NORTHERN IRELAND’s

COLLISION COURSE!
From Northern Ireland’s leading Accident Service Provider
With an estimated one in ten motorists being involved
in a collision every year, Paul Cooney, Fleet & Repair
Director at CRASH says it’s important all drivers
understand what to do in the event of a road traffic
collision.
Paul Cooney, CRASH
It is worth keeping a cool head and following these six simple steps:
1. STOP AT THE SCENE
YOU MUST STOP AT THE SCENE WHETHER
OR NOT THE COLLISION WAS YOUR FAULT.
2. CHECK IF ANYONE IS IN NEED OF MEDICAL
ATTENTION
If so, call 999. If not, call Northern Ireland's
new non emergency phone number
101.
3. ARE THERE ANY WITNESSES?
Try and get the names, addresses and
vehicle registrations of any witnesses
before they leave the scene.
Witnesses should write down their
evidence and keep their original notes.
4. MAKE A SKETCH OR TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Note down any other details you feel are
worth recording. For example, if the other
driver was using their phone.
6. CALL CRASH 24 HOURS A DAY ON
FREEPHONE 0500 27 27 47
Why not save our number on your mobile now in
case you need us in the future!
If you have been in a collision, CRASH Services
can help at no cost to you as we recover our costs
from Insurers.
We can arrange removal of your vehicle, organise
repairs, provide a replacement car, help with
insurance paperwork, medical claims and provide
legal assistance. We have helped over 60,000
Northern Ireland motorists since 1996.
Remember to make notes of Street names,
skid marks, collison points, vehicle locations
and directions of travel. It is recommended
that you keep a disposable camera in your
glove box. It can be very useful for recording
images. This should be done before vehicles
are moved if possible.
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