Document Evidence
I
found this collision investigation checklist on the web and a branch of
the United States Marine Corps developed it. If you are investigating
a workplace related collision and you can walk away with all thirty of
the checklist questions answered, you should have all the information
necessary to complete a very full report.
I've
deleted all military references in this version, however the full military
version and more is available as shown below.
Motor
Vehicle Collision Checklist
1. The date, time, and exact location of the accident.
2. Complete identification of all vehicles involved in the accident, i.e.
vehicle identification number, license plate number, model, year, and
color.
3. Identity of driver(s) and owner(s), including name, age, addresses
(home and work), and telephone numbers.
4. Driver's license data on all drivers and driving experience both generally
and in the type of vehicle being driven, including the jurisdiction which
licensed the driver(s) and any previous loss of driving privileges and
driving-related convictions (e.g., reckless driving, drunk driving, driving
without insurance.)
5. Complete identification of the insurers of all drivers and owners of
vehicles involved (to include policy numbers, name, address of insurance
company, agent, and phone number of agent).
6. Complete identification and addresses of all passengers in vehicles
involved.
7. Conduct of the passengers and the effect, if any, upon the driver.
8. Any knowledge of driver impairment known to any passenger before entering
the vehicle, including sobriety, fatigue, exhaustion, and the effect of
their physical condition on the accident.
9. A finding identifying whether safety devices were installed and whether
they were being used at the time of the accident.
10. Complete identification and mailing addresses of all witnesses
to the accident and whether or not a statement was requested and obtained
from each of them.
11. Description of the road, and road conditions (e.g., holes,
obstructions, smooth pavement, gravel, etc.)
12. Complete description of traffic conditions, the prevailing
light and weather conditions and their effect on the accident.
13. A COMPLETE description of the driver and the vehicle immediately
prior to the accident, including the following:
a. The number of lanes in each direction of travel;
b. The direction of travel of each vehicle and its position in relation
to the point where the accident occurred;
c. Identification of the traffic lane each vehicle was traveling
in;
d. The speed of each vehicle and posted speed limit;
e. A statement concerning each driver's actions at the time the
danger was recognized. If the
danger was not recognized by the driver, then so state;
f. A statement concerning each driver's ability to control his vehicle
(if known);
g. A description of the results of the driver's actions;
h. The speed of vehicles just prior to impact; and
i. The speed of the vehicles at impact.
14. COMPLETE description of why, how and where the impact
occurred on the vehicle(s).
15. If ascertainable, a description of the mechanical condition
of the vehicle(s) prior to the accident.
16. A statement as to whether the accident was investigated
by police or other authorities.
17. COMPLETE description of all damage to vehicles and property.
18. A statement concerning estimated costs of repair for all
vehicles, if available.
19. A finding as to whether damage was caused by a violation
of any orders or instructions regarding the use of the vehicles.
20. A finding as to whether the driver was on work related
business, a detailed explanation of nature of business, who dispatched
vehicle, any briefing given to the driver, departure time, place,
and destination.
21. Statement of replacement cost of other damaged property.
22. A finding concerning the disposition or repair to vehicles.
23. A finding as to whether any person involved violated
any provincial statue, local ordinance, or company regulation, and
if so, how.
24. In addition to the above requirements, the investigator
must ensure that a complete description of the circumstances surrounding
the incident is provided.
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