Report an Automobile Accident

 

Employee’s  involved in a vehicle accident while driving on University business, regardless of the amount of damage or if driving a University vehicle, are required to complete and send Report of Vehicle Accident (STD 270) form and Supervisor’s Review of State Driver Accident Report (STD 270) form to Risk Management at CP-770 within 48 hours of the vehicle accident, Visit the HRDI Risk Management Forms page to download both forms. Risk Management will send these forms and police report to the Office of Risk Insurance Management (ORIM). If an accident occurs off campus, obtain a police report from the local jurisdiction. Accidents that occur on the weekend or during a holiday must be reported to University Police (657) 278-2515 and Risk Management (657)278-7346 (leave a voice message). Reporting a vehicle accident by phone does not replace the need to complete the necessary documentation required.

 

For questions contact Risk Management (657) 278-7346.

 

University employees involved in a vehicle accident should not discuss the accident with anyone other than the police, their supervisor, University Counsel or the Executive Director of Risk Management. Do not admit fault or make any promises that the University will pay for any damages. If contacted by the other party, their attorney or their insurance company, refer them and any correspondence to the University Counsel or Executive Director of Risk Management.

Never give a written or recorded statement to the other party or their representatives without first consulting the University Counsel or the Executive Director of Risk Management.

The immediate supervisor of the employee involved in an accident, is required to make sure that the necessary documentation is completed; such as forms STD 270, STD 274 and police report (if any) are sent to Risk Management CP-770 within 48 hours of the vehicle accident. The supervisor should also initiate any appropriate corrective action, whether verbal or written, and record any corrective action taken in the appropriate personnel record.