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Driver Collision Checklist

In case of a motor vehicle accident, you should:

• Stop immediately.  Stay calm.  Do not leave the scene.

• IF STUDENTS ARE IN YOUR VEHICLE –
• Take steps to protect students and yourself from further injury or risk

• Take steps to prevent another accident at the scene
  
• IF THERE IS AN INJURY –
• Call or have someone call for emergency services 911
• Administer any first aid within your training and competence

• If there is no injury –
• Call police 911
• Call  Security at 281-425-6488 or your Dean.
• DO NOT sign any paper or make any statement as to who was at fault (except to or with the approval of your Dean)
• Obtain the name and contact information of each witness on the Witness Information (Adobe .pdf) form.
• Provide your name, address place of employment, name of your Dean and driver’s license information found Information Exchange Form (Adobe .pdf).
• Collect information on other vehicle(s) involved including
• other driver(s) name, address, driver’s license number with expiration date, name and address of insurer
• name and address of each person involved (passenger(s)  and pedestrian(s)), and details on any injuries
• other vehicle’s make, model, year of manufacture, VIN, license plate state and number

• If police respond, request the officer’s name, badge number and report number.

• As soon as practical, make notes while details are fresh on your mind.  Note date, time and location of the incident.  Note weather, road and traffic conditions.