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Re: Pedestrian - 1982 Dodge pickup accident

Zygmunt M. Gorski (gorski@golden.net)
Mon, 26 Jan 1998 14:05:47 -0500 (EST)

Before comments can be made, it appears there is something wrong with your
measurements regarding the vehicle final rest position. You indicate the
left-front tire is about 64 feet south of the reference and the right-front
tire is about 52 feet from the reference. The distance between the two tires
would be about 12 feet (3.66 metres). Also, take another look at the lateral
measurements (distance from curb) of the tires to make sure these are
correct.

Your measurements of the skid-marks seem to suggest a convergence of the
two front tires as the marks are made. Although this may not be unusual
(rotation while skidding) it would save us some confusion if you could
re-examine these numbers. The track width appears awfully wide (about
6.9 feet or 2.1 metres)at the beginning of the marks. You would be
suggesting the Pick-up has a track width greater than a typical transport,
road tractor. Who took the measurements?
Zygmunt M. Gorski
gorski@golden.net

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