Reporting Vehicle Accidents

 

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 the following original documents to Risk Management at CP-770 within 48 hours of the vehicle accident; Report of Vehicle Accident form and a State Driver Accident Review form. Risk Management will send these forms and police report to 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.

 

If a University vehicle is hit while parked and both the damage is less than $1,000 and the name of the party is unknown, form STD 270 does not need to be completed. However, the accident should still be reported to a supervisor and University Risk Management.

Those involved in an accident while driving on University business in a University or rental vehicle, must also (if able) complete an "Accident Identification Card" prior to leaving the accident scene. Blank Cards should be in the glove compartment of the University vehicle.

University employees involved in an accident should not discuss the accident with anyone other than the police, their supervisor, University Counsel or the Director of University 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 the Director of University Risk Management. Never give a written or recorded statement to the other party or their representatives without first consulting the University Counsel or the Director of University Risk Management.