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GENERAL ORDER <br /> SUBJECT: Accident Investigation/Accident Reporting (Page 2) <br /> 6. When there is a serious injury, notify the dispatcher immediately <br /> for the services of an ambulance. If there are persons trapped in an accident <br /> vehicle or if oil or gas is spilled, the services of the fire department and <br /> jaws of life device should be requested. <br /> 7. Do not permit by-standers to remain near the scene to hinder the <br /> rescue effort or put themselves in danger of injury in case of fire/explosion. <br /> 8. Gather personal articles of the injured for safekeeping and record <br /> according to department procedures. <br /> 9. As soon as reasonably possible the officer whose is assigned in the <br /> area of the accident shall assume the investigation unless otherwise directed <br /> by the watch commander. . The following information shall be recorded: <br /> a. Date and time and place of the accident <br /> b, name, address and the license numbers of the operators involved <br /> c. make, model and registration numbers of the vehicles involved <br /> d. name and address of vehicle owners and insurance companies <br /> e. name and address of injured persons, description of visible <br /> injuries and whether transported to hospital and name of attending <br /> rescue personnel and physicians; <br /> f, name and address of witnesses; <br /> g. relevant statements made by any of the above <br /> h. In cases where there is no property damage nor personal injury <br /> sustained, records indicating such information should be obtained <br /> 10. A record shall be made of any significant physical evidence, and including, <br /> but not necessarily limited to: <br /> a. Type of roadway <br /> b. road conditions (e.g. holes, ruts, curves, low shoulders, <br /> pavement markings, whether wet, dry, icy), construction, etc. <br /> c. weather and lighting conditions <br /> d, traffic control signs or signals, if in good working order; <br /> e. identification of marks on the roadway <br /> f. direction of travel after impact and whether moved; <br /> g. point of impact <br /> h. position of vehicles after impact and whether moved; <br /> i. damage to the vehicles (e.g. tire, light, horn, or brake damage) <br /> 11. Police responsibility will continue until the injured have been cared for; <br /> the accident vehicles removed; the roadway is clear of debris; and traffic flow <br /> is normalized. <br /> 12. Reports regarding vehicular accidents will be submitted through the proper <br /> channels to. the Registry of Motor Vehicles as required by the Massachusetts <br /> General Laws along with the Department C.I.R. report and any supplements needed. <br />