← Help in Grant County

You saw a car crash, or someone was hit by a car

Use when you see or come upon a car, truck or motorcycle crash, or a person on foot or a bike is hit by a car.

In danger right now: call 911. Crisis or thoughts of suicide: call or text 988. Not sure where to start? Call the Silver City Gospel Mission: 575-388-5071. Police, fire or sheriff, not an emergency: 575-388-8840 (Central Dispatch). Print our list of phone numbers →
These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.

1Keep yourself safe

Pull over well off the road and turn on your hazard lights.
Watch for traffic before you get out. Stay away from fire, leaking fuel and downed power lines.

2Call 911

Call 911. Say the road, nearest cross street or mile marker, direction, how many vehicles, and whether anyone is hurt or trapped.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7

3Help the hurt

Don't move someone who is hurt unless there is fire or another danger. Moving them can hurt the neck or back more.
If it's safe, ask the driver to turn off the engine.
Press hard on any heavy bleeding. See the guide "Someone is bleeding badly".
If someone isn't breathing, start CPR. See the guide "Someone collapsed, isn't breathing, or won't wake up".
Keep the hurt person still, warm and talking.

4Afterward

Stay until police come if you saw what happened. Tell them what you saw.
If they were hit as a pedestrian or hurt in a crime, use the guide "Was robbed, beaten or hurt by a crime".
New Mexico State Police - Silver City office (District 12)
State Police Silver City office
575-388-3977
2584 N Silver St, Building B, Silver City · Office hours vary (call)
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
24/7 crisis counseling after disasters
1-800-985-5990
· 24/7

This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer

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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, 575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.