Jeremiah Allen
Automotive Crash Expert
Profile
Jeremiah Allen
I am a crash reconstructionist with over a decade of law enforcement experience who has been working as a traffic homicide investigator since 2019. My work has focused on resolving complex multi-disciplinary crash investigations including digital forensics, vehicle data systems, and mobile devices.
- 15 years law enforcement experience
- Hundreds of crashes investigated
- Accredited reconstructionist
Resume
Resume
Accreditations, Certifications, and Licensure
Traffic Accident Reconstructionist
ACTAR #4659
2024 - Present
Master Peace Officer
TCOLE PID # 396052
2021 - Present
Private Investigator
Texas Department of Public Safety
2023 - Present
Police Instructor
TCOLE Basic Proficiency
2023 - Present
Employment
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
Detective / Traffic Homicide Investigator
2011 - Present
I started with T.C.S.O. in 2011 as a corrections officer, and I was promoted to deputy in 2012. I graduated top of my class in both academies. I worked as a patrol deputy from 2012-2019, then I joined the Traffic Investigations Unit in 2019. I have been a detective, crash reconstructionist, and traffic homicide investigator for seven years.
- Investigated fatal crashes, hit-and-runs, and other automotive crimes that occurred throughout a major metropolitan area including over a dozen municipalities
- Completed hundreds of crash investigations, ranging from basic crash reports to reconstruction of felony crashes
- Proactively worked to revise best practices, technologies, and investigation methods, leading to a 200-300% increase in prosecution for criminal traffic homicides
Crash Dynamics
Consultant
2025 - Present
In 2025, I was honored to join the team at Crash Dynamics to assist with field investigations, crash reconstruction, and classroom instruction. I have worked on criminal prosecution, criminal defense, and civil litigation cases with them.
Education
B.S. Business Management
Western Governor's University
2019
Professional Services
Vehicle Kinematics
Analysis of a crash using physical evidence combined with math and physics.
Crash Data Analyst
Examination and interpretation of crash data reports obtained from vehicles.
Scene Investigations
Follow up at incident scenes to identify, document, and report evidence.
Vehicle Autopsies
Detailed forensic examinations of vehicles including crash data retrieval.
Case Reviews
Cause analysis of crashes to identify negligence, recklessness, and other causes.
Professional Organizations
National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists
Member since 2022
SAE International
Member since 2022
Texas Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists
Member since 2022
Training
Training
I have 745 hours of formal training.
I have 306 hours of advanced crash reconstruction training.
Advanced Collision Investigation — 80 hours
Tim Lovett, Crash Dynamics, Southlake, TX, 2021
Accident Reconstruction —80 hours
Tim Lovett, Crash Dynamics, Southlake, TX, 2021
Energy Applications in Collision Investigation (CRUSH) — 40 hours
Tim Lovett, Crash Dynamics, Euless, TX, 2022
Bicycle/Pedestrian Collisions — 40 hours
Tim Lovett, Crash Dynamics, Hurst, TX, 2022
Commercial Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation — 40 hours
Lee Jackson, Traffic Crash Reconstruction, Fort Worth, TX, 2023
Motorcycle Collision Reconstruction — 26 hours
Lou Peck, Lightpoint Learning, Virtual, 2023
I have 184 hours of crime scene and forensic mapping training.
Forensic Mapping — 40 hours
Tim Lovett, Crash Dynamics, Grand Prairie, TX, 2019
Crime Scene Investigation (Intermediate) — 40 hours
Stephen Seabolt, Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Fort Worth, TX, 2022
CRASH GNSS Diagram, Analyze, & Deliver — 32 hours
Randall Honeycutt, Trimble Forensics, Lake Worth, TX, 2023
Leica RTC360 3D Reality Capture Solutions System — 40 hours
Joseph F. Wasko, Collision & Crime Scene Forensic Solutions, Fort Worth, TX, 2024
Leica MAP360 Pro Forensic CAD Software — 32 hours
Joseph F. Wasko, Collision & Crime Scene Forensic Solutions, Fort Worth, TX, 2024
I have 164 hours of digital forensic training used in crash reconstruction.
CDR Technician — 16 hours
Tim Seeley, Tim Seeley and Associates, Garland, TX, 2022
CDR Data Analyst — 40 hours
W. R. “Rusty” Haight, Collision Safety Institute, Dallas, TX, 2022
CDR Tool Train-the-Trainer — 8 hours
W. R. “Rusty” Haight, Collision Safety Institute, Houston, TX, 2024
Cellular Forensic Technology — 40 hours
Glenn Bard, PATCtech, Fort Worth, TX, 2021
Cell Phone Evidence: From Seizure to Courtroom — 20 hours
Glenn Bard, PATCtech, Fort Worth, TX, 2023
Video Analysis in Collision Reconstruction — 40 hours
Mark Crouch and Stephen Cash, LEVA International, Virtual, 2025
I have 40 hours of training dedicated to criminal investigations.
Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing & Advanced Interrogation — 32 hours
Tim Buckley, Reid Institute, Fort Worth, TX, 2020
Eyewitness Evidence and Identification — 8 hours
Lexipol Online Training, Virtual, 2019
Conference Attendance:
- SAE Accident Reconstruction Digital Summit – March 2022
- SAE Accident Reconstruction Digital Summit – February 2023
- World Reconstruction Exposition (WREX) – April 2023
- EDR Users’ Summit – February 2024
- SAE Accident Reconstruction Digital Summit – February 2024
- NATARI Joint Annual Conference – October 2024
- Texas Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists – October 2024
I have 51 hours of continuing education in a diverse set of topics.
- Vehicle Spin Analysis with George Meinschein, NAPARS, 2022 (2.0)
- Vehicle Dynamics with Adam Hyde, NAPARS, 2022 (2.0)
- BENDIX Pro with Tommy Sturdivan, NAPARS, 2022 (2.0)
- Crash Investigations with Anthony Bandiero, Blue to Gold, 2022 (1.0)
- Introduction to Forensic Acquisition of Mobile Devices in Accident Reconstruction with Shanon Burgess, WREX, 2023 (1.5)
- GPS Data: Sources, Analysis, and Presentation with Gary Johnson, WREX, 2023 (1.5)
- Comparison of Skidding Vehicle Drag Factor on Various Surfaces with Jenelle and Mick Hardiman, WREX, 2023 (1.5)
- The Importance of Tires in Accident Investigation with T. J. Tennent, WREX, 2023 (1.5)
- Video Analysis in Collision Reconstruction with Ben Molnar, WREX, 2023 (1.5)
- Vehicle System Forensics: Background, Data Elements, & Validation with Wesley Vandiver, WREX, 2023 (1.5)
- Working with GO Pro and GPS Data with Greg Russell, WREX, 2023 (1.5)
- The Use of Mobile Device Lidar in Collision Reconstruction with Eugene Liscio, WREX, 2023 (1.5)
- Learning Proper Methodologies by Learning from the Mistakes of Others with Jeff Muttart, WREX, 2023 (1.5)
- Automotive Test Equipment, DTCs, and Pre-Crash Data Sources with Kent Boots, WREX, 2023 (1.5)
- ADAS and Accident Reconstruction with Alan Moore, NAPARS, 2023 (2.0)
- GM Vehicle Systems and their EDRs with Don Floyd, EDR Users’ Summit, 2024 (1.5)
- FCM Data – Practical Application with Jason Chilson, EDR Users’ Summit, 2024 (1.0)
- Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) with Tim Reust and Jim Morgan, EDR Users’ Summit, 2024 (2.0)
- Heavy Vehicle EDR with Charles Getz, EDR Users’ Summit, 2024 (2.0)
- Mobile Forensics: Correlating Digital Data Between Mobile Phones, Phone Records, and Vehicle Systems with Shannon Burgess, EDR Users’ Summit, 2024 (1.5)
- Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures and EDR with Ramon Homan, EDR Users’ Summit, 2024 (1.5)
- ASCM/FCM – CDR Data Application with Tommy Beetham, EDR Users’ Summit, 2024 (1.5)
- Toyota Vehicle Control History with Russ Cassella, EDR Users’ Summit, 2024 (2.0)
- Verifying EDR Data with Chris Medwell, EDR Users’ Summit, 2024 (1.0)
- Vehicle System Forensics with Wesley Vandiver, EDR Users’ Summit, 2024 (1.5)
- Nissan Data Polarity and “Clipping” with Donald Phillips, EDR Users’ Summit, 2024 (1.0)
- Tesla CAN Bus Data with Rusty Haight, EDR Users’ Summit, 2024 (1.0)
- Approach to Drone Mapping for Accident Reconstruction with Clare Grimes, SAE Accident Reconstruction Digital Summit, 2024 (0.5)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Accident Reconstruction with Jerrod Carter, SAE Accident Reconstruction Digital Summit, 2024 (0.5)
- Horrible Crash Reconstruction; Learning from Others Mistakes with Jeffrey Muttart, NATARI Joint Annual Conference, 2024 (2.0)
- EDR Update with Rick Ruth, NATARI Joint Annual Conference, 2024 (2.0)
- Portable and Economical Scanning for Collision Reconstruction with Eugene Liscio, NATARI Joint Annual Conference, 2024 (2.0)
- Video Analysis with Josh Guthrie, NATARI Joint Annual Conference, 2024 (2.0)
- Time and Distance with Adam Hyde, NATARI Joint Annual Conference, 2024 (2.0)
Instruction
Instruction
Instructor
Tarrant County College
Adjunct Instructor, Basic Peace Officer Academy
2023 - 2025
- Seven Step Violator and Basic Crash Investigations
- Developed lesson plans, presentation, and examination materials
- Coordinated instruction with academy staff and other adjunct instructors
Crash Dynamics
Assistant Instructor, Crash Reconstruction Topics
2025 - Present
- Assisting with teaching crash reconstruction focused classes including Intermediate and Advanced Collision Investigation and Collision Reconstruction
- Annual classes averaging 20 experienced law enforcement officers becoming crash investigators
Presentations and Lectures
Crash Response and Investigation
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
2021 - Present
- Department policies, best practices, and statutes from both the Texas Transportation Code and Texas Penal Code related to automotive crash investigations
- Scene management for major crash incidents
- 2-hour lecture presented to 5-10 law enforcement officers multiple times per year
Media
Media
Media Appearances
Cases in the News
Contacts
Contacts
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