yellow-painted pole or post while the vehicle was moving in reverse.  The pattern of the damage and the paint transfer support this.  Further investigation revealed that the damage did not happen while the Toyota was parked, and the damage was not caused by another vehicle.  The Lawrence woman stated that she does not examine her car when she gets into it and could not confirm the last time that she saw her vehicle without damage.  She reported that she is the only operator of the Toyota and she denied striking anything.