Virginia's CSIs – crash scene investigators – try to determine how an accident occurred by using evidence and the laws of physics. The State Police Fatal Crash Reconstruction Team typically investigates crashes that result in fatalities. Its mission is to answer questions beyond the basic police incident report: the how and why.
Click on the interactive presentation below to learn more about how investigators try to determine a driver’s behavior and speed leading up to an accident.
STORY: Reconstructing the scene of fatal crashes
VIDEO: Sgt. Chuck Plaza lists the three main factors in fatal accidents
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Just because you don't see the purpose in the story doesn't mean someone else doesn't. Everyone has different interests and I am sure many people are interested in crime and accident scene investigations. If you don't want to read the story, DON'T. It is that simple.
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Who cares how it's done? Just tell us what we can learn from it.