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The following relates to the admissibility and upcoming
standardization of crash data retrieval:


Illinois – Criminal Case

Illinois v. Carone, Kane County Circuit Court, Case No. 03-CF-515 (2005)

This was a bench trial where crash data retrieval evidence was introduced by the Kane
County State’s Attorney’s Office. Based partly on the crash data collected, the court found
the defendant guilty on 10 counts that included reckless homicide, reckless homicide of an
unborn child and a traffic violation for causing the crash.


Illinois Appellate - Civil Case


Bachman, et al, v. General Motors Corp., Uftring Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Delphi Automotive
Systems and Delco Electronics Systems, Illinois App. Ct., 4th Dist., No. 4-01-0237,
Appeal from Circuit Court of Woodford County, Case No. 98L21 (2002)

This is an appellate decision which found that crash data and its respective collection was
not new or novel and met the Frye standard for admissibility. The crash data collected was
admitted into evidence in the civil trial. During the initial jury trial, crash data was used to
prove that the vehicle’s airbag and restraint systems functioned properly, contrary to the
allegation brought by the plaintiff. A finding was entered for the defendant and against the
plaintiff. To read the full ruling, click here.


Federal Ruling

NHTSA 49 Part 563 (August 2006)

This Federal requirement will standardize the crash data recorded in all vehicles
manufactured after September 1st, 2010. Any North American vehicles equipped with
recording devices after that date, regardless of make or model, will be required to make
their crash data available to the public.  To read the full ruling, click here.
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