When reporting on an accident use the following checklist to make sure that you have all the facts:
- Date, Time and location
- Identify dead / injured
- Type/e of vehicle/s involved
- Official cause of accident
- Identification of others involved
- Where were the dead and injured transported to
- Extent of injuries
- Condition of injured – conscious, unconscious..
- Arrest/s or legal action
- Damage to vehicles
- Speed, origin and destination of vehicle/s
- Weather or road conditions
- Eyewitness or investigating officer/s accounts
- Funeral arrangements if available
- Make sure of spelling