Experts - Collision Analytics, LLC

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ANDREW W. THOMAS

Owner & Principal Reconstructionist
Direct: (815) 260-3721
andrew@collisionanalyticsllc.com

Andrew W. Thomas is an ACTAR Accredited Traffic Crash Reconstructionist that specializes in the reconstruction of motor vehicle crashes. Andrew has had more than 1,300 hours of crash investigation and reconstruction training. He is an Illinois Certified Crash Reconstruction Specialist and Certified Instructor with expertise in Advanced Truck Enforcement and Crash Data Retrieval. During his 15 years in law enforcement, Andrew led the Major Crash Investigation Unit of the McHenry County(IL) Sheriff’s Office which is responsible for all major injury and fatality crash investigations. He also spent over 3 years as a full-time Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer and 10 years as a Motorcycle Officer.

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Certifications & Associations

Certifications

ACTAR Accredited Traffic Crash Reconstructionist #2828
Crash Data Retrieval Specialist
iNPUT-ACE Video Examiner
Pix4D User and Photogrammetrist
National Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician

Associations

Expert Testimony

Presentations

Andrew regularly instructs Crash Investigation and Reconstruction courses for Northwestern University's Center for Public Safety. His instruction has included both online and in-person instruction throughout the United States and Canada.

Notable presentations include:

2023 California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists 25th Anniversary Conference - South Lake Tahoe, CA
2022 Michigan Association of Traffic Accident Investigators Annual Conference - Flint, MI
2022 Illinois Association of Traffic Accident Investigators Annual Conference - Collinsville, IL
2022 Louisiana Highway Safety Commission & Department of Transportation & Development - Baton Rouge, LA
2022 Illinois Truck Enforcement Association Annual Conference
2021 California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists Annual Conference - South Lake Tahoe, CA
2021 Illinois Association of Traffic Accident Investigators Annual Conference - Springfield, IL
Asociación de Peritos en Investigación de Accidentes de Tránsito A.P.I.A.T. – Webinar 4A
Presentations to Law Enforcement personnel on the topics of
- Basic and Advanced Heavy Vehicle Enforcement
- EDR imaging and preservation
- Major Case Investigative Methods
- Light and Heavy-Vehicle Inspections
- UAV pilot and photography training
- Cellular phone and carrier record investigations
Presentations to the commercial trucking industry on the topics of
- Commercial Driver’s Licensing (CDL) laws
- Heavy vehicle equipment and loading regulations
- Incident reporting and safe driving habits

Continuing Education

Andrew has over 1,300 hours of collision investigation and reconstruction training. Most notably:

Completion of the Northwestern Center for Public Safety Crash Investigation and Reconstruction Program
Over 400 hours of Heavy Vehicle Reconstruction and Inspection training
Over 200 hours of Event Data Recorder retrieval and analysis training
Over 100 hours of Human Factors Training

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NICHOLAS M. FUNK

Associate Reconstructionist
Direct: (815) 708-4926
nicholas@collisionanalyticsllc.com

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Nicholas M. Funk is an ACTAR Accredited Traffic Crash Reconstructionist specializing in the reconstruction of motor vehicle crashes. Not only does Nicholas instruct for Northwestern University's Center for Public Safety, but he has also assisted in the development of their updated crash investigation curriculum. Nicholas' years of heavy vehicle enforcement and serving as a company's safety and compliance officer gives him a unique perspective. He has also spent more than 16 years in law enforcement and currently leads a collision reconstruction team at an Illinois sheriff's office.