N.Y. Transportation Law § 117: Investigation of accidents

§ 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.