Eaton, OH · Preble County
Ohio Traffic Crash Witness Statement
This statement form lets a witness provide a voluntary account of a traffic crash to the reporting officer or agency for local use.
What this form is
The Ohio Traffic Crash Witness Statement records a witness’s voluntary statement about a crash. It asks for the local report number, reporting agency, crash date, witness’s printed name, address and phone number, and signatures from the witness and officer. The form is marked for local use and says not to submit it to the state except for fatal crashes.
Who needs it
A person providing a voluntary witness statement about a traffic crash to the reporting officer or agency may use this form.
How to submit it
Give the completed statement to the reporting officer or agency. The form says it is for local use and should not be submitted to the state except for fatal crashes.
About notarization
This statement is signed without a notary; the witness makes a voluntary statement and signs it, with no sworn or notarized attachment identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Ohio Traffic Crash Witness Statement PDF.
- 2
Complete The Statement
Provide the requested crash and witness details, then sign the statement.
- 3
Submit For Local Use
Give the completed statement to the reporting officer or agency; the form says state submission is only for fatal crashes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ohio Traffic Crash Witness Statement?
- It is a form for a witness to make a voluntary statement about a traffic crash for local use. It requests crash and witness details and signatures.
- Do I need a notary for the Ohio Traffic Crash Witness Statement?
- No. The witness signs the statement without a notary; the form identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the traffic crash witness statement?
- Give the completed statement to the reporting officer or agency. The form says not to submit it to the state except for fatal crashes.