In Case of an Accident
In the event of an accident, the employee operating the vehicle should take the following steps:
- Stop
- Assess the situation* and call for the police
- Depending on the severity of the injuries, call 911. Do Not move an injured person.
- Light and place emergency flares if necessary (found in your vehicle’s emergency kit)
- Request that the attending officer file a written report, regardless of the extent of the damages
- Move the vehicle only when directed to do so or if possible to avoid obstructing traffic
- Fill out the "At Scene of Accident" form found in the orange envelope in the vehicle’s glove box.
- Have any witnesses fill out the orange Witness Cards
- Show the blue Certificate of Coverage (Proof of Insurance) form to the police and any other parties that may request that information
- Report the accident, to the University Motor Pool by calling (866) 253-5671 and submit the State Self Insurance Claim form
- Within 72 hours, fill out the DMV Accident Report form if there were any of the following: 1) injury resulting from the accident, 2) damages exceeding $1,500, or 3) if the vehicle needed to be towed
IMPORTANT
- DO NOT debate or admit responsibility
- DO NOT make statements to anyone except:
- Police/Law Enforcement
- Your Supervisor
- University Motor Pool
- Office of Risk Management
- Legal Counsel
*For Unattended Vehicles: Fill out the Yellow Card in the orange envelope in the vehicle’s glove box. The State of Oregon requires that you leave your name, address, driver’s license number, vehicle plate number, insurance information, and a brief description of the incident.
