When you witness a car crash, it is a good idea to stop and see how you can help. There’s a lot you can do. Just as you would want others to stop for you, it can be you to do the good deed. Simply calling for help can make a big difference.
Before you start acting like a hero, get on the phone and call 911. This will ensure that the police know that there is an accident. Help will then be dispatched in order to help all of the victims.
The 911 operator is likely going to tell you what needs to be done. They may even stay on the phone with you as you go from car to car, checking on the victims. You will want to find out:
- How many people are in each car
- How critical each person is
- Are they able to get out of the car on their own
- Are the doors able to open
The more you can provide to the 911 operator, the better it is as they will know how much help to send as well as what supplies are needed. If you tell the operator that there are people in critical condition, they may send a chopper in addition to an ambulance – and that may be enough to save the lives of some of the people involved.
After help arrives, you can provide a statement to the police. Detailed information is what they are looking for. Once this is done, you can leave the scene, knowing you have done what you could.
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