What photos should I take at the scene?
The scene disappears within an hour and never comes back. Photograph accordingly.
Both vehicles, from every angle, close and wide. Damage close-ups, and full-vehicle shots showing where the damage sits.
The vehicles in position, before anything moves, if it's safe to do so. Position relative to lanes, intersections, and each other is frequently the single most useful evidence.
The scene wide — the intersection, traffic controls, sight lines, road conditions, lighting, weather, construction.
The transient evidence — skid marks, debris fields, fluid, damaged signs or guardrails. This is gone by evening.
Documents — the other driver's license, insurance card, and plate.
Injuries, at the scene and again over the following days as bruising develops.
Anything nearby that has a camera — businesses, homes with doorbells, traffic poles. Photograph the buildings so someone can identify them later.
Video a slow walk around the scene narrating what you see. It captures things photos miss.
Take twice what you think you need. None of it can be recreated. ---
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