ABSTRACT

Accident investigation is something of an art: there are techniques to learn and a style to develop. Over time, the techniques become individualized, influenced by the equipment being used, the types of accidents being investigated, and the set of skills one brings to the endeavor. This unique blend makes up the personal style. Sometimes, one can tell who did the investigation by the telltale footprints left behind in the file materials, at the scene, or on the vehicle.