Insurance or legal question. Was in a car accident 2 years ago. . . .?

I just received an invoice in the mail stating that I owe the ministry $3500 as that would cover the costs of the municipal fire departments and emergency services. The accident was a 10 car pile up and I was the 7th car. The officer asked me if I was hurt and as there were very minor damages to my vehicle and I was ok to just leave. So I did and now 2 years to the date am being charged as the "ministry is legally entitled to recover these charges from the responsible motorist". WTF?
Please anyone who can help me with advice...why 2 years after the fact when I claimed nothing on my insurance as it would have increased my rates? Can this be fought? Am I really legally entitled to pay for emergency vehicles when I was already gone from the scene?
As well they have errors on my name and license plate in the invoice.

Get a lawyer. Now. Contact the Lawyer Referral Service for a 30 minute consultation for $25 (BC), or the equivalent in your province or territory. You can find the information through the Canadian Bar Association website: www.cba.org.

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