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Michael Stogsdill

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Michael "Mike" Stogsdill is an expert in accident reconstruction, event data recorders (EDR), vehicle digital forensics, and commercial vehicle rules, regulations & operations with experience spanning the United States and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

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 trained in DUI and Accident Investigation and Reconstruction for over 21 years, specializing in applying criminal and motor vehicle laws. Today, Mike continues to train law enforcement in accident reconstruction and event data recorder technology

Mike was previously a commercial motor vehicle safety inspector, conducting roadside inspections and enforcing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. He also responded to unknown hazardous chemical environments, which required specialized training in the use of personal protective equipment. As part of his duties, Mike worked closely with his employer’s risk management division to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and FMCSA standards. Mike provided instruction to municipal employees seeking commercial driver licenses and was certified as a 3rd Party CDL Skills Tester for the State of Colorado, administering skills tests and compliance training for municipal CDL holders.

Mike is a testifying expert and project manager for a variety of cases, having testified numerous times in depositions and trials involving both criminal and civil matters. He is also actively involved in research and development, testing, and publishing work.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Northern Colorado, with an emphasis on Criminal Justice.

Key Expertise

  • Accident Investigation
  • Traffic Accident Reconstruction
  • Commercial Vehicle Accident Investigation & Reconstruction
  • Commercial Vehicle Operations, Regulations & Equipment
  • 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
  • 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)