Accident Reporting

    If a crash occurs with your state vehicle leased through Admin, you should take the following steps to report the crash:

    1. Call the police and obtain emergency medical care for any injuries.
    2. Document information about persons involved:
      • Names, phone numbers and addresses of all individuals involved in the crash.
      • Any witness contact information.
      • Driver’s license number of all drivers.
    3. Document information about vehicles involved:
      • Vehicle identification number (VIN numbers).
      • License plate numbers.
      • Make and model.
      • Take photos with phone if possible.
    4. Do not admit fault or make any statements except to the police or a representative of the Risk Management Division.
    5. In case of serious personal injury or death to anyone, immediately call Risk Management Division at (651) 201-2594.
    6. You must submit a crash report within 24 hours on required forms.
    7. If there is damage to a state vehicle:
      • If the vehicle has been damaged and is unsafe to drive and towing is not coordinated by law enforcement, go to ARI Holman to have the vehicle towed to a repair shop. Include information about the vehicle’s location on the crash report form.
      • Work with your fleet coordinator or finance division to determine process for repairing vehicle damage.

    For more information on crash reporting please see Risk Management’s website:

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