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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.

To view original article see. . .

http://www.mcbbutler.usmc.mil/sja/checklist_for_motor_vehicle_inve.asp

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