Advanced (Level II) Crash Investigation

Summary

Building upon the theories and techniques learned in the Level I Crash Investigation course, this class will delve into the advanced concepts of traffic crash investigations.

More complex vehicle dynamics like acceleration/deceleration, factor, rate, and airborne situations will be explored.  You will learn to estimate speeds from falls, vaults, and flips, and the calculation of kinetic energy and linear momentum.  You will also learn to evaluate vehicle lamps, tires, and damage to help determine vehicle behaviors during the collision.   

This school will be taught by experienced Crash Reconstructionists and is aimed at patrol and traffic officers wishing to expand their traffic crash investigation skills. This is the second step of three toward becoming a Crash Reconstructionist.

Topics include: 

• Speed estimates from kinetic energy, skid marks, scuffmarks and airborne situations 

• Vehicle dynamics and motion 

• Time, distance and motion equations 

• Linear and 360-degree momentum equations 

• Center of mass calculations 

• Vehicle lamp examinations

• Pedestrian crash investigation

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level I (At-Scene) Crash Investigation School. This is a two-week school. 

Attire, Costs and Other Requirements

Students will need to bring all of their materials from Level I Crash Investigation School (including their calculator) along with note taking materials and a drafting compass. 

Dress is professional casual.

There is no cost for this training.