MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
If you are involved in an accident, do the following:
Stop at once! Check for personal injuries and request an ambulance if needed. Do not leave the scene. Ask for assistance of a bystander.
Protect the scene. Set emergency flashers to prevent further injury or damage.
Secure assistance of a Police Officer when possible. Record the name and badge number of the officer. If accident occurs on or near campus, call YSU Police at ext. 3527.
Record names and addresses of all witnesses and occupants of involved vehicles. Record the vehicle license number.
Do not argue! Make no statement except to proper authorities. Sign only official police reports. Do not plead guilty or admit fault.
If you are driving a University-owned vehicle fill out the “ON THE SPOT” ACCIDENT REPORT which is found in the glove box of every University-owned vehicle.
If you are driving a rental vehicle, these reports can be obtained from the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS) located in room 2046 Cushwa Hall or at ext. 3700.
As soon as possible report the accident to EOHS at ext. 3700.