Whenever a police officer has notice or knowledge of an accident, he or she shall report forthwith, in writing, to the Chief of Police the following information:
(a) The place, date and nature of the accident;
(b) The time it occurred;
(c) The condition of the weather;
(d) If at night, whether it was cloudy, clear or moonlit and whether the street lamps nearby were or were not lighted;
(e) The name of each person injured and the extent and nature of each injury suffered;
(f) The names and residences of the principal witnesses and the examining physician, if any; and
(g) Such other information as may be required.
This data shall be entered in full upon a record to be kept for that purpose in the office of the Chief, and the Chief shall forthwith report all such facts, in writing, to the Law Department if, in his or her opinion, the Village may be involved or a warrant for prosecution has been issued.
(Ord. 156. Passed 2-8-55; 1976 Code § 15-14.)