Auto Accident Instructions
WHEN THE MSU VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEABLE DUE TO AN ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY:
During working hours, call |
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MSU Motor Pool Vehicle, call: |
MSU Transportation Services: or MSU Service Garage:
(Please have the vehicle # available when calling) |
Department Owned Vehicle, call: |
Your Department (if you cannot reach them, you can call MSU Transportation Services or the MSU Service Garage) |
After working hours, call: | MSU Operator: |
The Transportation Services Office or your Department/College will let you know where they want the vehicle towed to (i.e. – nearest dealership, gas station, etc.) Be certain to get the name, address, and phone number of the business where the vehicle is towed.
REPAIR/TOWING COSTS |
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Motor Pool Vehicle: |
Ask repair shop/towing company to bill MSU Service Garage. or If you use personal funds, submit a reimbursement request to the MSU Transportation Services Office when returning the vehicle. |
Department Owned Vehicle |
Ask repair shop/towing company to bill the MSU Service Garage, or your MSU Department/College. or If you use personal funds (up to $500) - a reimbursement request should be submitted to your department as soon as possible. |
Before the vehicle is towed/abandoned, remove all important documents, credit cards, and property/equipment.
All repairs must be approved by MSU Service Garage prior to the completion of the work.
WHAT TO DO WHEN AN AUTO ACCIDENT HAPPENS:
- Remain at the scene. Do not move the vehicle unless it presents a safety hazard to others.
- Report accident to appropriate authorities. Report all accidents to the nearest police authority.
- Obtain the name and address of the driver(s) of the other vehicle(s) as well as the name and address of any injured person(s).
- Obtain the license plate number and driver’s license number for each vehicle involved.
- Obtain the name, address, and phone number of each witness.
- Discuss the accident only with the police. DO NOT SIGN ANY PAPERS.
- Telephone your supervisor to inform them an accident has happened.
- Complete the Automobile Accident Form as soon as possible.
- Report MSU employee injuries to the Workers' Compensation Office, 1407 South Harrison, phone
.517-353-4434 - To arrange for repairs to the vehicle, contact the MSU Service Garage at
.517-355-1868 - THE FOLLOWING IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO THOSE VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE A COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE: as required by law, drivers holding a Commercial Driver’s License who have an accident while driving a commercial motor vehicle resulting in property damage, a fatality, or receiving a citation for a moving traffic violation should refer to the Post-Accident Testing Kit contained in the vehicle for further instructions.