Traffic collision investigation

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Traffic Collision Investigation policy?

Answer 1

To establish procedures for responding to, investigating, and reporting traffic collisions.

Question 2

What type of collisions require an electronic KyOPS eCrash Report?

Answer 2

Vehicular collisions resulting in personal injury or death.

Question 3

Why should an officer wear yellow reflective outerwear at a collision scene?

Answer 3

For increased visibility and safety while in the roadway.

Question 4

What are the responsibilities of the first responding officer at a collision scene?

Answer 4

Being in charge, checking for hazards, requesting assistance, and safeguarding parties.

Question 5

What should an officer do if the collision scene is unsafe?

Answer 5

Take appropriate action to safeguard parties and notify E911 if needed.

Question 6

In what situations should an officer respond to the scene of a vehicular collision?

Answer 6

In cases of disturbance, major traffic congestion, towing requirement, or upon a party’s request.

Question 7

What should be done if a traffic control device is malfunctioning?

Answer 7

Immediately notify E911 and the responsible government department.

Question 8

How should injured persons be assisted at a collision scene?

Answer 8

Request emergency medical assistance and provide first aid if needed.

Question 9

What is the responsibility of a towing service at a collision scene?

Answer 9

Remove associated debris only after approval by the investigating officer.

Question 10

When is it the responsibility of the vehicle owner/occupant to remove debris from the roadway?

Answer 10

If a towing service is not required.

Question 11

What action should be taken when a vehicle involved in a collision is operable?

Answer 11

Move the vehicle to a safe location out of the roadway, if possible.

Question 12

What should be done if an inoperable vehicle is impeding traffic at a collision scene?

Answer 12

Facilitate expedient removal from the scene by a towing service.

Question 13

Why is it important to collect information at a collision scene?

Answer 13

To complete an electronic KyOPS eCrash report accurately.

Question 14

What should be done when private property is damaged in a collision?

Answer 14

Document the damage and attempt to notify the property owner.

Question 15

How should personal property be handled if the owner is unable to care for it?

Answer 15

a. Transport with the victim to hospital or deliver to hospital staff.

Question 16

Where can large items of personal property be stored if damage won’t occur?

Answer 16

b. Within the wrecked vehicle being towed to the towing service’s lot.

Question 17

What action should be taken with personal property of a deceased collision victim?

Answer 17

Personal property will usually be secured by the representative of the coroner’s office.

Question 18

What should officers do after completing collision reports before the end of their shift?

Answer 18

Transmit or forward reports for supervisory approval.

Question 19

What steps should off-duty officers take upon arriving at a collision scene?

Answer 19

Stop at the scene, assess hazards, protect scene, render first aid, request assistance.

Question 20

How should off-duty officers handle exigent circumstances at a collision scene?

Answer 20

Stay until on-duty officer arrives if injuries, hazards, intoxication, or extended delay.

Question 21

What should officers do if stopping at a non-injury collision scene compromises safety?

Answer 21

Advise E911 and request dispatch of an on-duty officer or safety officer.

Question 22

What can officers do for a non-injury delayed collision report related to hit-and-run?

Answer 22

Complete a collision report for hit-and-run incidents.

Question 23

What are the supervisor’s responsibilities concerning collision reports?

Answer 23

Ensure reports are reviewed and approved during the shift, address errors or incompleteness.

Question 24

What must the officer or safety officer do before going off shift with a corrected collision report?

Answer 24

Resubmit the corrected collision report and verify it has been approved by a supervisor.

Question 25

When can non-injury vehicular collisions continue to be responded to during a temporary report suspension?

Answer 25

When the collision involves certain factors like a criminal incident, hazardous materials, or major traffic congestion.

Question 26

What is the responsibility of the patrol duty commander during severe inclement weather conditions?

Answer 26

To direct officers to temporarily suspend responding to non-injury collision scenes.

Question 27

In what situations will the Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) respond to and investigate any collision?

Answer 27

Involving a death or injury with the potential for death, significant property damage involving an Urban County Government vehicle, or potential criminal charges against an officer.

Question 28

What should the officer in charge of the collision scene do when there is a CRU call out at the scene?

Answer 28

Notify their supervisor, treat the scene as a crime scene, and conduct preliminary responsibilities until relieved by a supervisor or CRU investigator.

Question 29

What are the patrol duty commander’s responsibilities when cancelling a directive to suspend taking non-injury collision reports?

Answer 29

Ensure that E911 is promptly notified and inform officers to resume regular reporting procedures.

Question 30

Who is in charge of the scene upon arrival of the designated Collision Reconstruction Unit investigator?

Answer 30

The designated CRU investigator is in charge of the scene.

Question 31

What training must Collision Reconstruction Unit investigators complete before becoming lead investigators at a collision scene?

Answer 31

They must successfully complete a collision investigation course offered by approved training programs.

Question 32

What manual should the collision report be completed in accordance with?

Answer 32

The collision report should be completed in accordance with the Kentucky Uniform Police Traffic Collision Report Manual.

Question 33

When must all preliminary fatal and life-threatening collision reports be transmitted?

Answer 33

Reports must be transmitted within ten (10) days of the collision.

Question 34

What follow-up activities are included in collision investigation?

Answer 34

Activities include collecting off-scene data, obtaining witness statements, reconstructing collisions, and obtaining specialist assistance.

Question 35

What additional investigative procedures should officers initiate for hit-and-run collisions?

Answer 35

Officers should request broadcasts, investigate registered vehicles, take enforcement action, comply with towing procedures, and document paint colors.

Question 36

What are the responsibilities of officers assigned to the Hit-and-Run Unit?

Answer 36

To conduct follow-up investigations on incomplete reports, maintain investigation files, and provide updates to vehicle owners.

Question 37

Who is responsible for maintaining backup data of collision reports at the department level?

Answer 37

Computer Information Systems Unit

Question 38

What is the agency responsible for maintaining the electronic database repository for collision reports in Kentucky?

Answer 38

Kentucky State Police (KSP)

Question 39

What is the purpose of the CRASH database in Kentucky?

Answer 39

Collision Reporting and Analysis for Safer Highways

Question 40

To whom should the electronic KyOPS eCrash collision reports be forwarded?

Answer 40

Kentucky State Police (KSP)

Question 41

What system failure scenario is anticipated by the department in relation to collision reports?

Answer 41

System failure at the state level

Question 42

According to the course notes, what action can be taken based on applicable KRS or Code of Ordinances?

Answer 42

Physical arrests or issuing citations