Collision Investigation & Reconstruction

There to be seen

How human vision works, and its relevance in an collision investigation when a driver is temporarily unable to see their surroundings.
Read More »

Using video enhancement to reveal critical clues in ‘fail to stop’ collisions

How video enhancement can reveal essential information about the events of a collision by transforming blurry images
Read More »

Case study: Equine collision investigation

An unusual case involving a horse and rider in a road collision, in which TRL's expert witness testimony earned praise from the judge
Read More »

Driving with a person trapped under your vehicle: would you know?

Dr Richard Lambourn looks at the factors involved in a very rare event and describes the physics involved which would provide evidential guidance to a
Read More »

Motorsports and leisure sports incidents

Motorsports incidents are rare, but many of the same techniques are applied in investigations.
Read More »

Different approaches to supporting victims: how collision investigators work across industries to provide answers

The collision investigator's role in getting justice for the victim, supporting the victim's needs in a civil process, and contributing to research to prevent future
Read More »

Who was on the wrong side of the road?

Two vehicles collide head on. How can collision investigators tell who was on the right/wrong side of the road at the time of a collision?
Read More »

Audio analysis in collision investigation: the often-overlooked aspect of video footage

Audio recordings are often overlooked as evidence but can help draw important conclusions when investigating a collision, particularly when used alongside video footage
Read More »

Reflecting on the historic pioneering approaches of TRL

Reflections on TRL’s role in the investigation of the fatal collision involving Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Al Fayed and the pioneering approach which
Read More »

Human Factors in Collision Investigation

Some of the factors that make us human influence our driving behaviour. This article explores how an investigator makes use of this in collision reconstructions.
Read More »