Charles R. King

ACTAR Number 3526

Mr. King applies his educational experience in mechanical engineering, and more than 10 years of experience within the automotive field, to the reconstruction of traffic accidents. Mr. King’s areas of expertise include automotive diagnostics and repair, shop management, failure analysis, 12V systems, and vehicle dynamics. Mr. King is skilled in scene investigation, evidence collection and analysis from vehicles and sites, laser metrology, video analysis, photogrammetry, and engineering dynamics analysis. Drawing on his experience as a certified CAD technician, he delivers complex analyses with simplicity and clarity through powerful and detailed graphics. Mr. King is an avid peer educator and has previously taught an 80-hour course on Accident Reconstruction. He applies his proficiency with electronics, computational programming, experimental design, and prototyping to diverse research and testing projects, both for professional and academic purposes. He has investigated and assisted in the reconstruction of complex crashes involving multiple vehicles, heavy trucks, pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles. His ability to respond promptly has resulted in the preservation of critical evidence.