Garrick F. Mitchell, PE

ACTAR Number 1360

Mr. Mitchell graduated Magna cum laude from Rice University with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1993 and a M.S. degree in 1995. Since joining Rimkus in 2000, Mr. Mitchell has reconstructed hundreds of vehicle accidents involving cars, trucks, buses, farm equipment, motorcycles, ATV’s, forklifts, bicycles, and pedestrians. He mechanically inspects vehicles, performs site inspections, and gathers and analyzes pertinent data including police reports, photographs, video, driver/witness statements and depositions, weather data, cargo securement, and traffic signal sequence and timing. He is trained and experienced in reconstruction technologies including digital site mapping and the collection and application of Event Data Recorder (EDR) information from cars and trucks.

Mr. Mitchell is qualified to deliver deposition and trial testimony of his findings and has given testimony in Federal and multiple State Courts.

Mr. Mitchell is an avid bicyclist and an expert in bicycle design, fabrication, assembly, and maintenance. He has been a licensed bicycle racer since 1989 and has won multiple state championships. He has ridden over 140,000 miles on- and off-road and has deep insight into the interactions between bicycles and other vehicles.