Crash Data Retrieval GM – Ford vehicles Trucking Accidents

Case Evaluation Vehicle Products Liability / Vehicle Assessment / Defects Vehicle Fire Testing

EW #1459 received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry in 1971 and has been investigating and reconstructing accidents for the past twenty (20) years. During that period, he continued his education and training through the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). This organization provides the most peer reviewed literature and training with regards to vehicles and accident reconstruction. Engineering and reconstruction of accidents is primarily taught through SAE and various Accident Reconstruction seminars conducted throughout the United States. The Texas Accident Reconstruction Association as well as the National Accident Reconstruction Association also provides training and literature for the Accident Reconstructionist. The National Fire Protection Association, International Association of Arson Investigators, National Association of Fire Investigators and various Chapters of Accident Reconstruction and Fire Investigation also provide training and technology in the field of vehicle accident reconstruction. In addition to these training organizations, he has also received training through the Texas A & M Extension Service related to Accident Reconstruction, including Advanced Accident Reconstruction. Since none of the University Engineering Degreed programs offer education or training in Accident Reconstruction or Fire Science Technology, this education must be obtained through the various organizations listed in his Curriculum Vitae. EW #1459 currently teaches vehicle fire investigation at Eastern Kentucky University, which is one of the few universities offering a degree in Fire Science Technology. He currently works on the SAE Accident Reconstruction Committee and the Vehicle Fire Task Force Committee, which is a part of the revisions committee for the vehicle section of NFPA 921.

B.S., Biology/Chemistry, New Mexico Highlands University, 1971

Undergraduate and Graduate Courses (60 Hours), Texas A & M University, 1973

Advanced Accident Reconstruction, Texas A & M (80 Hour Course), 1993

CFEI, Certified Fire Explosion Investigator

CFII, Certified Fire Investigator Instructor

CVFI, Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator

U.S. Army 1971-1974

Surgical Research, Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Medical and Veterinary Team, Fort Benning, GA

Veterinary Team, K-9 unit, Viet Nam

Surgical Research, William Beaumont Army Medical Center

College Station Police Department, Reserve Officer, 1985 to 1990

Police Academy Training-Accident Investigation, Routine Patrol

September 1996 to Present Auto Fire & Safety Consultants, Inc.