When fatal vehicle accidents occur, as an investigator, you need to document the scene, record and collect evidence, take measurements and map the scene for accident reconstruction.
During your investigation, the road can be closed down for several hours delaying motorists and affecting businesses that rely on that roadway. It's imperative that you are able to work efficiently to properly investigate the scene and get the road opened back up.
In this article, we’ll examine the pain points of investigators working on dark roadways and how different types of lights can help investigators work easier, faster, and safer.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its 2020 annual traffic crash data, showing that 38,824 lives were lost in traffic crashes nationwide. That number marks the highest number of fatalities since 2007.
NHTSA
Let's break down the different lights that you can use for your accident investigations and how they can benefit you.
The Nomad 360 scene light provides 360°, area or spot beams giving you more options to fit your needs. It features a long runtime of 3-24 hours to last all the way through the night.
The 8 1/2’ maximum height extends over walls and vehicles for even illumination. The extended height also keeps the light out of your eye line for less brightness fatigue.
The Nomad lights have proved to be very useful. They are small enough to easily fit three in the collision Investigation car. They are quick and easy to put up and last for several hours. The light is consistent and well balanced for digital photography. The units are very robust and have performed well in snow and heavy rain. We have seen considerable cost savings, as we have been able to light small crash scenes using just the Nomads, rather than call out our full flood-lighting vehicle and trailer, which requires two officers to operate.
Simon Edwards, Collision Investigation Unit, Gloucestershire Constabulary
Find debris, victims or evidence from up to 1000 ft/330 m away with the powerful Breakthrough BT2+ handheld spotlight. This 90° flashlight has a concentrated 2° beam that cuts through fog and smoke so you can see further. The BT2+ features durable construction that is waterproof, impact-resistant, and fire-resistant.
The FoxFury Scout Clip Light with White and Red LEDs is a versatile clip light that serves as a utility light, task light, or safety beacon.
The compact Scout features a J-Clip that will securely attach to straps, belts, molle, or pockets for multi-wear options. Its white light, red light, and red/white flashing modes expand its potential for many different uses.
The FoxFury Rugo™ is a rugged go-anywhere lighting tool designed for various uses, including photo and video, drone visibility, search, and inspection. The Tri-Lens offers 25°, 55° and 120° beams. The Quick Swap Power Pack provides 1-6 hours of runtime.
The EXOLANDER© Drone System is a custom, adaptable frame system that provides a more stable landing platform for your drone. It allows you to mount anti-collision lights, spotlights, and payload delivery systems to your drone. Models are available for Autel, DJI, Yuneec and Skydio.
Using a full lighting solution allows traffic investigators to work faster, more safely and get better results for their investigation.
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