Before moving a vehicle at a crash scene due to hazard, what must be done first?

• A. Call the tow company
• B. Document their location
• C. Take a witness statement
• D. Remove all passengers

Answer: (B)

Documenting the vehicle’s location before moving it is essential. Preserving the scene with a clear record of where the vehicle sits, its orientation, and nearby hazards ensures investigators can accurately reconstruct what happened and how the hazard affected the crash. Capture this with notes, photos from multiple angles, landmarks, and a quick sketch or measurements of lane position and road features. Once the location is documented, you can proceed with moving the vehicle or arranging a tow, but safety and evidence integrity come first. Calling a tow and gathering statements may come next, but they aren’t the initial step before changing the scene.