TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION Wise （交通事故调查明智）.pdf

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION Objective: Explorers should be able to investigate a traffic accident, obtain witness and victim information, determine the cause and fault of an accident and properly fill out the state ST-3 Accident Report form. Explorers should be able to properly clear the scene of an accident calling upon the necessary resources such as EMS, wreckers, firemen or repair crews. Foreword: Traffic accidents are extremely confusing events. How they occur, who or what caused them, and why they occurred are facts that police must determine. Every peace officer must know the fundamentals of traffic accident investigation and know how to prepare traffic accident reports. Traffic accidents, resulting in personal injury, fatality, and property damage in the amount of $1,000 or greater require an on scene investigation. The State of Texas mandates all peace officers will use the ST-3 state accident form for reporting traffic accidents to the Texas Department of Public Safety. If additional instruction/information is needed, contact the Bureau of Statistical Records, Texas Department of Public Safety. Initial Steps. Prompt arrival at the scene of an accident is essential. Safety, however, should be emphasized at all times. While in route, the officer should maintain contact with the Dispatcher. They should also be on the lookout for any suspicious or damaged vehicles fleeing the general area. Arrival at the Scene. The following steps should be taken upon arrival at the scene of the accident. While enroute to the scene, the officer should obtain as much preliminary information as possible concerning the accident. Such information includes: Location Time of notification Who notified the officer and how Weather and visibility conditions General information as to seriousness of the accident--injuries, hit a