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This is a recording from 2025 of the WV LTAP's Work Zone Traffic Control class. The entire class should take approximately 6 hours to complete. With the growing number of claims against roadway agencies, accident crash investigation and the reconstruction process are key elements of effective risk management. The on-scene personnel must be aware of reconstruction data needs required for a successful defense or resolution of a claim. Understanding the capabilities and limitations of accident reconstruction will prepare agency attorneys to better evaluate a claim's validity. At-scene and after-accident investigation and data collection are discussed. Collection techniques for roadway, vehicle, and other crash-related data are described, and common reconstruction techniques and their applications are reviewed. OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the class, attendees should be able to: Understand what crash reconstruction can and cannot do. Identify key crash data to be collected at the scene and after the crash. Be familiar with the common reconstruction techniques and their underlying assumptions and limitations. AUDIENCE This class should be of interest to engineers, technicians, public works directors, law enforcement personnel, claims investigators, attorneys, and other roadway personnel with responsibilities in traffic safety related areas.