List and explain the steps for conducting an accident investigation

What will be an ideal response?


Isolate the Accident Scene
The accident scene should be isolated until all pertinent evidence has been collected or observed. The purpose is to maintain as closely as possible the conditions that existed at the time of the accident.
Record All Evidence
Make a permanent record of all pertinent evidence as quickly as possible.
Photograph or Videotape the Scene
Photographic and videotaping technology has simplified the task of observing and recording evidence.
Identify Witnesses
It is important to compile a witness list of three categories: primary witnesses, secondary witnesses, and tertiary witnesses.
Interview Witnesses
Every witness on the list should be interviewed in the order of the above categories.

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