PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR – ARCCA will present “Reconstructing Vehicular Accidents Using Technology”

This course will discuss the crucial role that accident investigation and reconstruction play in resolving vehicle-related cases.  This discussion will focus on the new trends in accident reconstruction and the tools and technology that reconstructionist utilize throughout their investigations. Kaitlin Graham, P.E., will discuss a wide range of topics, from evidence documentation and preservation with three-dimensional laser scanners to using advanced light metering techniques to document scene illumination.  Ms. Graham will discuss incident severity and techniques such as event data recorder (EDR) imaging, component testing, and photogrammetry.  Attendees will also learn about the latest technology that accident reconstructionists have available to them  when investigating incidents. Whether it’s pioneering new 3D scanning methodologies, crisscrossing the U.S. to validate measuring technologies, or flying a drone to record a busy intersection at rush hour, reconstructionists utilize peer-reviewed and generally-accepted methodologies in their analyses.  The attendees will come to appreciate terms and principles used in accident reconstruction  such as delta-V, acceleration, and principal direction of force.  the tools and technologies will be introduced, such as Computer Modeling & Simulations, Photogrammetry and Light or conspicuity issues followed by case-studies and real-world examples.

Kaitlin Graham, P.E. is an accident reconstructions specializing in the reconstruction of motor vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle collisions.  She is certified as a Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) Tool Technician, is experienced in documenting evidence utilizing three-dimensional laser scanning, and is certified as a pilot of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) by the Federal Aviation Administration.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland (UMD).  While a student at UMD, Ms. Graham volunteered at Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department. She is accredited as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAER #5032).  She is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PE98037).