Remain on scene and try to exchange info with other party. If other party agrees to exchange info take photos of drivers license, registration, insurance, and the damage(s). If other party refuses or leaves the scene, then call 911. This kind of incident requires to be investigated on scene. Do not leave the scene. You and other party/ parties may pull over to the shoulder or a parking spot near the incident if it’s safe to do so and if the vehicle is drivable. Always get off of the road if situation permits because it’s safer. If it’s not possible, do not sit in the vehicle. Leave the vehicle and go to the shoulder or sidewalk if it’s safe to do so and wait there for police to arrive. It will not affect or change who’s at fault.
Upon arrival of the officers, explain them what happened. They will do the report. Remember, never leave the scene without exchanging info or arrival of the police. Also, if you think the damage is going to be more than $1,000 to any one person’s property, ALL parties involved have to exchange info and file Report of Motorist Crash (Form MV-104) with the NYS DMV either online or by mail. You must file this within 10 days of the accident. However, same as before, if any parties refuse to exchange info or leave the scene or any one person’s vehicle is not drivable, call 911 and state clearly that vehicle is not drivable.
