What to do After a Collision
- Try to stay calm.
- Stop your vehicle immediately.
- Remain at the scene of the collision and make your identity known to any interested person. Severe penalties are imposed against drivers who choose to leave the scene of a collision (‘hit and run’) without properly identifying themselves.
- Report all collisions to the nearest state or local police immediately.
- Request rescue assistance if personal injury is involved.
- In the event of a minor collision, if possible, drive your vehicle off to the side of the roadway and notify the police.
If you collide with or do damage to a parked vehicle or other property, you must leave your name and address in writing attached securely to such vehicle or property so that the owner may find it when he/she returns to their vehicle or property. Also, report the collision to the nearest state or local police immediately.
A collision involving personal injury or property damage in excess of $1000.00 must additionally be reported to the police.
A police report is required if:
- Someone is injured in the collision.
- Property damage is over $1,000.
- You hit an unattended vehicle.
- You hit a domesticated animal.