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Crash Investigations Flashcards

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Crash investigation TC citations: Applicability of chapter. TC 550.001
applies only to:

  1. a road owned and controlled by a water control and improvement district;
  2. _____
  3. a highway or other public place.
A

(2) a private access way or parking area provided for a client or patron by a business.

does not include: a private residential property, or the property of a garage or parking lot for which a charge is made for storing or parking a motor vehicle; and

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The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results or is reasonably likely to result in injury to or death of a person shall:

  1. immediately stop at the scene of the accident or as close to the scene as possible;
  2. __________
  3. immediately determine if a whether a person is involved in the accident, and if they require aid; and
  4. __________.
    TC 550.021
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(2) immediately return to the scene of the accident if the vehicle is not stopped at the scene of the accident;
(4) remain at the scene of the accident until the operator complies with the requirements of TC 550.023.

(TC 550.023: name, address, registration #, name of liability insurer; if requested show DL; provide injured reasonable assistance if treatment necessary or they request.)

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The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results or is reasonably likely to result in injury to or death of a person shall: do so without ____________ more than is necessary. TC 550.021

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obstructing traffic

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An offense for a person who commits a hit and run involving an accident resulting in death of a person is punishable by:
____________.
TC 550.021

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2nd degree felony

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An offense for a person who commits a hit and run involving an accident resulting in serious bodily injury is punishable by:
___________.
TC 550.021

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3rd degree felony

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An offense for a person who commits a hit and run involving an accident resulting in injury is punishable by: _________.
TC 550.021

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Imprisonment in TDCJ for not more than 5 years.

or confinement in the county jail for not more than 1 year;

fine not to exceed $5,000; or

both the fine and the imprisonment or confinement.

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The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person shall:
(1) _______________
(2) immediately return to the scene of the accident if the vehicle is not stopped at the scene of the accident; and
(3) _______________
TC 550.022

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(1) immediately stop at the scene of the accident or as close as possible to the scene of the accident without obstructing traffic more than is necessary;
(3) remain at the scene of the accident until the operator complies with the requirements of Section 550.023.

(TC 550.023: name, address, registration #, name of liability insurer; if requested show DL; provide injured reasonable assistance if treatment necessary or they request.)

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A person commits an offense if the person does not stop or exchange information.
An offense for damage to all vehicles less than $200; is
____________;
if the damage to all vehicles is $200 or more its a ________.
TC 550.022

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Class C misdemeanor;

Class B misdemeanor

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A person commits an offense if the person does not stop or exchange information.
An offense for damage to all vehicles less than $200; is
____________;
if the damage to all vehicles is $200 or more its a ________.
TC 550.022

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Class C misdemeanor;

Class B misdemeanor

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A vehicle can be normally and safely driven only if the vehicle ____________; and can be operated under _________ and in its usual manner, without additional damage or hazard to the vehicle, other traffic, or the roadway.
TC 550.022

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does not require towing;

its own power

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The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in the injury or death of a person or damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person shall:

  1. give the operator’s: _________________________.
  2. if requested and available, show the operator’s driver’s license; and
  3. provide any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including transporting or making arrangements for transporting the person to a physician or hospital for medical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary, or if the injured person requests the transportation.
    TC 550.023
A 
1. give the operator's:
name, 
address, 
registration number of the vehicle, and 
the name of the operator's motor vehicle liability insurer to any person injured or the operator or occupant of or person attending a vehicle involved in the collision;
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The operator of a vehicle that collides with and damages an unattended vehicle shall immediately stop and:

  1. locate the operator/owner of the unattended vehicle and give that person _______; or
  2. leave in a conspicuous place, or securely attach in a plainly visible way to, the unattended vehicle a written notice giving the name and address of operator/owner of the vehicle that struck the unattended vehicle and ____.
    TC 550.024
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the name and address of the operator/owner of the vehicle that struck the unattended vehicle;

a statement of the circumstances of the collision

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A person commits an offense if the person does not stop and give owner/operator of an unattended vehicle notice or statement with name and address. An offense for damage to all vehicles less than $200; is
____________;
if the damage to all vehicles is $200 or more its a ________.
TC 550.022

A

Class C misdemeanor;

Class B misdemeanor

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The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a structure adjacent to a highway or a fixture or landscaping legally on or adjacent to a highway shall:

  1. take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner/person in charge of the property of the accident and the _________; and
  2. if requested and available, _____ to the owner or person in charge of the property.
    TC 550.025
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operator’s name, address and the registration number of the vehicle the operator was driving;

show the operator’s driver’s license

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A person commits an offense if the person does not stop and give owner/operator of damaged fixture/landscaping notice or statement with name, address and registration number. An offense for damage to all fixtures/landscaping less than $200; is
____________;
if the damage to all fixtures/landscaping is $200 or more its a ________.
TC 550.022

A

Class C misdemeanor;

Class B misdemeanor

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The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of a person or damage to a vehicle to the extent that it cannot be normally and safely driven shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice of the accident to the:

  1. ______ if the accident occurred in a municipality;
    (2) ________ if the accident occurred not more than 100 feet outside the limits of a municipality; or

(3) ______ if the accident is not required to be reported under Subdivision (1) or (2).
TC 550.026

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local police department;

local police department or the sheriff’s office;

sheriff’s office or the nearest office of the department

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If a section of road is within ___ feet of the limits of more than one municipality, the municipalities may agree regarding the maintenance of reports. A county may agree with municipalities in the county regarding the maintenance of reports. An agreement under this subsection does not affect the duty to report an accident.
TC 550.026

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100 feet

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A peace officer who is notified of a motor vehicle accident resulting in injury to or death of a person or property damage to an apparent extent of at least ____ may investigate the accident and file justifiable charges relating to the accident without regard to whether the accident occurred on property to which this chapter applies.

This section does not apply to:
1. a ____________; or
2. a _____________.
TC 550.041

A

$1,000;

privately owned residential parking area;

privately owned parking lot where a fee is charged for parking or storing a vehicle

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A law enforcement officer who in the regular course of duty investigates a motor vehicle accident _____ make a written report of the accident if the accident resulted in _____ or damage to the property of any one person to the apparent extent of ____ or more.
TC 550.062

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shall;

injury to or the death of a person;

$1,000

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The report of the accident if resulted in injury or the death of a person or damage to the property of any one person to the apparent extent of $1,000 or more must be filed electronically with the department not later than the _____ day after the date of the accident. TC 550.062

A

10th

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If the motor vehicle accident involved a combination of vehicles operating under a permit issued authorizing the movement of a sealed intermodal shipping container moving in international transportation, the report required by must include the _____ and the ______ of the vehicle combination.
TC 550.062

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weight and the number of axles of the vehicle combination

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The form of all written accident reports must be approved by the department and the _____. A person who is required to file a written accident report ____ report on the appropriate form and ____ disclose all information required by the form unless the information is not available.
TC 550.063

A

Department of Public Safety;
shall;
shall

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The department ____ prepare and when requested supply to police departments, coroners, sheriffs, garages, and other suitable agencies or individuals the accident report forms appropriate for the persons required to make a report and appropriate for the purposes to be served by those reports.
TC 550.064

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shall

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An accident report form prepared by the department must:

  1. __________.
  2. include if Peace Officer, Fire Fighter or EMS was involved while performing duties. Yes or No checkbox.
  3. require statement from PO, FF or EMS, if yes.
  4. Yes or No checkbox for solicitation

TC 550.064

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  1. require detailed information to disclose cause and condition of persons and vehicles involved in accident
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What is the offense and charge for the following:

Recklessly causes the death of an individual

PC 19.04

A

Manslaughter -
2nd Degree Felony
2-10 years, $10,000 fine

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What is the offense and charge for the following:

causes the death of an individual by criminal negligence.
PC 19.05

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Criminal Negligent Homicide;

State Jail Felony

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What is the offense and charge for the following:

accidentally or mistakenly while intoxicated operates a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft or assembles an amusement ride; in a public place, by reason causing SBI to another.
PC 49.07

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Intoxication assault;

3rd Degree Felony

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What is the offense and charge for the following:

Person commits an offense if the person while intoxicated causes the death of another by accident or mistake by operating a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or an amusement ride in a public place. PC 49.08

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Intoxication manslaughter;

2nd Degree Felony

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What is the offense and charge for the following:

accidentally or mistakenly while intoxicated operates a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft or assembles an amusement ride; in a public place, by reason causes SBI to a police officer or judge discharging their official duty at the time of the assault.
PC 49.07

A

Intoxication assault;

1st Degree Felony

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What is the offense and charge for the following:

accidentally or mistakenly while intoxicated operates a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft or assembles an amusement ride; in a public place, by reason causing SBI which causes a traumatic brain injury that results in a vegitative state; or causes SBI to a firefighter or EMS while discharging their official duties. PC 49.07

A

Intoxication Assault;

2nd Degree Felony

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What traffic crash investigation equipment will you need?

A 
Tape measure (100 ft)
Rolo-tape or laser measuring device
Chalk, crayon, or paint
Flares or warning markers, cones
Flashlight (for night time)
Sketch paper
Traffic vest
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Procedures for responding to the traffic crash scene:

A
  • Plan route of approach
  • Position patrol unit to protect crash scene and prevent further damage or injury
  • Set priorities for action at crash scene
  • Evaluate scene, determine severity of crash by considering # of vehicles, # and extent of injuries
  • Determine if situation is hazardous, if utilities are damaged, contact appropriate utility provider
  • Request the dispatch of appropriate personnel and equipment to the scene
  • Consider other relative safety factors and take appropriate action
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Procedures for responding to the traffic crash scene: Law Enforcement

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  • Assist in incident detection
  • Secure the crash scene
  • Assist disabled motorists
  • Direct traffic
  • Conduct crash investigations
  • Supervise scene clearance
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Procedures for responding to the traffic crash scene: Fire

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  • Protect crash scene
  • Assist in providing traffic control
  • Provide initial emergency medical care
  • Provide HAZMAT response and containment
  • Fire suppression
  • Crash victim rescue
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Procedures for responding to the traffic crash scene: Emergency Medical Service

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  • Provide advanced emergency medical care
  • Determine destination and transportation requirements of the injured
  • Relay injury information to appropriate medical facilities
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Procedures for responding to the traffic crash scene: Vehicle Towing/ Recovery

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  • Remove vehicle and debris from the scene
  • Removal of Personal Property that blocks Roadway or Right-of-way or endagers public safety
  • Removing Material from Highway, including wrecked or damaged vehicle, glass or other injurious substance
37
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Procedures for responding to the traffic crash scene by who?

  • Assist in incident detection
  • Secure the crash scene
  • Assist disabled motorists
  • Direct traffic
  • Conduct crash investigations
  • Supervise scene clearance
A

Law Enforcement

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Procedures for responding to the traffic crash scene by who?

  • Protect crash scene
  • Assist in providing traffic control
  • Provide initial emergency medical care
  • Provide HAZMAT response and containment
  • Fire suppression
  • Crash victim rescue
A

Fire

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Procedures for responding to the traffic crash scene by who?

  • Provide advanced emergency medical care
  • Determine destination and transportation requirements of the injured
  • Relay injury information to appropriate medical facilities
A

Emergency Medical Service

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Procedures for responding to the traffic crash scene by who?

  • Remove vehicle and debris from the scene
  • Removal of Personal Property that blocks Roadway or Right-of-way or endagers public safety
  • Removing Material from Highway, including wrecked or damaged vehicle, glass or other injurious substance
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Vehicle Towing/ Recovery

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Steps for Scene management:

A
  • Coordinate and manage on-scene resources, i.e. Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, and vehicle recovery
  • Care for injured or dead
  • Consider other relative safety factors and take appropriate action
  • Administer first aid; summon additional medical aid if available. Do not remove seriously injured from vehicle except in case of fire.
  • In case of fire, notify fire department; remove injured from vehicle
  • Check the surrounding area for persons who may have been injured in the crash.
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Steps for Traffic control:

A

•Implement traffic control measures; Vehicle positioning
Cone/flare patterns, Directing traffic

  • Summon appropriate assistance in directing traffic at scene
  • Restore traffic flow which could include alternate traffic routing
  • In event of spilled fuel or liquids on roadway notify appropriate agency to wash down, if appropriate
  • In event of damage to roadway, notify appropriate agency
  • Crowd control
  • Remove vehicles and debris
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Procedures relative to property collection, inventory, and release of personal property of crash victims and property owners:

A
  • Secure property of any crash victim transported from scene, inventory, and release per department procedures
  • Secure vehicles and remove
  • Secure any other property, notify owner and release
  • Upon identification of any property as evidence to the case, secure and mark evidence. Maintain chain of custody
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Procedures for maintaining traffic and crowd control at crash scene:

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  • Authority of officer at crash scene
  • Position patrol vehicle as to protect crash scene and prevent further damage or injury
  • Use appropriate warning devices, patrol vehicle lights, pylons, barricades, flares (at night or when no fire hazard present)
  • Use of additional personnel to direct traffic around crash scene
  • Control spectators from becoming traffic hazard, interfering with crash investigation
  • Position of person directing traffic must be such that he/she can be seen and heard (see traffic direction)
  • Use appropriate hand and voice commands (See traffic direction)
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Procedures for moving damaged vehicles from crash scene:

A
  • Move damaged vehicles from crash scene as per department policy
  • Ensure that debris is removed by person(s) taking charge of vehicles including wrecked or damaged vehicle, glass or other injurious substance
  • Removal of Personal Property that blocks Roadway or Right-of-way or endagers public safety
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Interviewing procedures:

A
  • Obtain ID of all persons operating vehicles, injured, witnesses, and property owners
  • Separate parties, interview each separately
  • Gather information from witnesses as to their location at the time of the crash and their observations
  • Upon approach to vehicles after ascertaining and taking care of any injuries, ask who was operating each vehicle involved at time of crash; obtain driver’s license
  • Injured operator of vehicles, locate driver’s license
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Characteristics and behaviors of driver relevant to crash investigation:

A

•Nervousness, cooperative, uncooperative, belligerent, talkative, attitude in general, speech in general - slurred, slow, disoriented, any incapacitating features, injuries

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Physical appearance factors of driver relevant to crash investigation:

A
  • Restrictions noted on driver’s license
  • Dress (disheveled, soiled, torn, possible injuries)
  • Stance indicative of injury or possible intoxication (balanced, off-balanced, needing support)
  • Odor (e.g., alcoholic beverage substances indicative of possible intoxication)
  • Examining vehicles for equipment failures that warrant expert examination
  • Braking failures claimed by driver or discovered during examination
  • Steering failure
  • Other mechanical failure, headlights out
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Factors that may contribute to a vehicular crash:

A
  • Speed
  • Fail to yield right-of-way
  • Improper turning movement
  • Faulty equipment
  • Weather conditions
  • Driver conditions

driver emotions and radio jamming not a factor

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Physical obstructions and environmental conditions that may contribute to a crash:

A
  • Physical conditions of roadway
  • Debris on roadway
  • Weather
  • Nighttime
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Identify and apply methods of measuring the crash scene and collecting any physical evidence.

Measuring the scene:

A 
•Take measurements of:
- road widths
- road grade
- Vehicles
- skid marks
•Locate area of impact
•Locate final resting place of vehicles
•Prepare a crash scene sketch
•Determine if crash scene is serious enough to warrant photographs.  Photographing may also be necessary when statements conflict or when physical evidence does not support statements
52
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Identify and apply methods of measuring the crash scene and collecting any physical evidence.

Collecting physical evidence:

A
  • Tire tread patterns, scuff marks
  • Gouge marks - on roadway, on other property
  • Skid marks
  • Paint flakes, paint on victim’s •vehicle or clothing from suspect vehicle in hit and run
  • Vehicle fluids can show direction of travel from scene at hit and run
  • Vehicle identification number - check to determine that number corresponds to the vehicle by comparing it with registration certificate
  • Inspect VIN plate to determine that plate is properly secured
  • Inspect vehicle for direction of travel, to determine if vehicle has been moved
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a graph on which three or more scales are arranged so that a straight line drawn through values on any two will cross the third at a corresponding value.

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Nomograph:

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