CRASH INVESTIGATIONS

The driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident that injures or kills any person, orthat damages property to an apparent extent of $1000 or more, shall immediately report that crash to the nearest or most convenient police station, or to the nearest or most convenient police officer (Michigan Vehicle Code257.622). 204.1 - 4.2 State of Michigan Electronic Traffic Crash Report (UD-10) The State of Michigan Electronic Traffic Crash Report (UD-10) is used for reporting motor vehicle crashes occurring on public thoroughfares within the City of Detroit. The UD-10 shall be prepared carefully and completely by the reporting member. All verified information shall be entered on thereport. 204.1 - 5 Responding Member’s Duties

1. Members responding to the scene of a motor vehicle crash shall render aid to any     person injured, and shall make the appropriate notifications as needed.
2. If the danger of explosion exists, injured persons shall be aided in evacuating the area,     if doing so does not pose a significant threat of injury or loss of life to the member.
3. All persons in the vicinity shall be evacuated from the scene in accordance with     Department procedures concerning hazardous materialscenes.
4. If a vehicle involved in a crash is unsafe to drive, the responding member shall not allow     the vehicle to beoperated.
5. If a wrecker or fire department service is required to clear the scene, it shall be     requested via radio.     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 3 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations
6. Buses or other public vehicles that are involved in crashes that do not result in serious     injury shall not be unduly delayed. If a public vehicle must be detained, the driver must     be allowed to arrange for the transfer of passengers.     204.1 - 5.1 Responsibility for Preparing Crash Reports
7. Members on patrol who come upon the scene of a motor vehicle crash shall conduct     an initial investigation. Absent exigent circumstances, members shall determine if each     driver possesses a valid operator’s license and shall record all drivers’ information (i.e.     names, addresses, telephone numbers, vehicle information, etc.) on the Officer Daily     Report. After identifying the involved drivers, members shall determine if any of the     below-listed circumstancesexist:     a. Injury to any involvedpersons;     b. Damage to city property;     c. Any of the involved drivers or pedestrians are under the influence of liquor or drugs;     d. A hit and run crash occurred;or     e. Any of the involved vehicles aredisabled.
8. If any of the above circumstances exist, members shall request a precinct traffic crash     investigator via radio. In the event there is not a traffic crash investigator available,     members shall follow the instructions of the zone dispatcher. If none of the above     circumstances exist, the involved parties shall be advised to report the crash at the     nearest precinct.
9. If only one (1) driver is present, any information offered about the condition of the other     driver or other circumstances regarding the crash, which cannot be readily verified by     the member receiving the report, shall be noted in the narrative section on the UD-10.     The investigating member shall state in the remarks whether or not sufficient information     is available, and whether or not all drivers were present when the report was made.     The name, address, telephone number, and statement of each witness shall be     documented, if available.     204.1 - 5.2 Crashes on Private Property
   10. Motor vehicle crashes that occur on private property are classified as non-traffic     crashes. Non-traffic crashes shall not be reported on the UD-10 nor submitted to the     State of Michigan Records System except forthe following situations:     a. Non-traffic snowmobile crashes;     b. Non-traffic off-road vehicle (ORV) crashes;and     c. Fatal non-traffic crashes.
   11. The State of Michigan requires that both traffic crashes and non-traffic crashes involving     snowmobiles and ORVs be reported. This requirement applies whenever a     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 4 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations     snowmobile or ORV is involved in a crash resulting in a fatality, personal injury, or     property damage estimated at $100 or more.
   12. While there is no state law requiring the reporting of non-traffic crashes other than     snowmobiles and ORVs, the State of Michigan requires that fatal non-traffic crashes on     private property be reported on the UD-10. All other crashes occurring on private     property should be reported by preparing an Incident Report. The report shall be titled     “Private Property Crash.”     204.1 - 5.3 Investigative Limitations
   13. The duties of a member investigating a crash are confined to the criminal aspect of the     case. The member shall take no part in placing liability for damages, advising citizens     about adjustments, or signing statements placing the blame on either party.
   14. Only members who have received formal advanced training in traffic crash     investigations and members assigned to Fatal Squad may conduct on-scene     investigations of crashes.
   15. Members are prohibited from taking photographs or making video recordings of a crash     scene using privately owned equipment. If a member does take photographs or video     recordings of a crash scene, copies of any recordings or photographs shall be     immediately provided to Homicide. All recordings and photographs are subject to     discovery under the Michigan Rules of Evidence. Members failing to provide such     material to Homicide are subject to court sanctions in criminal cases, disciplinary action,     or both.     204.1 - 5.4 Identifying Witnesses     The investigating member at the scene shall determine if any complainants or witnesses     can verify the identity of the driver. These witnesses are to be listed on the UD-10 and all     other required reports.     204.1 - 5.5 Witness Statements     Written statements and signatures should be obtained from all involved persons and     witnesses utilizing the Witness Statement Form (DPD103). A Constitutional Rights Form     (DPD342B) must be provided, agreed to, and signed by the witness, the driver involved in     a critical/fatal accident or an “at fault” operator (if applicable), and the member taking the     witness statement. All persons have the right to refuse to make a statement. If a person     refuses to make a statement, the investigating member shall prepare a negative Witness     Statement Form.     204.1 - 5.6 Diagramming     It is essential that the position of the vehicles be documented both at the time of impact     and where the vehicles came to rest, including any obstructions that may appear on or     bordering the roadway. The box to the left of the diagram on the UD-10 shall be used for     additional information. The member shall describe, in detail, the damage to vehicles or other     property and note any other factors that may aid in the investigation of the crash. Reporting     members shall not speculate or record their opinions.     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 5 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations     204.1 - 5.7 City Property Damage
   16. When city property, other than a police vehicle, is damaged as a result of a motor     vehicle crash, the precinct watch commander shall ensure that the affected city agency     receives a telephone notification. If the damage occurs when the agency is closed, a     notation shall be entered in the precinct electronic desk blotter as a reminder to the     officer-in-charge of Platoon Two (2) on the next working day to make the notification.
   17. An incident report shall be prepared, detailing the damage and the affected agency     shall be advised that they can obtain a copy of the reports through Records.
   18. If a portable stop sign is deployed as a result of damage to a traffic control device, a     notation shall be made on the UD-10 to that effect.     204.1 - 5.8 Hit and Run Crashes
   19. When a serious hit and run crash occurs, the responding member shall notify the zone     dispatcher immediately, giving a description of the wanted car and driver for general     broadcast.
   20. The precinct watch commander shall ensure that a teletype is requested and prepared     when sufficient information is available. When an arrest is made, the precinct watch     commander shall ensure that the teletype iscanceled.
   21. If contact has not been made with the defendant in a hit and run motor vehicle crash     within twenty-four (24) hours after the report is prepared, the investigation shall be     handled by the precinct ofoccurrence.
   22. Additionally, an Incident Report shall be completed and submitted on all hit and     run crashes.     204.1 - 5.9 Injury Crashes
   23. When an injury crash occurs, the responding member shall be responsible for securing     the scene. If the injuries are critical, fatal, or involve persons under the age of five (5) or     over the age of seventy (70) who have sustained a serious injury, Fatal Squad will     investigate. All crashes not fitting Fatal Squad’s criteria shall be handled by the precinct     of occurrence.
   24. The responding member shall immediately notify the zone dispatcher upon arrival at an     injury crash and, if the criteria is met for Fatal Squad to handle the injury crash, the     member shall notify Fatal Squad via the Homicide AlertDesk.
   25. The member preparing the UD-10 shall indicate the hospitals to which all injured     persons are conveyed, the number of the conveying medical unit, the treating doctor,     and the chart number and condition of the victim. This information shall be recorded on     the Officer Daily Report and in the “Remarks” section of the UD-10. If the injured person     is a juvenile student, the school attended shall be indicated on the report.
   26. Additionally, an Incident Report shall be completed and submitted on all injury     crashes.     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 6 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations     204.1 - 5.10 Pedestrian Crashes
   27. In all cases involving a pedestrian, the following procedures shall be followed:     a. The scene shall be secured until a medical condition is ascertained from the treating     physician at the medical treatment facility;     b. The on-scene member shall request, via the zone dispatcher, that another member     or supervisor obtain the condition, chart number, and name of the treating physician;     c. This information shall be recorded on the Officer Daily Reports of both the on-scene     member, and the member or supervisor obtaining the information; and     d. If the crash is critical or fatal, or the victim is under the age of five (5) or over the     age of seventy (70) who has sustained a serious injury, the on-scene member shall     notify the Homicide Alert Desk of thefollowing:      The circumstances of the crash;      The medical treatment facility;      The treating doctor’s name; and      Any other relevant information.
   28. The Homicide Alert Desk will notify Fatal Squad during regular business hours, after     hours, weekend, and holidays.     204.1 - 5.11 Aircraft Crashes
   29. Members receiving the initial call to the scene of an aircraft accident shall, without delay,     request a supervisor and notify dispatch of the following:     a. Time and location of theaccident;     b. Identification number of the aircraft;     c. Type and class of theaircraft;     d. Owner of the aircraft;     e. Name and address of the pilot (ifobtainable);     f. Extent of damage to the aircraft or other property;     g. Number of casualties;     h. Circumstances of the accident; and     i. The unit and officerreporting.
   30. Additionally, the investigating member will be responsible for promptly notifying Homicide     via the Homicide Alert Desk during regular business hours, after hours, weekends, and     holidays.     Note: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation     Administration (FAA) have the statutory responsibility for investigating all civil aviation     accidents.     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 7 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations     204.1 - 5.12 Train Crashes
   31. Members receiving the initial call to investigate a crash involving any train shall, without     delay, request a supervisor and notify dispatch. Additionally, the member shall:     a. Contact the appropriate railroad police agency, ifany;     b. Coordinate traffic/crowd control and first aid;and     c. Obtain driver/witness statements whenever possible.
   32. Additionally, the investigating member will be responsible for promptly notifying     Homicide via the Homicide Alert Desk during regular business hours, after hours,     weekends, and holidays.     204.1 - 5.13 Industrial Accidents
   33. Members who respond to any industrial accident shall immediately request a supervisor     and notify dispatch. Additionally, the membershall:     a. Coordinate crowd control and provide first aid;and     b. Obtain witness statements whenever possible.
   34. Additionally, the investigating member will be responsible for promptly notifying     Homicide via the Homicide Alert Desk during regular business hours, after hours,     weekends, and holidays.     204.1 - 5.14 Vehicular Pursuit     If a crash occurs during or as a result of a vehicular pursuit, responding members shall     ensure that a supervisor is notified to respond to the scene. (Refer to Directive 303.2,     Vehicular Pursuits, for additional information).     204.1 - 6 Fatal and Critical Injury Crashes
   35. When notification to Homicide is warranted and a fatal-trained traffic crash member is     needed but there is not one available at the precinct of occurrence, the patrol supervisor     shall request, via dispatch, that a fatal-trained traffic crash member from an adjacent     precinct be dispatched to thescene.
   36. If no on-duty fatal-trained traffic crash member is available Department-wide, the patrol     supervisor shall be contacted to recall a fatal-trained traffic crash member from the     precinct of occurrence or an adjacentprecinct.
   37. The drivers involved in fatal or critical injury crashes shall be detained until FatalSquad     arrives at the scene, with the exception of those drivers who are injured and transported     to a medical treatmentfacility.
   38. Responding members shall secure the scene until Fatal Squad arrives and releases     them from the scene. Fatal Squad shall make the final determination as to the     disposition of the driver (e.g. arrest, release, or notification to appear).
   39. Witnesses shall be separated and asked to wait for the arrival of Fatal Squad. However,     witnesses shall not be detained against their will solely because they are a witness to     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 8 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations     the crash. In such cases, members shall make reasonable efforts to identify the witness     (e.g. requesting identification, contact information, and telephone numbers). This     information will be recorded and provided to Fatal Squad to be contacted at a later date.     204.1 - 6.1 Responsibilities of Fatal Squad
   40. Investigating and prosecuting felonies committed with motor vehicles except felonious     assault, homicide, or fleeing and eluding offenses that do not result in a crash.
   41. Investigating all felony operating while intoxicated (OWI) 3     rdoffenses.
   42. Investigating all fatal and critical traffic crashscenes.
   43. Investigating all fatal and critical crashes involving watercraft, aircraft, trains, and     industrial accidents.
   44. Making notifications to Crime Scene Services and the Medical Examiner.     204.1 - 6.2 Notifications to Fatal Squad     Fatal Squad will determine what action, if any, will be taken. Fatal Squad shall be notified     of any of the following crashes:     a. Fatal motor vehicle crashes;     b. Critical injury crashes (all crashes involving persons under five (5) years of age and     persons over seventy (70) years of age who have sustained a serious injury shall be     considered critical for notificationpurposes);     c. Any crash involving a city vehicle that results in an injury;     d. Any crash involving a vehicle that seats six (6) or more occupants that results in a     serious injury;     e. All pursuits by any law enforcement agency resulting in a crash or injury within the city     limits;     f. All train crashes resulting in serious, critical, or fatal injuries;     g. All industrial accidents involving self-propelled vehicles resulting in serious, critical, or     fatal injuries;     h. Any aircraft crash;     i. Any watercraft crash;     j. Any high profile crashes that create large crowds and media attention; and     k. All felony 3rd OWI offense arrests.     204.1 - 6.3 Responding On-Scene Fatal-trained Traffic Crash Investigator     Responsibilities     The responding on-scene fatal-trained traffic crash investigator shall be responsible for the     following:     a. Promptly notifying Homicide, via the Homicide Alert Desk, and Communications     Operations;     b. Prior to the arrival of Fatal Squad, the fatal-trained traffic crash member that     responds to the traffic crash scene shall be the officer-in-charge of the scene;     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 9 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations     c. A precinct fatal-trained traffic crash member shall conduct an on-scene     investigation, complete witness statements, and any additional reports as needed;     d. Ensure that the traffic crash scene is clear of all non-police or unauthorized     personnel;     e. Ensure that the traffic crash scene is clear of all non-police or unauthorized     personnel;     f. Ensure that at the conclusion of the traffic crash scene, vehicles are towed to an     authorized tow company;     g. Ensure that proper clean-up is conducted by the tow companies removing the     vehicles from the traffic crash scene (tow companies which fail to properly cleanthe     roadway in affected areas and ensure the road is safe for travel, will be responsible     for a civil infraction);     h. Ensure that there is no debris or items placed inside the vehicles (plastic particles,     tires, dirt, glass, etc.) which can contaminate anyevidence;     i. Members shall not remove any items from a vehicle nor shall any vehicles or     property bereleased without written approval from Fatal Squad;     j. Completing a detailed UD-10report;     k. Document the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of allwitnesses;     l. Document the names, badges, and assignments of all responding members, Detroit     Fire Engines and Squads, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Units, and Medical     Examiners;     m. Document all drivers and passengers that were involved in the vehicles on the UD10 including names, addresses, telephone numbers, operator’s license numbers of     drivers, birth date, race, sex, and position of all occupants in the vehicle. This     information will also be included in the completed fatal package(s); and     n. Ensure that incident reports are completed by every responding member (if     applicable).
   45. In addition, the member preparing the necessary reports is responsible for ensuring hand     delivery of the reports to Homicide immediately upon completion and prior to going off     duty. The precinct watch commander shall also be responsible for ensuring that all     necessary reports are delivered immediately upon completion to Homicide.     204.1 - 7 Crashes Involving Intoxicated Drivers
   46. When an investigating member of a motor vehicle crash has probable cause to believe     that an involved driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired due to intoxicants,     medication, or narcotics, the member shall immediately detain the driver and prohibit     the driver from operating thevehicle.
   47. If the driver is not injured, field sobriety evaluations shall be given followed by a     Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) and Breathalyzer test, ifapplicable.
   48. The defendant shall be conveyed to the Detroit Detention Center (DDC) to be processed     in accordance with Department arrest and Operating While Intoxicated     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 10 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations     (OWI) procedures. Exception: Foreign diplomats are immune from arrest for OWI.     (Refer to Directive 202.6 Diplomatic/Legislative Immunity).
   49. In cases of a refusal, a search warrant for blood may be requested. If the driver is     injured, a search warrant or consent warrant for a blood draw may be obtained.
   50. All 1st and 2nd OWI arrest notifications shall be made to 36th District Court by each     commands court officer. The precinct court officer shall present a request for warrant     relative to misdemeanor OWI arrests to the Prosecuting Attorney.
   51. Members must verify 3     rd OWI offenses through the Law Enforcement Information     Network (LEIN) which will indicate a felony charge. All felony 3     rd OWI offense arrest     notifications shall bemade immediately to the Homicide Alert Desk.
   52. All original reports for 3rd OWI offenses are to be delivered to Fatal Squad and/or     emailed to: FatalSquad@detroitmi.gov (Refer to Directive 204.3, Operating While     Intoxicated, for additional information/procedures).     204.1 - 7.1 Member does not Witness Crash
   53. When a member responds to the scene of a vehicle crash in which they did not witness,     but have probable cause to believe that the person was, at the time of the crash, the     driver of a vehicle involved in the crash and was operating the while intoxicated or under     the influence of a controlled substance, or a combination of both, shall, without a     warrant, arrest thedriver.
   54. The investigating member at the scene shall ascertain if any complainants or witnesses     are available and are willing to sign a complaint or testify regarding the crash. If the     precinct watch commander determines that a warrant will be requested, contact     information for willing complainants or witnesses shall be acquired at the scene. This     contact information shall include phone numbers and addresses and shall be verified by     the investigating member by photo identification when available. This information shall     be used by the Prosecuting Attorney to discuss this matter with the complainants or     witnesses when necessary. The precinct arraignment officer shall present the request to     the ProsecutingAttorney.     204.1 - 8 Disposition of Crash Vehicle
   55. If a person is arrested as a result of crash, the person’s vehicle shall be privately towed,     impounded for evidence or safekeeping, or parked in a legal parking zone.
   56. If impounded, property in the vehicle shall be inventoried in accordance with     Department policy.
   57. If the vehicle is not impounded for evidence, and ownership is not in question, the     vehicle may be parked legally on the roadside and locked properly by the operator or a     member (Refer to Directive 204.4, Impounding ofVehicles).
   58. If at the time of arrest, the operator requests that personal property inside the vehicle not     be left with the vehicle, then the arresting member shall place such property in     safekeeping. This information shall be indicated in the “Removed To/By” box on the UD10.     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 11 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations
   59. Only Fatal Squad shall release vehicles involved in cases assigned to Homicide. The     precinct watch commander may release vehicles impounded as the result of minor     vehicle crashes investigated and prosecuted at the precinctlevel.     204.1 - 9 Issuing Violation Notices     Members assigned to the Detroit Police Department may issue violation notices for offenses     they did not witness that resulted in motor vehicle crashes. Such action must be noted in     the appropriate box on the UD-10. Patrol members shall not issue citations in the below     listed circumstances:
   60. Fatal or Critical Crashes
   61. Hit and Run Crashes
   62. Injury Crashes     204.1 - 10 Submission and Review of Crash Report
   63. Any member who prepares a UD-10 must inform the precinct watch commander once     completed.
   64. Any member who prepares a UD-10 shall check their Department e-mail and the UD10 database on a daily basis to check if any reports they submitted have been returned     for corrections. Corrections must be made immediately and resubmitted     204.1 - 10.1 Supervisor’s Responsibility for Reviewing the UD-10     The precinct watch commander shall review the submitted UD-10. The reviewing     supervisor shall:     a. Log into the UD-10 database, daily and periodically, during their shift to review and     approve any UD-10s that have been entered into the database;     b. Return any report that needs corrections or that is incomplete to the member who     prepared the report. The supervisor shall also notify the preparing member of the     returned report; and     c. Ensure the UD-10s that do not need corrections are approved and submitted.     204.1 - 11 Obtaining a Copy of the Crash Report     Copies of closed UD-10s may be obtained for a $10 fee at Records, Monday through     Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed UD-10s may also be obtained on line at     https://policereports.lexisnexis.com no sooner than three (3) to five (5) days after the UD10 is prepares. The online fee is $17. No information may be obtained by telephone.     204.1 - 12 Off-Duty Members Involved in Crashes     When an off-duty member is involved in a motor vehicle crash, while driving a privately     owned vehicle, or as a pedestrian within the city of Detroit, the involved member shall notify     an emergency service operator or the watch commander at the precinct of occurrence. If     the involved member is unable to do so, the first member at the scene shall make the     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 12 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations     notification via radio. The zone dispatcher shall send a precinct traffic crash investigator and     a precinct patrol supervisor to the scene.     204.1 - 12.1 Supervisor’s Duties
   65. The patrol supervisor shall update the precinct watch commander and make appropriate     entries on their Officer Daily Report.
   66. If the involved member has the odor of intoxicants on their breath, the responding patrol     supervisor shall notify the zone dispatcher who shall dispatch a lieutenant from the     precinct of occurrence, if available. If the lieutenant is not available, the field duty officer     shall be dispatched. If neither is available, or it is impractical to dispatch them due to     distance, then a lieutenant from a nearby precinct shall be dispatched. The responding     lieutenant or field duty officer shall be responsible for determining if there is probable     cause to believe the involved member’s ability to drive is impaired due to intoxicants,     and to take appropriateaction.
   67. In addition, the patrol supervisor shall prepare a written report on an Inter-Office     Memorandum (DPD568), setting forth all known details, including the name of any     responding member and the action taken in the event of:     a. Fatality;     b. Any injury requiring immediate medical attention;or     c. Drinking on the part of either driver or pedestrian.     204.1 - 12.2 Distribution of the Supervisor’sReport     This report shall be distributed as follows:     a. Original to the commanding officer of the precinct or command to which the     member is assigned; and     b. A copy to the commanding officer of the precinct in which the crash occurred.     204.1 - 13 Crashes Involving DPD Vehicles or On-Duty     Members
   68. When a member is involved in a motor vehicle crash in the city of Detroit while operating     a Department vehicle, whether on or off duty, as a pedestrian while on duty, or if a     Department vehicle is involved in a crash while unattended, the member shall notify the     emergency service operator, the zone dispatcher via radio, or the watch commander by     telephone, atthe precinct of occurrence.
   69. If the involved member is unable to do so, the first member at the scene shall make the     notification via radio. The zone dispatcher shall send a precinct traffic crash investigator     and a precinct patrol supervisor to the scene.     204.1 - 13.1 Supervisor’s Duties
   70. The responding patrol supervisor shall determine if any of the following circumstances     exist:     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 13 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations     a. A fatality orinjury;     b. Damage to any property other thanDetroit Police Department property;     c. A crash involving any pedestrian or vehicle, other than a police vehicle;     d. Total damage to all property to an apparent extent of $400 or more;     e. Hit and run damage to a policevehicle;     f. Drinking on the part of anydriver; and/or     g. Department members involved in a vehicularpursuit.
   71. If any of the above circumstances exist, the responding patrol supervisor shall prepare     the following reports:     a. A Supervisor’s Traffic Crash Report (DPD159A) in the Management Awareness     System (MAS); and     b. Four (4) copies of the City of Detroit Vehicle Accident Report (CofD113).
   72. Include in the Supervisor’s Traffic Crash Report (DPD159A) a declarative statement     documenting the following:     a. Whether video exists for the incident, and if not, why;     b. Whether the video was reviewed by the investigating supervisor; and     c. The results of the review by thesupervisor.
   73. In all cases, the responding supervisor shall update the precinct watch commander     and make the appropriate entries on the responding supervisor’s Officer Daily Report.
   74. If a crash has occurred as a result of a vehicular pursuit, refer to Directive 303.2,     Vehicular Pursuits, for additional reportingrequirements.     204.1 - 13.2 Distribution of Supervisor’s Traffic Crash Report (DPD159A)
   75. The Supervisor’s Traffic Crash Report shall be routed to the involved member’s deputy     chief, through official channels.
   76. Each reviewing supervisor shall approve, disapprove, or make further recommendations     before forwarding the report.
   77. The deputy chief shall approve, disapprove, or make further recommendations and     forward the report along with a copy of the City of Detroit Vehicle Accident Report, to the     commanding officer of Fleet Management and endorse the Supervisor’s Traffic Crash     Report within fifteen (15) days ofreceipt.
   78. Any corrective action taken is documented within thirty (30) days of the deputy chief’s     approval. Mitigating circumstances for preventable collisions resulting in verbal     reinstruction shall also be memorialized on a DPD568_Other in MAS, and routed to the     appropriate deputy chief for tracking purposesonly.
   79. One (1) copy shall be forwarded to the commanding officer of the patrol supervisor who     prepared it, and one (1) copy shall be placed in the member’s command personnel file.     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 14 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations     204.1 - 13.3 Distribution of the City of Detroit Vehicle Accident Report     (CofD113)     The City of Detroit Vehicle Accident Report shall be distributed as follows:     a. The original City of Detroit Vehicle Accident Report shall be forwarded to the City of     Detroit Risk Management Office within twenty-four (24) hours of thecrash;     b. One (1) copy shall be forwarded to the Director of the City of Detroit Finance     Department, Central Safety Section within twenty-four (24) hours of thecrash;     c. One (1) copy shall be forwarded to Fleet Management, along with the original     Supervisor’s Traffic Crash Report, endorsed by the deputy chief; and     d. One (1) copy to the member’s personnel file, maintained at the member’s place of     assignment.     204.1 - 14 Crashes outside the City of Detroit Involving a     Department Vehicle
   80. If a member is involved in a motor vehicle crash outside the city of Detroit while operating     a Department vehicle while on or off duty, or if the Department vehicle is involved in a     crash while unattended, the member or employee shall notify the zone dispatcher via     radio or the Communications Operations supervisor by telephone.
   81. The member or employee shall also notify the local police.
   82. A patrol supervisor shall be sent to investigate the crash scene.     204.1 - 14.1 Supervisor’s Duties     Supervisor’s duties are the same as outline above with the exception that the local police     authority shall be responsible for preparing the UD-10.     204.1 - 14.2 Odor of Intoxicants     If the odor of intoxicants is on the breath of the involved member, the supervisor shall take     the same action as delineated previously in this directive.     204.1 - 15 Disposition of DPD Vehicles
   83. When a Department vehicle is involved in a crash, the commanding officer of the     precinct or command to which the vehicle is assigned shall ensure that the vehicle is     taken to Davison garage for a damage estimate Monday through Friday between the     hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., within twenty-four (24) hours of the crash.
   84. During closed hours, weekends and holidays, members shall have the vehicle delivered     to Davison garage. It is the responsibility of the involved member’s command to contact     Davison garage the next day they are open and inform them of the vehicle. The     command shall also hand deliver copies of the Supervisor’s Traffic Crash Report and     the City of Detroit Vehicle Accident Report to Davison garage.
   85. The Vehicle Damage History Log (DPD249) will serve as the garage foreman’s     authorization for the damageestimate.     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 15 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations
   86. The supervisor to whom the damage is reported shall record the following information     on the Vehicle Damage HistoryLog:     a. The date and time the damage is reported to have occurred;     b. The date and time the damage isreported; and     c. The location and type of damage on thevehicle.
   87. The supervisor’s signature and badge number shall be affixed in the spaces provided.
   88. If the vehicle is inoperable, care shall be taken to prevent theft or loss of valuable     equipment.
   89. Members to whom the vehicle is assigned shall, if possible, remain at the scene until the     vehicle is towed. The municipal garage shall place a high priority on such towing     requests.
   90. If the driver of the damaged Department vehicle is seriously injured, the patrol supervisor     responding to the scene shall take necessary steps to protect the vehicle and its     contents. Particular attention should be given to the area around the crash scene to     recover any Department or personal property, which may have fallen from the     Department vehicle.
   91. The responding supervisor shall ensure the in-car video camera and monitor, if     applicable, are removed from the vehicle prior to towing and secured at the precinct.     204.1 - 16 Crashes Involving Non-Police City Vehicles     When a city-owned vehicle, other than a police vehicle, is involved in a motor vehicle     crash, a precinct traffic crash investigator, when available, shall be dispatched to the     scene. The notation “City Vehicle” shall be made on the UD-10.     204.1 - 17 Boating Crashes Involving Members
   92. When a member is involved in a crash while being the operator of any boat, the involved     member shall stop, render assistance and offeridentification.
   93. If the crash occurs on waters under the jurisdiction of the city of Detroit, the involved     member shall report the incident to Communications Operations. Communications     Operations shall then notify the involved member’s commanding officer and other     Department executives as necessary.
   94. Members of Harbormaster shall report all on-duty crashes to Communications     Operations and the field duty of executive officer. In addition, a supervisor from     Harbormaster shall notify Homicide, prepare a Detroit Police Department Inter-Office     Memorandum (DPD568), and follow all Departmental procedures in accordance with     crash investigations.
   95. In addition, a report shall be made to the appropriate marine authority in every case     where the following circumstancesexist:     a. Injury or death of anyperson;     b. Total damage to all property in an amount greater than $100; or     D E T R O I T P O L I C E D E PA R T M E N T     M A N U A L     Page 16 of 16     2022     204.1 Crash Investigations     c. Disappearance of any person (that indicates death or injury).
   96. In the event there is death or disappearance of a person, the nearest authority having     jurisdiction on the waters where the crash occurred shall be notified immediately. Under     other circumstances, the crash shall be reported as soon as possible. Crashes occurring     on waters under the jurisdiction of the city of Detroit shall be reported to Harbormaster.