9.08 Liability When Using State-owned Automobiles Operators are personally responsible for damage liabilities arising from accidents occurring during non-work related travel or involving passengers not traveling on official business. Any accident in which a state-owned vehicle is involved shall be reported immediately to the Secretary of Administration and Finance. Any such accident involving death or personal injury shall be reported immediately in writing to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. (M.G.L., Chapter 90, §26).