NC State Highway Patrol (SHP) In Highway Scene Management

SHP Responsibilities at a Crash Scene Move vehicles/incident out of travel lane(s) if possible… Investigate Collision (Secure evidence/impact debris; tire impressions; witness statements; photographs; determine responsible parties and make arrest(s) if applicable.) Position patrol vehicle in a manner so as to prevent any further injury or collisions… Check for injuries and request any additional medical or law enforcement personnel to respond for assistance….

SHP Responsibilities at a Crash Scene Notify Communications Center of lane closure(s) (number of lanes and estimated time of closure) **Ensure that State Traffic Operations Center (STOC) and MRTMC are notified of any and all lane closures** Contact towing professional for disabled/abandoned vehicles to clear travel lane(s)…determine strategy for clearing vehicle(s) from travel lane Implement detour route if necessary…

SHP Responsibilities at a Crash Scene Contact any other necessary resources to assist with extended on scene investigations (i.e. Red Cross; City Transit System; District Attorney; Clergy; etc.) Certain incidents may require additional resources. First responders should think outside of the box regarding the resources available to them in their specific area – Mass casualties – Patrol car collisions involving fatalities – Incidents involving government dignitaries

SHP Responsibilities at a Crash Scene Set up On-Scene Command Post to manage incident and/or establish offsite meeting area for family/friends of victims to reduce the number of individuals responding to the incident

SHP Technology and Resources Highway Patrol reconstruction team Aviation unit HAZMAT unit Motor carrier division Rapid response team

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