DI-9 Manual PDF - Utah Department of Public Safety

ExtricationDefinition: Extrication refers to use of equipment or other force to remove personsfrom the vehicles, i.e., more than just lifting or carrying person out of wreckage.Note: Please do not enter a code of 02 Extricated for helping a person from a vehicle. Extricatedwill generally require mechanical means such as a “jaws of life” or other extrication equipment.Enter the appropriate two-digit code for the driver and/or passenger(s) regarding extrication:01 Not Extricated02 Extricated99 UnknownNON-DRIVER PERSONS INVOLVED INFORMATIONNameDefinition: The full name of the occupant and/or pedestrian and/or bicyclist.Enter the names of the non-driver occupants and non-motorists involved in the crash in this space.Rationale: This data element should be collected to facilitate linkage when names are available inthe health and insurance files. When possible, obtain this information from the driver license.Date of Birth (DOB)Definition: The month, day, and year of birth of the person involved in a crash.Indicate the date of birth. This information should be taken from identification (if present),statement or other identification received in the investigation. The date of birth shall be listednumerically mm/dd/yyyy. Example: Month 06 Date 13 Year 1960If you do not have a date of birth put a dash in the box.Write the date of birth of the individual using the mm/dd/yyyy format.Rationale: Accurate reporting of date of birth is used to assess the effectiveness of occupantprotection systems for specific age groups, and to identify the need for safety programs directedtoward them. This element is also critical in providing linkage between the crash, EMS, andhospital records.67