117 - Investigation of accidents. - New York Statutes

§ 117. Investigation of accidents. The commissioner shall investigate the cause of all accidents on any railroad or street railroad subject to his jurisdiction which result in loss of life or injury to persons or property, and which in his judgment shall require investigation. Every common carrier shall give immediate notice to the commissioner of every accident happening upon any line of railroad or street railroad owned, operated, controlled or leased by it, in such manner as the commissioner may direct.