In the event of a crash:

• Stop your vehicle in a safe, well-lighted and public place.
  Off the roadway whenever possible and/out of the way of traffic, if possible.
• Help any injured person(s) if necessary or requested.
• Protect the person from traffic.
• Cover the injured for comfort and to avoid shock.
• Do not move the person unless absolutely necessary.
• Do not attempt first aid unless you have training to do so.
• Contact 911 immediately.
• If available someone should warn other drivers of the crash.
• Use flares if available.

Ask all person(s) involved in the crash for:

• Names
• Addresses
• Phone Numbers
• Driver’s License Number
• License Plate Number
• Insurance Information
• Notify the nearest Police Department as quickly as possible.
  

Crash Reports:

In the State of Illinois a crash report is required when:

• A crash involves death
• Bodily injury
• Property damage over $500, regardless of fault

To obtain a copy of your crash report:

You may obtain a copy of your crash report online through LexisNexis.

• You will need the date of the accident and report number.
• Conveniently and easily download the report.
• There is a fee for this service.

Crashes involving unattended vehicles:

• Stop your vehicle in a safe area
• Off the roadway whenever possible
• And / Or out of the way of traffic

Leave the following information on the vehicle or property:

• Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• License Plate Number

If you fail to leave the above information:

•  You may be fine up to $2,500.
• Given a jail sentence of up to one year. 
  
  

Leaving the Scene of a Crash:

A driver convicted of leaving the scene of a crash may be:

• Fined up to $2,000
• And given a jail sentence of up to one year

A driver fails to report a crash for over an hour after it occurred:

• Subject to a fine up to $25,000
• Subject to a jail sentence from one to three years

If the crash results in more than $1,000 in damage:

• Your driver’s license will be SUSPENDED.
  
  

If the crash results in death or personal injury:

• Your driver’s license will be REVOKED.