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Preserve what the scene can show

Start with the earliest reliable point in time and move forward. Note the direction of travel, lane or parking position, traffic controls that were visible, lighting and weather as observed, and the first point at which another vehicle became apparent. Then record braking, steering, impact locations, vehicle movement after contact, and any immediate statements or photographs.

• Scene photographs showing vehicle positions, roadway geometry, sight lines, signs, signals, markings, debris, and visible damage
• Dashcam or other available footage preserved in its original form, with the surrounding time period retained where possible
• Photographs of vehicles before repairs or disposal, including contact areas and relevant interior or exterior views
• Names and contact information for drivers, passengers, and witnesses, together with what each person personally observed

Protect original records

Do not edit, crop, overwrite, or discard original files when a copy can be made instead. Record when and how each item was obtained. If a vehicle, phone, or app contains potentially relevant data, preserve the device or account information rather than relying only on a screenshot. These steps preserve information; they do not determine what the information proves.

Use a dated evidence index

Create one folder or digital index for each stage of the event. Keep originals unchanged and label working copies separately. A simple sequence can reduce confusion when accounts or records arrive at different times.

• Before impact: route, travel direction, occupants, visibility observations, and available trip records
• At the scene: photographs, video, witness details, vehicle positions, visible damage, and responding-personnel information
• After the scene: medical or repair paperwork, towing and storage documents, insurer communications, and new photographs
• Research and correspondence: crash-report requests, preservation communications, claim references, and a dated contact log

Separate facts from questions

For every item, note its source, date received, file format, and whether it is an original or copy. Preserve messages and attachments together. Avoid adding conclusions to the factual timeline; place questions or disputed interpretations in a separate list.

A focused first-day checklist

Write the timeline while memories are fresh, preserve photographs and footage, identify every potential witness, and request or retain available crash-report information. Keep communications and documents in date order. Do not discard damaged items or allow potentially relevant digital records to be overwritten when preservation is reasonably possible.

• Record the exact location description without assuming which agency has jurisdiction
• Save original scene images, dashcam files, messages, and trip records
• List each driver, passenger, witness, insurer, vehicle, and responding organization identified in the records
• Maintain a dated log of contacts, requests, repairs, towing, and document receipt
• Compare the written timeline with photographs and records, marking disagreements without resolving them prematurely

Use official sources carefully

For official Texas legal-topic research, the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code chapters identified above provide starting points for limitations, proportionate responsibility, and public-entity liability. The sources do not authorize a deadline, notice conclusion, or prediction. A fact-specific review is needed before relying on any legal framework.