Pedestrian Crossing Accident Leads to Speed Inquiry of Driver

This case involves a plaintiff who was struck by a vehicle, causing serious injuries. The plaintiff was walking his dog, and the plaintiff had to cross a road with six lanes at an intersection. While they crossed the street, a pickup truck struck the plaintiff.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

1. How fast was the truck going when it hit the plaintiff, and where did the plaintiff make an impact with the truck?

Expert Witness Response E-001113

Determining speed depends entirely on what evidence there is available, unless an ECM (blackbox) output has been obtained. Even without an ECM, there is a good probability of determining speed. I specifically handle 3D computer simulations/animations of auto versus bicycle accidents. I have more than twenty-six years of full time experience in accident reconstruction, safety, and forensic engineering. I have investigated, analyzed, and reconstructed more than three thousand accidents. I have supervised and trained many engineers and physicists in the field of forensic engineering.