ACTAR Accredited Traffic Crash Reconstructionist & Owner, Collision Analytics LLC
Andrew W. Thomas brings 15 years of law enforcement experience and over 1,500 hours of specialized training to crash reconstruction and investigation for attorneys and insurers throughout the Midwestern United States.
Areas of Expertise
Traffic Crash Reconstruction
Crash Investigation
Heavy Vehicle Crash Reconstruction
Pedestrian & Bicycle Crash Reconstruction
Motorcycle Crash Reconstruction
Event Data Recorder (EDR) Analysis
Crash Data Retrieval
Photogrammetry
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Cellular Site Analysis
Human Factors Analysis
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Investigation
Representative Case Experience
Multi-Vehicle Fatal Crash Investigation — Unincorporated McHenry County
Served as lead investigator on one of over 80 major crash investigations during tenure with the McHenry County Sheriff's Office Major Crash Investigation Unit, overseeing a team of six reconstructionists and seven investigators.
Heavy Vehicle Collision Reconstruction — Commercial Truck Involved
Investigated crashes involving heavy vehicles, including commercial trucks, farming implements, and trains, applying EDR data retrieval, brake system analysis, and commercial vehicle enforcement expertise.
Pedestrian & Bicycle Fatal Crash Reconstruction
Applied pedestrian and bicycle crash reconstruction methodologies, photogrammetry, and human factors analysis to determine causation in complex pedestrian and cyclist fatality cases.
Motorcycle Crash Reconstruction
Reconstructed motorcycle collisions drawing on direct experience as a law enforcement motorcycle officer, specialized training in motorcycle dynamics, and EDR and video evidence analysis.
Crash Data Retrieval & Electronic Evidence Analysis
Retrieved and analyzed event data recorder (EDR) data from light and heavy vehicles, including ADAS and telematics systems, to establish pre-crash vehicle behavior and speeds for use in litigation.
Cellular Site Analysis in Traffic Crash Investigation
Integrated cellular site analysis and mobile device evidence with physical crash scene evidence to assess driver distraction and reconstruct vehicle movements prior to impact.
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