§ 21883 Animal Collision Reporting

• •If a train hits an animal, the train worker must tell the animal's owner if they know who it is.
• •If they don't know the owner, they must tell the nearest sheriff or brand inspector.
• •The report can be made by phone, telegram, or mail.

A train hits a cow on the tracks.

The train worker must call or mail the cow's owner if they know who it is. If they don't know the owner, they must tell the nearest sheriff or brand inspector about the accident.