ORLANDO, Fla. – When we hear about a serious crash, especially one that ends in tragedy, there’s a special kind of investigator who steps in — a Traffic Homicide Investigator. But what exactly do they do?
Think of them like detectives for deadly crashes. These investigators are specially trained to figure out exactly how a crash happened and whether someone is at fault.
It’s not just about smashed cars and broken glass. They’re collecting evidence, taking detailed measurements, checking vehicle data, and even reconstructing the crash down to the second.
They look at everything from skid marks to weather conditions and road design. Sometimes, they’ll even download data from a car’s “black box” to see how fast someone was going or if the brakes were used.
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Traffic homicide investigators often work long hours in tough conditions — rain, heat, or even in the middle of the night — all to make sure no detail is missed.
Why does it matter? Because their work helps provide answers to families, and in some cases, brings justice. It also helps make our roads safer by showing us what went wrong and how we can prevent it from happening again.