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Using Scan Data of an Accident Scene and Involved Vehicles to Assist in

Completing an Accident Reconstruction

A forensic diagramming and reconstruction software leader since 1998 A company that always strives to provide useful features to assist with your reconstruction, while understanding that our software and features are another “tool-in-the-toolbox” Focused on providing solutions that are the best fit for an agency based on needs

Accident Scenes

Crime Scenes Planning Scenes

SWAT Transit

EdgeFX Can Used for Many Different Applications

The Right Tools For The Job

• No Matter the Job, Having the Proper Tools Available Can

Save Time And Money

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The Right Tools For The Job

• No Matter the Job, Having the Proper Tools Available Can

Save Time And Money

VS

The Right Tools For The Job

• No Matter the Job, Having the Proper Tools Available Can

Save Time And Money

VS

The Right Tools For The Job

• Using the latest technology for forensic

investigations can:

• Save and agency valuable time and money

• Time saved= Money saved

• Agencies having to do more with less

• As costs increase, budgets decrease

• Example: Increasing gas prices

• Increase officer/ investigator safety

• Get in…. get out (less time spent on scene)

The Right Tools For The Job

• Using the latest technology for forensic investigations can:

• Increase agency efficiency

• Capture scene data more thoroughly resulting in

less rework

• Less mistakes due to rushing or hurrying

• Example: Pressure from DOT to open roadway

• Improve public perception

• Opening roadways more quickly

• More professional output reports

• Detailed court presentations that “tell the story”

• Gathering more detailed scene evidence results in more accurate investigations

Diagrams Can Be Created Using Several Different Methods

Freehand Drawing

Enter baseline or triangulation measurements

Using integrated satellite images

Import total station/

Photogrammetry measurement

points

Import 3D laser scan data

Accident Scene- Laser Scan

Accident Scene- Virtual Total Station Measurements within Laser Scan

Accident Scene- Virtual Total Station Measurements within Laser Scan

Accident Scene- Basic 2D Diagram Created using Laser Scan

Accident Scene- Basic 3D Diagram Created using Laser Scan

Printable Measurement Logs

Accident Scene- Using a Scanned Vehicle to Accurately Crush Model Vehicle

Scan of crushed vehicle

Virtual Total Station measurements

Crushed 3D model of scanned vehicle

Built in Tools within EdgeFX- Crush Feature

Built in Tools within EdgeFX- Crush Feature

Built in Tools within EdgeFX- Crush Feature

Built in Tools within EdgeFX- Crush Feature

Built in Tools within EdgeFX- Crush Feature

Built in Tools within EdgeFX- Crush Feature

Built in Tools within EdgeFX- Crush Feature

Crush Report Displaying Energy and BEV

Crush Report Displaying Energy and BEV

Built in Tools within EdgeFX- Momentum Tool

Built in Tools within EdgeFX- Momentum Tool

Built in Tools within EdgeFX- Momentum Tool

EdgeFX Helps “Tell the Story”

EdgeFX Helps “Tell the Story”

EdgeFX Helps “Tell the Story”

EdgeFX Helps “Tell the Story”

EdgeFX Helps “Tell the Story”

EdgeFX Helps “Tell the Story”

EdgeFX Helps “Tell the Story”

Interactive Evidence Marker System- with Integrated Photos

Access Millions of 3D Models using Trimble SketchUp

Please contact Visual Statement for more information at:

1-888-828-0383

EMAIL: info@visualstatement.com

www.visualstatement.com