(Policy) 700.04 CRASH INVESTIGATIONS

Question 1

TTC 550.026.

Answer 1

The driver of any vehicle involved in a crash resulting in death or injury shall immediately notify law-enforcement officials.

Question 2

TTC 550.062.

Answer 2

A law-enforcement officer investigating a crash resulting in injury or death or total property damage to an apparent amount of $1,000 or more shall make a written report of it to DPS.

Officers who investigate a crash for which a report must be made, either at the time of and at the scene of the accident, or thereafter and elsewhere, by interviewing participants or witnesses, shall within 10 days after completing the investigation forward a written report of the accident

Question 3

An officer shall respond to and prepare a report of an crash involving any of the following:

Answer 3

a. Death or injury.
b. Property damage in excess of $1,000.
c. Hit and run.
d. Impairment due to alcohol and/or drugs.
e. Hazardous materials.
f. Involvement of any city/county property, vehicles, equipment, facilities, or personnel.
g. Failure of either driver to produce a driver’s license or proof of liability insurance.