The following process will be followed for personnel
involved in accidents in Government vehicles:
Stop
immediately and provide assistance to the injured.
Never
leave the scene of an accident.
Avoid
moving seriously injured persons unless essential for their
protection.
Warn
other motorists of any existing highway hazards and use flares or
reflectors during hours of darkness or where visibility is poor.
Notify
civil and NASA authorities.
Complete
accident report, SF 91 (and SF 94, witness report, if possible); and
NF 1627, NASA Mishap Report, if individual is unable to complete,
then the next person responsible for equipment operations will
complete the report.
Avoid
expressing opinions regarding liability.
Provide
copy of SF 91, SF 94, and NF 1627 to supervisor, GSA FMC or AMC for
GSA vehicles, the CTO, and other parties as deemed necessary.
Comply
with state and local laws pertaining to accident reporting and the
rules of this handbook.
Arrange
to drive or tow vehicle for repair estimate and subsequent repair.
Government-Owned Vehicles. The expeditious completion of accident
claims and subsequent investigation is a critical part of risk
management.
GSA
Vehicles. Users must work closely with GSA to process claims and
properly investigate accidents.
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