What To Do In Case Of An Accident
A. Procedure
If you are involved in an accident while driving a WCU-owned vehicle, you
should:
- Render first aid and call an
ambulance as needed.
- Obtain the license numbers
of all vehicles involved.
- Obtain the names and
addresses of all persons involved.
- Obtain the names and
addresses of all witnesses, if possible.
- Contact the nearest State
Police headquarters and request that an accident report be filed.
(Note: For purposes of safety
and loss risk analyses, this is required for all accidents involving
Commonwealth vehicles. The State Police will either investigate an
accident or refer it to a local police department.)
- Do not discuss the accident
or any implication of fault with anyone except the police, the WCU
Automotive Officer, or other authorized Commonwealth personnel.
- Contact the Motor Pool
office (610-436-2434), and complete an "Automobile Accident or Loss
Notice" (Form OA-541). Copies of this form are located in the glove
compartment of each vehicle. Additional copies may be obtained
at the Motor Pool Office.
- If a vehicle is struck and
damaged while unattended, the local police should be notified, and an
OA-541 Form should be filled out.
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