2026 WATAI Fall Conference – October 27-29, 2026
0800 to 1700 at 900 Oakesdale Ave SW, Renton, WA 98057
- Tuesday October 27
- Overview
- Wednesday October 28
- Crash testing
- Thursday October 29
- Case studies, pitfalls of bad scene data/evidence collection, and review of previous day’s crash tests
- WATAI elections
NAPARS ZOOM Training Sessions – see https://napars.org/events
NAPARS Zoomie: Tesla Florida Court Case Review
When: Friday, 14 Aug 2026 12:00 – 14:00 (EDT) Location Worldwide via Zoom Spaces left1393
TIME: 12 noon – 2pm EDT (GMT-4, or 9am-11am Pacific Daylight Time)
COST: Free for NAPARS members; $6 for non-members
ACTAR: This event will be submitted for ACTAR CEU consideration. If approved, accredited attendees should be ready with the i-Attend app to sign in, per the instructions on the ACTAR website: https://actar.org/assets/i-attend.pdfAll attendees will be able to request an attendance certificate during the show. The show will be recorded and put in the Reference Library along with various supporting material, including the PowerPoint slides.
ABSTRACT: Alan Moore will share details from last year’s Benavides v Tesla trial, which introduced some new forensic evidence sources to the courtroom, raised the question of whether driver or partially automated vehicle is at fault, resulted in a significant verdict and may result in a public release of a manufacturer’s confidential documents. Topics will include:
- Basic facts of the crash Available reconstruction data Tesla’s initial data production FHP investigation Digital extraction Digital data analysis Tesla discovery issues Trial proceedings
SPEAKER: Alan B. Moore is a mechanical engineer and principal of A.B. Moore Forensic Engineering (https://www.abmoore.com). He specializes in vehicle accident reconstruction, vehicle design analysis, and mechanical engineering consulting.
Mr. Moore holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, a Board-Certified Forensic Engineer, and an ACTAR-certified accident reconstructionist. His past experience includes two decades of accident reconstruction and automotive engineering. He previously worked at Ford Motor Company as a design engineer on the Ford Expedition an excursion. Mr. Moore also serves as a high-performance driving coach for aspiring race car drivers through the Porsche Club of America.
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Passenger Vehicle Forensic Mechanical Inspection for Collision Investigators – September 21-25, 2026
0800 to 1700 at 1111 Israel Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98501
CURRICULUM TOPICS
- Proper forensic investigation methods
- Industry standard terminology
- Research techniques
- Technical report writing
Hands-on work with damaged vehicles, including:
- Brake systems
- Suspension system
- Throttle system
- Wheel systems
- Steering system
https://registration.nucps.northwestern.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=4650
Foundations of Human Factors & Crash Reconstruction
September 28 – October 2
$1,200.00
Join our renowned, 5-day live, virtual course designed to equip crash reconstruction professionals with the scientific foundation and practical tools needed to accurately interpret driver behavior. Taught by expert instructor Tim Maloney, this 35-hour program moves beyond simple assumptions, enabling you to provide data-driven, evidence-based opinions in your professional casework.
What You Will Learn
This course provides clear, accessible instruction through structured modules, focusing on integrating human-factors science directly into real crash reconstruction work.
- Core Definitions and Onset Principles: Establish a rigorous vocabulary and understanding of the foundational concepts of event sequencing.
- Hazard Anticipation & Early Detection Concepts: Deconstruct the critical time windows involved in a driver’s pre-crash awareness and reaction.
- Intro to Nighttime Visibility & Lighting Documentation: Learn the basics of human visual constraints in low-light conditions and proper scene documentation techniques.
- Basics of Walking Speeds, Acceleration Profiles, and Lane-Change Behavior: Gain practical data and methods for modeling pedestrian and driver movement.
- Practical Time–Distance and Human-Factors Analysis: Master techniques for applying scientific principles directly to reconstruction calculations and scenarios.
- Foundational Analysis of Distraction, Fatigue, and Impairment: Understand the mechanisms and measurable effects of key driver performance degraders.
- Research on Why Drivers Do, or Do Not, Pull into Traffic: Review current literature on driver decision-making in intersection and merging scenarios.
- A Scientific Foundation for Advanced Human-Factors Casework: Build the necessary knowledge base to pursue more complex and specialized human-factors analysis.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for investigators, reconstructionist, and analysts who are starting a scientifically rigorous practice or seeking to strengthen the human-factors component of their existing work.
Daily Class and Lunch Schedule
| Time Zone | Start Time | Lunch Break (Start) | Lunch Break (End) | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PST (West Coast) | 7:00 AM | 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
| CST (Central) | 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| EST (East Coast) | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| GMT/UK | 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
Contact
Please contact Matthew Muttart at mmuttart@driverreseachinstitute.com for more information. Add to calendar
Details
- Start:September 28
- End:October 2
- Cost:$1,200.00
Venue
- ZOOM LINK
Organizer
- Jeffery Muttart Ph.D, Swaroop Dinakar, and Tim Maloney
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Course Fee
$1,200.00
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Foundations of Human Factors & Crash Reconstruction | Driver Research Institute
- DATE: 13 Nov 2026 12:00 – 14:00 (EST) Location Worldwide via Zoom Spaces left1359
- TIME: 12 noon – 2pm EST (GMT-5, or 9am-11am Pacific Time)
- COST: Free for NAPARS members; $6 for non-members
- ACTAR: This event has been approved by ACTAR for 2 CEUs. Attendees should have the i-Attend app on their phone to sign in during the presentation. All attendees will be able to request an attendance certificate during the show. The show will be recorded and put in the Reference Library along with various supporting material.
- ABSTRACT: The Bendix Data Recorder in some heavy trucks is one of the best data systems out there! More details coming in due time.SPEAKER: Matt DiSogra is a familiar name to most folks working in the heavy vehicle Event Data Recorder (HVEDR) space. Not only has he given presentations at events around the country (including NAPARS), he instructs an SAE class specifically focussed on accessing and interpreting HVEDR data. He runs the EDR services at https://www.deltavinc.com/ We are excited to have him join us to discuss the BDR!
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Next ACTAR Exam:
October 1, 2026 – 0800 – Everett PD
Everett Police South Precinct, 1121 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, WA 98208
Application Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 2, 2026
Exam Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
In-Person Training (out of state)
September 14-18, 2026 – Allentown, PA – IPTM Applied Physics for the Traffic Crash Investigator – John Daily & Wade Bartlett
October 20-22, 2026 – Ocean City, MD – 2026 Joint Conference hosted by NAPARS
April 13-15, 2027 – Brookfield, WI – 2027 Symposium on EDR Research and Training