21 inspections shall be maintained and any deficiencies reported to the appropriate department director or supervisor immediately. VI. Accident Reporting 6-01 Motor Vehicle Accidents A. Stop immediately and put out flags or flares as required. B. Do not argue, accept blame or apologize for the accident. C. If qualified, render assistance to the injured. D. Notify appropriate law enforcement agency and the immediate supervisor. DO NOT LEAVE the scene or move the vehicle except where the vehicle is creating a definite hazard. E. Exchange identification information with the other driver. F. Record all pertinent facts. Obtain all witnesses’ names and addresses. G. Do not give statements to anyone except your supervisor or the investigating officer. H. Be courteous, cooperative, and reasonable, but DO NOT ADMIT, DENY, BLAME AND DO NOT APOLOGIZE. Say nothing – sign nothing. I. The City of Lamar requires that all vehicles involved in an accident be investigated by a police officer. In addition, the employee should complete the State Motor Vehicle Accident Form if the accident resulted in death, bodily injury to any person, and/or there was damage to any vehicle or property in excess of $500. J. The Department Director and/or Supervisor should notify the Human Resource Manager immediately regarding claims of a serious magnitude or involving personal injury to the employee or another party – by phone during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) – and follow up with written reports within 48 hours. After business hours, serious accidents should be reported to the City’s insurance adjuster: Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA) Claims 3665 Cherry Creek North Drive Denver, CO 80209 Phone: (303) 757-5475 FAX: (303) 759-8277 K. A copy of the Supervisor’s Accident Investigation Report (Attachment A), a copy of the Traffic Accident Report, completed Evidence of Insurance Card
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