Automobile / Injury Accident

Quick Tip: Dial 911 and report incident immediately. 

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURED PASSENGER OR A PEDESTRIAN:

  • Dial 911 and report incident immediately. Inform dispatch of the extent of injuries and number of people involved.

  • Do not move injured person or vehicles.

  • Request all persons and witnesses involved remain at the scene until police arrive.

  • If driver of vehicle leaves the scene:

    • Document license plate number and description of vehicle.

    • Document the driver's description.

 

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURED PASSENGER OR A PEDESTRIAN:
Dial 911 and report incident immediately. Inform dispatch of the extent of injuries and number of people involved. 

 

Automobile/Property Accident

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING PERSONAL PROPERTY ONLY: 
Dial 911. Report immediately when:

  • One or more vehicle(s) is (are) blocking traffic.

  • Driver of vehicle is leaving the scene.

    • Document the license plate number and description of vehicle.

    • Document the driver's description.

  • Downed utility wire.

  • Other threats which may involve injury.

 

DIAL (616) 331-3255 FOR NON-EMERGENCY WHEN:

  • Accident occurred within a parking lot.

  • Minor accident on roadway. Vehicles are not blocking traffic or can be moved safely out of traffic.



Page last modified August 21, 2015