Pennsylvania State Police Citizens' Police Academy Hosts Accident Scene Sergeant
Auto accidents on Pennsylvania roads happen on a regular basis and it takes a confident and savvy investigator to evaluate all types of the accidents, ranging from a simple fender bender to multiple -car wrecks involving fatalities. The website timesleader.com reported that a 39-year-old patrol sergeant for the state police accident reconstruction unit at the Wyoming barracks was in Forty Fort, PA to train members of the Pennsylvania State Police Citizen’s Police Academy. In addition to his car accident expertise, he has been certified as an inspection mechanic.
The sergeant explained that following an accident, investigators must spot every tire mark and every bit of evidence along the road with paint. Accident reconstruction specialists must also, establish resistance and speed, plot out the scene, and of course write down and record everything. The sergeant stated that a state police general investigation report should include a summary, field notes, vehicles and persons involved, measurements, conclusions, and aerial shots. Prior to concluding the first part of his training, the sergeant explained how investigators can find out the speed of a vehicle involved in an accident.
No one wants to be involved in a car accident, but, unfortunately, with an ever growing number of cars on the road, the chances of it happening are somewhat high. In 2005, there were 6,159,000 auto crashes reported to law enforcement that produced 2,700,000 injuries.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury in an auto accident in Pennsylvania, make sure you have the skilled Pennsylvania car accident lawyers of Cherry, Fieger, & Marciano LLP on your side. As is evidenced by this story, the process of interpreting what has happened at the scene of an accident is a complicated process. While law enforcement officials try and do the best job they can, they are often overwhelmed with other responsibilities or limited by the time and resources they can devote to an individual case.
The attorneys at Cherry, Fieger & Marciano are knowledgeable of the law and experienced in the court system. Our attorneys have experience dealing with accident reconstructions and can rely on outside experts to help build a case on your behalf. Do not rely on the authorities’ interpretation of an accident when you know what really happened. Please call us at 1-888-684-2374 for a free in consultation.
Source article: http://www.timesleader.com/news/Math_helps_police_reconstruct_scene_11-06-2009.html
