What to do in a Traffic Collision
- First attend to the medical needs of anyone involved. Call 911 if necessary-but remember that 911 is for emergencies only.
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When there are no injuries, move your vehicle out of traffic to the nearest place of safety.
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Call Ukiah PD Dispatch, 707-463-6262.
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Exchange driver license, vehicle registration, and insurance information with the other driver or drivers.
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Do not accept or place any blame. Your insurance company has people trained to determine who is at fault.
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Gather contact information from possible witnesses.
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Take a moment to write down details of the collision, such as time of day, traffic conditions, weather conditions, and the events that led up to the collision.