What is the procedure regarding pedestrian investigations?

The procedure regarding pedestrian investigations typically requires that victims are transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) for further examination. This step is crucial because it ensures that a comprehensive autopsy can be conducted to determine the cause of death and collect any relevant evidence. The OCME has specialized personnel and facilities trained to handle such cases efficiently, which is essential in establishing the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Transporting to the OCME allows for a thorough investigation, including toxicology tests and recovery of physical evidence that may not be apparent during an initial on-scene assessment. The procedures surrounding death investigations, particularly in cases involving pedestrian incidents, emphasize the importance of precise and detailed evaluations to deliver conclusive findings, which local law enforcement or on-scene assessment alone may not achieve.

Therefore, the correct approach is to ensure all pedestrian fatalities are examined in an appropriate medical environment to uphold investigative integrity and public safety.