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Point of possible perception? Point of actual perception? Point
of response? Skid tire, scuff tire, metal marks or all three?
Weather? Lighting? Trees and shrubs? Parked vehicles, fences,
buildings, or other obstructions?
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| Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Basic Collision Investigation
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Strategy
1.3 Collision Scene
A. Geometric configuration
B. Surface material
C. Delineators
1. Raised pavement markers (R.P.M.)
2. Painted markers
3. Contrasting shoulders
4. Raised center medians
5. Post delineators
1.4 Evidence/Roadway Markings
A. Final rest positions of all vehicles and bodies involved in the collision
B. Tire marks
1. Skid marks
2. Scuff marks
3. Tire prints
C. Metal marks
D. Collision debris
E. Pedestrian manifestations
1.5 Documentation and Measurements
A. Coordinate method
B. Triangulation method
1.6 Special Measuring Problems
A. Large areas of debris
B. Pedestrian's final rest position
C. Locating gouge mark
D. Skid marks
E. Inertial scuff marks
1.7 Diagramming
1.8 Vehicle Examination and Documentation
A. Vehicle identification
B. Precollision vehicle factors
C. Vehicle defects
D. Vehicle load
E. Collision scene examination
F. Vehicle examination at the secondary site
1. Identification of the driver
2. Mechanical condition
3. Documentation of vehicle damage
1.9 Post-Collision Examination of Vehicle Lamps
J. A. "Jack" Foultz, Chief Instructor San Diego Transit
A. Introduction
B. Undamaged lamps
C. Lamps involved in a collision
1. No visible damage
2. Cold fracture
3. Filament deformation
4. Hot break
5. Effect of post-collision fire
1.10 Morgue Scene
Chapter 2: Kinematics--A Description of Motion
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Velocity While Accelerating to or from a Stop
2.3 Combined Velocities
2.4 Uniform Circular Motion
2.5 Kinematic Relationships
A. Constant velocity
B. Time to accelerate to or from a stop
C. Time during a velocity change
D. Distance traveled during acceleration (±)
E. Velocity at any point during acceleration (±)
F. Time/distance problems
G. Vehicle versus pedestrian
2.6 Commentary
Chapter 3: Projectile Motion
Chapter 4: Effective Drag Factor and Frictional Force
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Friction
4.3 Test Skids
A. Equipment
B. The test
Chapter 5: Vehicle Dynamics
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Impact
5.3 Conservation of Momentum
5.4 Keys to Basic Momentum Analysis
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Chapter 6: Motorcycles
Paul Geis
6.1 Investigating and Recording Motorcycle Collisions
6.2 The Motorcycle, a Unique Vehicle
6.3 Professional Biases Re: Motorcycles
6.4 Attention to Detail
6.5 Motorcycle Types--The Similarities and Differences
A. The transportation bike
B. The touring bike
C. The canyon racer or cafe bike
D. The on/off-road bike
E. The off-road or motocross bike
F. The chopper--severely altered
6.6 An Analysis of the Collision-Involved Motorcycle Rider
A. Ages
B. Experience
C. Skill level
D. Typical errors in collision avoidance
E. Frequency of injury
F. Use of protective clothing
6.7 An Analysis of the Collision-Involved Automobile Driver
A. Ages
B. Ability to recognize the motorcyclist
C. Most common statement made
6.8 Preventative Measure Methodology
A. Education
1. Motorcyclist
2. Auto driver
3. Citation-related driver education
B. Licensing
1. Written tests
2. Realistic riding evaluation
C. Enforcement
1. The unlicensed rider
2. The rider under the influence of alcohol and/or narcotics
3. Diligent post-crash enforcement of culpable parties
6.9 Conclusion
A. Reevaluation of motorcycle collision investigations
B. Rethinking of motorcycle enforcement policies
Chapter 7: Human Factors
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Psychological and Cultural Factors
A. Cultural factors
B. Emotional/psychological factors
7.3 Physiological Factors
A. The nervous system
B. Senses
7.4 Reaction Time
7.5 Perception Time
7.6 Altered Physiological Factors
A. Physical handicap
B. Alcohol and drugs
C. Fatigue
D. Environment
E. Age
7.7 Witnesses
A. Attention
B. Field of view
C. Education and experience
D. Emotional condition
E. Prejudice
F. Bias
Chapter 8: Field Testing of the Impaired Driver
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The Five-Step Process
8.3 The Field Coordination Test
8.4 Relationship to Driving
8.5 Gaze Nystagmus, Additional Considerations
8.6 What to Expect in Court
8.7 Commentary
Appendix One: Pedestrian-Vehicle Collision Course
Bruce F. Herms, City Traffic Engineer, City of San Diego
Appendix Two: Traffic Investigation Equation Sheet
Appendix Three: Pedestrian vs. Vehicle TimeDistance Study
References
Glossary of Terms
Index |
David A. Casteel: senior collision
analyst, provides consultation and expert witness services to
governmental and private sector clients in the areas of traffic
collision causation, analysis and reconstruction. Before joining
the Ayres Group in 1992, Mr. Casteel was principal and owner
of E&that he worked for the
San Diego City Attorney’s Office as a litigation investigator
and collision analyst for more than six years. He was member
of the San Diego Police Department for thirteen years. Casteel
is qualified as an expert in accident reconstruction in superior,
municipal, federal court and arbitration. He has completed a
variety of accident investigation, collision analysis, biomechanics
and other related courses at the University of North Florida,
Long Beach State University, University of California, San Diego
and holds a B.S. in mathematics (engineering emphasis). He also
is lecturer in the field and co-author of Basic Collision Analysis
and Scene Documentation and other publications.
Steven D. Moss: is a consultant to law enforcement agencies throughout
California and an instructor at the San Diego Regional Law Enforcement
Training Facility in Traffic Investigation and Collision Analysis.
He designed and implemented revised field procedures for DUI and
served as instructor in the techniques for attorneys and law enforcement
agencies. He has been a police officer for the San Diego Police
Department since 1977. His assignments include patrol,collision,
investigation bureau, drinking driver enforcement, off-road enforcement,
motors/speed enforcement, detective—traffic investigation
unit. He has an advanced P.O.S.T. certificate from the state of
California and has qualified in both municipal and superior courts
for the state of California as an expert witness in all facets
of collision reconstruction. Mr. Moss has a B.P.A. and an M.B.A.,
both from National University. He is a general partner in the firm
of C and M Collision Analysis and a college instructor in traffic
investigation and collision analysis.
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