Witness (Statement) Incident Report Template

A witness incident report documents a person’s firsthand account of an event they observed or heard. By recording the witness’s statement of events, the report can help clarify the details of the incident and corroborate or disprove other accounts. A standard witness report also notes the time, date, and the witness’s location when the incident occurred.

Witness (Statement) Incident Report Template

Last updated September 9th, 2025

A witness incident report documents a person’s firsthand account of an event they observed or heard. By recording the witness’s statement of events, the report can help clarify the details of the incident and corroborate or disprove other accounts. A standard witness report also notes the time, date, and the witness’s location when the incident occurred.

When to Use a Witness Incident Report

  • Police investigations and court proceedings
  • Employment disputes (e.g., discrimination, harassment)
  • Car accidents
  • Insurance claims
  • Student incidents (e.g., fights, bullying, threats)

Sample

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WITNESS INCIDENT REPORT FORM

WITNESS INFORMATION

Full Name: [WITNESS NAME] Title/Role[TITLE / ROLE]
Address: [WITNESS ADDRESS] Phone: [PHONE] E-Mail: [E-MAIL]
Signature:                                                               Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

INCIDENT DETAILS

Date of Incident: [MM/DD/YYYY] Time: [TIME] AM PM
Location: [INCIDENT LOCATION]
Conditions That Influenced the Incident (e.g., weather, terrain): [CONDITIONS]
Describe the Incident: [DESCRIBE INCIDENT]

Any photographs, video recordings, or other evidence of the incident should be provided to the recipient at the time this report is filed.

INJURIES

Was anyone injured? Yes No
If yes, describe the injuries: [DESCRIBE INJURIES]

PROPERTY DAMAGE

Was there apparent property damage? Yes No
If yes, describe the damages: [DESCRIBE DAMAGES]

OTHER WITNESSES

Were any other witnesses present? Yes No
If yes, enter the witnesses’ names and contact info:

  1. Full Name: [NAME] Phone: [PHONE] E-Mail: [E-MAIL]
  2. Full Name: [NAME] Phone: [PHONE] E-Mail: [E-MAIL]
  3. Full Name: [NAME] Phone: [PHONE] E-Mail: [E-MAIL]

POLICE / MEDICAL SERVICES

Police Notified? Yes No | If yes, was a report filed? Yes No

Was medical treatment provided? Yes No Refused
If yes, where was medical treatment provided? On site Hospital Other: [SPECIFY]