Education
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
Data Analytics Professional Program
Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah
Contact Information
Cell: (561) 589-9009
Tyler@focusforensics.com
Salt Lake City Office
51 West Center Street, Suite 317
Orem, UT 84057
Tyler S. Munson
—Consultant
Professional Profile
Mr. Munson is a consultant with over 20 years of experience and training in the investigation and analysis of vehicle collisions and other transportation safety related incidents. He has completed field investigations and vehicle inspections throughout the United States and in several international locations. He has inspected, analyzed, and reconstructed hundreds of collision and rollover accidents involving commercial trucks, buses, motorcycles, and passenger vehicles.
Mr. Munson utilizes the latest technology to collect and preserve physical evidence and electronic data. He has extensive experience in passenger vehicle electronic data retrieval systems including Bosch CDR, Hyundai (EDR), Kia (EDR), Tesla and Toyota Techstream; commercial vehicle Engine Control Module (ECM) data extraction systems, 3D laser scanning, handheld LiDAR scanning, total station laser mapping, small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) 3D mapping, 3D modeling, forensic photography, photogrammetry, video analysis, and visual demonstratives using proven scientific methodologies and advanced technology.
Work Experience
Focus Forensics, LLC
Consultant: 2022-Present
Collision Safety Engineering
Associate: 2011-2022
Germane Engineering
Associate: 2000-2011
Benson Engineering
Technician: 1998-2000
Licensure and Professional Certification
Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft System
Federal Aviation Administration
Publications
Germane, G.J., Munson, T.S., Munson, K.C., “Side Impact Motor Vehicle Structural Characteristics from Crash Tests,” Society of Automotive Engineers 2003-01-0495. 2003
Professional Development
Focus Forensics, LLC
Transportation Engineering and Accident Reconstruction Insights, 2024
- Human Factors for Driver Response
- Traffic Signal Design and Operation
- Transportation Engineering Sight Distance
Standards - Automotive Mechanical Systems and Data
Acquisition - Photogrammetric Methods
- Video Analysis with Telemetry Data
- LIDAR Scanning and Data Processing
- Virtual Crash Applications for Simulation
and Animation - PC Crash Applications for Steering and
Yaw Rate - Expert Testimony Regulations and
Standards - Commercial Vehicle EDR Data Extraction
and Analysis - Vehicle EDR Systems for Toyota and
General Motors
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Accessing and Interpreting Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders, 2023
- Advanced Applications of Heavy Vehicle EDR Data, 2023
World Reconstruction Exposition (WREX)
- World Reconstruction Exposition (WREX), 2023