Articles

Articles we've written over the years

Road crashes are rarely simple events. Behind every collision lies a complex interaction of human behaviour, vehicle dynamics, roadway design, environmental conditions, and decision-making under pressure. Understanding what truly happened requires more than assumptions or speculation. It requires careful investigation, evidence, and scientific analysis.

Over the years, I have written extensively about crash investigation, forensic evidence, transport risk, and road safety. These articles explore a wide range of topics, from real incidents and major transport events to the science of crash reconstruction, the reliability of modern evidence sources, and the legal issues that arise when collisions are investigated in court.

Some articles focus on the forensic methodology used to reconstruct collisions and identify contributing factors. Others examine common misconceptions about crashes, such as assumptions about speeding, brake failure, or driver behaviour. Several articles address emerging technologies such as telematics, CCTV analysis, and drone mapping, and how these tools are changing modern investigations.

The collection also includes guidance for legal professionals, insurers, fleet operators, and the general public. Topics range from expert witness evidence and insurance disputes to transport crime, commercial fleet risk, and practical advice for drivers after a collision.

Taken together, these articles aim to provide deeper insight into how road crashes are investigated, how evidence should be interpreted, and how better understanding can improve safety, accountability, and decision-making.

Explore the categories below to read articles that examine crash investigation, road safety, transport risk, and the forensic science behind serious collisions.

The Boksburg LPG Tanker Explosion

The Role of IBF Investigations in Commercial Disputes.

Why Commercial Road Crashes Must Be Investigated Properly.

Truck Hijackings, Crime, and Road Safety.

Is Your Motor Claim Repudiation Really Justified?

Repudiation of Car Insurance Claims and Crash Investigation.

What Are the Best Photographs to Take at the Scene of a Road Crash?

The Importance of Accident Scene Investigations in Legal Cases.

How to Choose an Accident Investigator.

Choosing a Crash Scene Reconstructionist.

Collision Advice.

Forensic Awareness.

Collision Investigation and Brake Failure.

Critical Mass: Mistakes “Accident Investigators” Make.

Expert Witness Mistakes to Avoid.

How Accurate Is Speed Analysis from CCTV and Downloaded Data?

How Reliable Are GPS Tracker Reports When It Comes to Speeding?

Speeding and the Forensic Analysis of Speed in Crash Investigation.

Res Ipsa Loquitur: When Facts Are Said to “Speak for Themselves.”

Who Should Swerve, and Where, to Avoid a Head-On Collision in the Same Lane?

Wrong-Side Driver Collisions and How to Avoid Them.

Are We Doing Enough Road Safety Research?

Corruption and Fleet Operations: Can You Protect Yourself?

Crash Risk Mitigation: Where Training Actually Fits.

Crime Scene Investigation: The Polokwane Explosion.

Hijacking Recovery Agents: Are They Involved?

How Do Seatbelts Save Lives?

Is Your Motor Claim Repudiation Really Justified?

Lighting and Safe Driving.

Pedestrian Collisions at Night.

Road Traffic Collision Investigation, Risk Mitigation or “Operational Expense?”

Rollover Crashes, Crash Reconstruction, and Safer Driving.

Safe Driving with Trucks in the Mountains.

Social Media: Can It Reduce Risk?

The Importance of Accident Scene Investigations in Legal Cases.

When Drivers Become Passengers.