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VEHICLE ACCIDENT GUIDELINES FOR STATE EMPLOYEES

Below you will find the current (10/17/2000) guidelines all employees should follow after a vehicle accident of any type has occurred.

1. Determine whether immediate medical attention is needed for anyone involved in the accident.  Obtain necessary medical assistance.
2. Use the STD Form 269 (Accident Information Card) if driving a State (rental or leased) vehicle and share information with the other driver.  Do not admit any fault or make promises.
3. If any police authority or highway patrol is present, obtain a police report number if a report is completed.
4. Immediately report any bodily injury or significant property damage to non-state person/parties to Facilities Services (909)880-5166 and Automotive, Gina Hopkins (909) 880-5178.
5. Using the information on the STD 269, complete an STD 270, (Vehicle Accident Report) form upon return to the campus and fax the COMPLETED (LEAVE NO BLANKS, USE N/A OR UNKNOWN) form to Automotive Department (880-7702) within 24 hours.
6. Your supervisor must complete and fax STD 274 (State Driver Accident Review) to Automotive Department within 24 hours.
7. Forms STD 269, STD 270 and STD 274 will be provided by the Facilities Services front office.
8. If you receive any telephone calls or correspondence (from insurance companies, attorneys, etc.) regarding the accident, refer the caller to CSUSB Risk Manager, Dale West (909) 537-5138.
9. If you are served with a lawsuit, notify the CSUSB Risk Manager immediately.

For more information, you can also refer to the publication, "OK, YOU’VE HAD A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, SO NOW WHAT HAPPENS?"