VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION

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--- IMMEDIATE ACTIONS & SAFETY ---
[ ] Accident Location (GPS Coordinates)
[ ] Brief Description of Accident Scene
[ ] Are injuries reported? (Yes, No, Unknown)
[ ] Number of Individuals Requiring Medical Attention
[ ] Description of immediate safety actions taken (e.g., warning devices, traffic control)
[ ] Were warning devices deployed (e.g., triangles, flares)? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Date of Accident
[ ] Time of Accident

--- ACCIDENT SCENE MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Accident Location (GPS Coordinates)
[ ] Detailed Description of Accident Scene (e.g., Road Conditions, Visibility)
[ ] Photographs/Videos of Accident Scene (Multiple)
[ ] Number of Vehicles Involved
[ ] Evidence Secured/Moved (Select all that apply) (Debris, Tire Marks, Fluid Spills, Vehicle Parts)
[ ] Date Scene Secured
[ ] Time Scene Secured

--- REPORTING THE ACCIDENT (INTERNAL) ---
[ ] Notified Logistics Manager? (Yes, No, Pending)
[ ] Notified Fleet Manager? (Yes, No, Pending)
[ ] Date of Internal Report Submission
[ ] Time of Internal Report Submission
[ ] Brief Summary of Accident for Internal Communication
[ ] Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
[ ] Driver Notification Status (Notified, To Notify, Notification Attempted - Unsuccessful)
[ ] Initial Photos/Video of Vehicle (Optional)

--- REPORTING THE ACCIDENT (EXTERNAL) ---
[ ] Police Contacted? (Yes, No)
[ ] Police Report Number (If Applicable)
[ ] Insurance Company Notified? (Yes, No)
[ ] Summary of Communication with Police/Insurance
[ ] Regulatory Body Notification Required? (Yes, No, Unknown)
[ ] Details of Regulatory Body Notification (if applicable)
[ ] Date of External Reporting
[ ] Time of External Reporting

--- VEHICLE & DRIVER DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Driver's Full Name
[ ] Driver's Employee ID
[ ] Driver's License Expiration Date
[ ] Copy of Driver's License (Front & Back)
[ ] Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
[ ] Vehicle Maintenance Records (Last 5 Inspections)
[ ] Vehicle Insurance Provider (Provider A, Provider B, Provider C, Other)
[ ] Vehicle Odometer Reading (at time of accident)

--- ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION - DATA GATHERING ---
[ ] Accident Location (GPS Coordinates)
[ ] Date of Accident
[ ] Time of Accident
[ ] Description of Accident Scene
[ ] Road Conditions (Select all that apply) (Dry, Wet, Icy, Snowy, Foggy, Poor Visibility, Other (Specify))
[ ] Weather Conditions at Time of Accident (Clear, Rain, Snow, Fog, Windy, Overcast)
[ ] Estimated Speed of Vehicle (MPH)
[ ] Statements from Driver
[ ] Photos/Videos of Accident Scene

--- ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION - ANALYSIS & ROOT CAUSE ---
[ ] Driver Contributing Factors (Select all that apply) (Distraction (Cell Phone, Navigation), Fatigue, Impairment (Alcohol, Drugs), Inexperience, Reckless Driving, Medical Emergency, None)
[ ] Environmental Contributing Factors (Select all that apply) (Weather (Rain, Snow, Ice, Fog), Road Conditions (Potholes, Gravel), Poor Lighting, Obstructed Visibility, None)
[ ] Estimated Speed of Vehicle(s) at Time of Impact (MPH)
[ ] Detailed Description of Events Leading to Accident (from interviews/statements)
[ ] Type of Vehicle Malfunction (If Applicable) (Brake Failure, Steering Failure, Tire Blowout, Engine Failure, No Malfunction)
[ ] Summary of Witness Statements (include discrepancies)
[ ] Primary Root Cause of Accident (Driver Error, Vehicle Malfunction, Environmental Condition, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Additional Notes/Observations Regarding Accident Analysis

--- CORRECTIVE ACTIONS & PREVENTATIVE MEASURES ---
[ ] Identify Contributing Factors (Select all that apply) (Driver Error (Speeding, Distraction, etc.), Vehicle Maintenance Issue, Road Conditions (Weather, Visibility, etc.), Inadequate Training, Navigation Error, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Describe Specific Actions to Correct Identified Driver Error(s)
[ ] Describe Preventative Measures to Address Vehicle Maintenance Issues (if applicable)
[ ] Frequency of Driver Refresher Training (Months)
[ ] Update Route Planning Procedures? (Yes, No, Review Required)
[ ] Detail any Changes to Vehicle Inspection Schedules
[ ] Upload Revised Training Materials (if applicable)
[ ] Date of Implementation of Corrective Actions
[ ] Describe any changes to driver onboarding or assessment process

--- RECORD KEEPING & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Accident Report Summary
[ ] Police Report (if applicable)
[ ] Date of Record Creation
[ ] Time of Record Creation
[ ] Total Cost of Repairs (Estimated)
[ ] Summary of Corrective Actions Implemented
[ ] Record Status (e.g., Open, Reviewing, Closed) (Open, Reviewing, Closed)
[ ] Record Storage Location (Physical or Digital)
[ ] Reviewer Signature

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