MPOETC EXAM #14 Crash Investigation Questions and Answer

Crash - ANSWER -A crash is the result of an un-stabilized situation which includes at least one incident of personal injury or property damage that is not a direct result of a cataclysm or deliberate intent. Non-Collision Crash - ANSWER -Any crash other than a collision crash. A crash report should be prepared if the resultant incident meets the definition of a reportable crash, i.e., there is an injury or property damage that requires towing. • The incident must occur on a highway or traffic way that is open to the public by right or custom and involve at least one motor vehicle in transport. EX: • Sudden stop causes an occupant to be injured. • Vehicle overturning. • Breakage of any part of the vehicle, resulting in injury or further property damage. • Explosion of any part of the vehicle. • Fire starting in the vehicle while in motion (not parked). • Fall or jump from the vehicle. • Occupant hit by an object in or thrown against some part of the vehicle. • Object falling on the vehicle. Department Vehicle Crash - ANSWER -Any crash in which a Department vehicle is involved. Also includes a crash in which Department personnel drive, or are custodians of, a Turnpike Commission vehicle; other Commonwealth-owned or -leased vehicle; a personal vehicle authorized for official use; a vehicle which a member legally utilizes in a self-activated response to a serious police matter as prescribed in Field Regulation 1-2, Duty Requirements; or a vehicle loaned to the Department for on-duty use. Hit-and-Run Crash - ANSWER -A hit and run crash is a motor vehicle collision in which a driver involved fails to comply with any legal requirements regarding stopping, giving aid and giving ID. • Attempt to find all parties. Did they leave the scene by foot, vehicle, or got a ride? Is this really a hit and run?