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2008 ARC-CSI Crash Conference
June 2-5, 2008
Las Vegas, NV
Palace Station Hotel
ACTAR CEU's: 18
Momentum and Energy: a Code 3 Case Study
Presented by: Peter Rast
Collision Forensics
Abstract:
Rules of evidence with which reconstruction experts must comply require that experts know and understand the scientific, mathematical, and engineering foundations of their opinions. In addition, an expert must be able to coherently explain those scientific and engineering principles to his clients and ultimately to a jury as well as withstand examination by opposing attorneys. This seminar will analyze a hypothetical intersection collision between a Code 3 police vehicle and a Mercedes. As part of the analysis, applicable principles and equations will be explained and developed. The seminar is not heavy in math, but knowledge of basic algebra and trigonometry are assumed. At the conclusion of the seminar, participants will understand energy and momentum principles, will know how to derive and explain several useful equations, and will be able to apply those equations for clients.
Bio
Peter Rast specializes in forensic engineering, accident reconstruction, and causation analysis. Following careers in engineering and law enforcement, Mr. Rast consults with and provides forensic engineering expertise to plaintiff and defense attorneys (civil and criminal), casualty insurance companies, and law enforcement agencies.
Mr. Rast holds a BS in Engineering, an MS in Forensic Sciences, an MBA, and is currently pursuing a PhD. He is a Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners and a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners and the American Board of Forensic Engineering and Technology. He currently serves as a member of the Advisory Board of the American Board of Forensic Engineering and Technology. Mr. Rast has extensive experience and training in specialized areas of accident reconstruction including criminal matters involving motor vehicles, low speed collisions, commercial vehicles, and pedestrian accidents. He is author or co-author of low speed collision investigation manuals and several articles on various reconstruction and investigation subjects. Mr. Rast has been involved in pre-release testing of accident reconstruction and computer aided diagraming software. He lectures in accident investigation and reconstruction, is an associate professor at Feather River College, and is licensed as a private investigator in California, Oregon, and Arizona.
