Snowmobile and ATV/UTV Law Enforcement Patrol Manual
Reporting a snowmobile crash incident
A "reportable" snowmobile crash incident is any incident (regardless of the number of snowmobiles involved) that
results in a fatality or an injury that requires medical treatment by a physician.
Wisconsin law requires every snowmobile operator involved in a "reportable" incident to report the incident
without delay to law enforcement officials. In addition, within 10 days of the incident, the operator must submit a
written
Operator Incident Report
to the Department of Natural Resources.
Supply a copy of the form or the DNR provided business card and instruct operator to submit it to the DNR within
10 days.
Investigations of incidents should be conducted as your department policy dictates. An investigation should always
occur when any of the following conditions happen:
• Fatality or disappearance of operator or passenger.
• Medical treatment beyond first aid
If assistance is needed, contact a Conservation Warden or Recreational Safety Warden.
NOTE: Conservation Wardens must be immediately notified of all incidents that result in a fatality or high
probability of a fatality.
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