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ANDREW W. THOMAS

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

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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

  • SAE International
  • California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists
  • National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists
  • Illinois Association of Technical Accident Investigators
  • Illinois Truck Enforcement Association
Expert Testimony

Expert Testimony

Andrew has provided testimony at more than one hundred trials and depositions since 2006. His expert testimony includes both trial and deposition testimony in Illinois and Wisconsin. Please review his most recent curriculum vitae for updated information.

Presentations

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

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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Man inspecting heavy vehicle brake system

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.

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Certifications & Associations

Certifications

  • ACTAR Accredited Traffic Crash Reconstructionist #3057
  • Illinois Crash Reconstruction Specialist #PCB09480
  • Heavy Vehicle Enforcement Officer

Associations

  • National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists
  • California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists
  • Illinois Association of Technical Accident Investigators
  • Illinois Truck Enforcement Association
Expert Testimony

Expert Testimony

Nicholas has provided testimony at more than one hundred trials and depositions since 2007. Please review his most recent curriculum vitae for updated information.

Presentations

Presentations

Nicholas is a lead instructor with Northwestern University's Center for Public Safety.  Teaching students with backgrounds ranging from law enforcement to engineering, Nicholas' instruction in collision investigation and reconstruction has included both online and in-person presentations to students from the United States and abroad.

Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Nicholas has over 1,000 hours of collision investigation and reconstruction training.  Most notably:

  • Completion of the Northwestern Center for Public Safety Crash Investigation and Reconstruction Program
  • Basic and advanced heavy vehicle enforcement
  • Advanced reconstruction courses in:
    • Heavy Vehicles
    • Pedestrians & Bicycles
    • Event Data Recorder Analysis
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