Auto Accident Instructions

WHEN THE MSU VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEABLE DUE TO AN ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY:

During working hours, call (M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.):
MSU Motor Pool Vehicle, call:	MSU Transportation Services: 517-353-5280 or MSU Service Garage: 517-355-1868   (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: 517-355-1855

 

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
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:

 

1. Remain at the scene. Do not move the vehicle unless it presents a safety hazard to others.
2. Report accident to appropriate authorities. Report all accidents to the nearest police authority.
3. 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).
4. Obtain the license plate number and driver’s license number for each vehicle involved.
5. Obtain the name, address, and phone number of each witness.
6. Discuss the accident only with the police. DO NOT SIGN ANY PAPERS.
7. Telephone your supervisor to inform them an accident has happened.
8. Complete the Automobile Accident Form as soon as possible. 
9. Report MSU employee injuries to the Workers' Compensation Office, 1407 South Harrison, phone 517-353-4434.
10. To arrange for repairs to the vehicle, contact the MSU Service Garage at 517-355-1868.
11. 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.