Summary
- Call the police
- Gather and document as many details as possible
- Go to the hospital to tend to any injuries
In case of a collision…
Here’s a checklist to refer to if you get into a collision with a vehicle.
At the Scene of the Crash
- Stay calm. Move as little as possible in case you have suffered any injuries.
- Call the police (911) and wait for them to arrive.
- Stay on the scene and make sure any others involved do the same.
- Keep the scene intact, as long as it is safe to do so; everything can be used as evidence.
- Do not negotiate with the driver
- Look for witnesses to give statements to police
- Seek medical attention
- Take pictures of damages and of the scene
- Preserve any evidence
- Ensure accurate details on the accident report
- Do not admit fault for the accident. That is for others to determine.
Details to Gather at the Crash Scene
Information from Police Officer
Name / Badge # / Contact information / Police Report #
Information from the Witnesses
Name / Phone / Email
Information from the Driver
Name / Phone / Insurance information
Incident Specifics
Time / Location / Description of vehicle / License Plate # (Province or State)
Follow up
- Visit the hospital to tend to any injuries. (Remember – concussions can go unnoticed for hours or days.)
- Obtain a copy of the police report
- Consider talking to an attorney before contacting an insurance company.
- Document your account of the event ASAP and keep it in your records.
- Document any injuries. Take photos if applicable. Keep daily account of how injuries are progressing, making note of the date.
- Take photos of any damages to cycle or related gear.
- Contact witnesses ASAP and ask them to email their detailed versions of the events.
- Document and save all related evidence (medical statements, receipts, records of lost work time, diary of injuries, etc.)
- If the police were not at the scene, file an online police report within 24hrs