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Michael Stogsdill

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Mike Stogsdill is an expert in accident reconstruction, event data recorders (EDR), vehicle digital forensics, and commercial vehicle rules, regulations & operations.

Mike retired from law enforcement after 18 years and now investigates and reconstructs accidents involving pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, off-highway vehicles, passenger cars, buses, and commercial vehicles. While working in law enforcement, Mike was a DUI and Accident Investigation and Reconstruction trainer for over 21 years. The training included specific instruction on applying criminal and motor vehicle laws.

Mike was previously a commercial motor vehicle safety inspector, conducting roadside safety inspections and enforcing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations. He also responded to unknown hazardous chemical environments, which required specialized training in the use of specialized personal protection equipment. As part of his duties, Mike worked closely with his employer’s risk management division to maintain compliance with standards outlined by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

Mike is a testifying expert and project manager for a variety of cases. He is also actively involved in research and development, testing, and publishing work.

Key Expertise

  • Accident Investigation
  • Traffic Accident Reconstruction
  • Commercial Vehicle Accident Investigation & Reconstruction
  • Commercial Vehicle Operations & Regulations
  • Emergency Vehicle Accident Investigation
  • Event Data Recorders
  • Infotainment & Telematics Systems
  • Vehicle Digital Forensics
  • Railroad Accident Reconstruction
  • Photogrammetry, Video Analysis
  • Critical Incidents Involving Law Enforcement

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licenses/Training

  • Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR): Full Accreditation #2268
  • Remote Pilot for Small Unmanned Aircraft System Rating, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) System®
    • Technician
    • Data Analyst
    • Technician Mentor/Trainer.
  • Berla iVE Vehicle System Forensics
  • Certified Vehicle System Forensic Technician
  • Certified Vehicle System Forensic Examiner (CVSE)
  • Commercial Vehicle Operator License Class A
    • Doubles/Triples Endorsement
    • Tanker Endorsement
  • Certified Weigher, Colorado Department of Agriculture
  • Law Enforcement Trainer (over 21 years)
  • National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Pistol Instructor
  • National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS)
  • Southwest Association of Technical Accident Investigators (SATAI)
  • Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)