Administrative Regulation Title:  Accident Procedures

Regulation Number:  6.7.3

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In the event of an accident, the following procedures must be followed. If the vehicle is a college vehicle, the driver in the vehicle MUST contact the Information Center, regardless of the amount of damage.

  1. Obtain any medical attention that is necessary. Any accident that involves personal injury or property damage must be reported to the police.
  2. Exchange information with the other operator involved (if applicable), minimally obtaining driver’s license and registration information, insurance company information and contact numbers. Also, obtain the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses.
  3. Don’t admit fault or liability for the accident.
  4. Complete an accident report form, from an official law enforcement officer.
  5. Notify the driver’s supervisor and the Business Office (ext. 8218) of the accident as soon as possible, even if the accident occurs on campus.
  6. The college’s insurance company may contact you to obtain accident information. Please respond as promptly as possible.
  7. Information and records regarding accidents will be maintained by the Business Office.
    1. Other considerations when involved in a vehicle accident:
      Be courteous.
    2. Don’t discuss any conditions or defects of the automobile.
    3. Don’t express any opinion or make any statement to anyone about the accident except to law officers and college representatives.
    4. Don’t discuss the accident with anyone over the phone or in person, unless they represent the college.

Post-accident review

Vehicle accidents may undergo a post-accident review to determine the cause and preventability of an accident. Reviews could consist of representatives from college and the insurance company. Post-Accident Review Guidelines will be used as evaluation criteria.

Once a determination as to cause and preventability is established, findings and recommendations will be forwarded to Human Resources and the vehicle operator’s supervisors (for employees) or Student Services (for Students) for any corrective action (e.g., temporary or permanent denial of college driving privileges, required attendance at additional training program, etc.).

 

Original Adoption Date: 1/14/20

Revision Date(s): 

Date reviewed, no change: