By adhering to these steps, you can guarantee that the DOA-FM-012 form is completed thoroughly and correctly, creating a trustworthy document for managing the incident's aftermath.
1. Accident/Incident Details
Write the date and time of the accident or incident at the top of the form. Select whether the report is for an accident, incident, or event and specify if this is the initial, interim, or final report.
2. Spending Unit Driver Information
Complete the section titled "Spending Unit Driver Information." Here, you must input the driver's name, date of birth, job title, assigned department/division, work phone number, driver's license number, and expiration date.
Indicate whether the driver had completed defensive driving training and whether a seat belt was worn during the incident.
3. Spending Unit Vehicle Information
In the "Spending Unit Vehicle Information" section, record the make, model, and number of the vehicle involved, along with its license plate number, color, and odometer reading at the time of the incident.
Describe the extent of the damages (minor, moderate, major), and specify if the vehicle was a rental or personally owned.
4. Accident Details
Document the location of the accident, including the address, city, state, and zip code. Note the road and weather conditions, traffic conditions, your driving speed, and the estimated speed of any other vehicle involved.
5. Other Driver and Vehicle Information
Fill in details about the other driver(s) involved in the incident, including their name, date of birth, driver’s license number, state of issuance, expiration date, phone numbers, and address. Include their information if the vehicle's registered owner differs from the driver.
Also, details of the other vehicle’s make, model, year, color, and the extent of damages are needed.
6. Witness and Passenger Information
If there were witnesses or other passengers, record their names, addresses, and phone numbers. Describe any injuries if applicable.
7. Describe the Accident/Incident
Provide a thorough description of the accident or incident, aiming to capture as many details as possible to aid future investigations or insurance claims.
8. Additional Information and Official Use
Indicate whether there was any non-vehicle property damage, list any responding agencies, and state whether an official report was made. This section may also include a field for the investigating agency's details.
9. Supervisor Section
The spending unit driver’s supervisor should review the form and may add their insights about the preventability of the incident and any recommendations for future prevention.
The spending unit driver and the supervisor must sign and date the form.