What to do After a Collision

1. Try to stay calm.
2. Stop your vehicle immediately.
3. 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.
4. Report all collisions to the nearest state or local police immediately.
5. Request rescue assistance if personal injury is involved.
6. 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.

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