Mr. Mink's work at ESi focuses on vehicle crash investigations and analyses, including the retrieval and analysis of vehicle crash data, and vehicle crash reconstructions. He earned a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science degree, Cum Laude, in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Toledo.
Before joining ESi, he was employed as a mechanical engineer by Navistar, Inc., an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of trucks and buses. Initially, while working in Navistar’s Applied Mechanics Laboratory, he conducted numerous tests and analyses pertaining to the performance, strength, or durability of various heavy truck systems and components, including cab structure, occupant seating, occupant restraint systems, and various chassis components.
Mr. Mink is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Indiana and Ohio and an SAE-certified accident reconstructionist.
Areas of Expertise
Publications
- Dictionary of Vehicle Accident Reconstruction and Automotive Safety, SAE International, December 2023
- Videogrammetry in Vehicle Crash Reconstruction with a Moving Video Camera, SAE Technical Paper, January 2018
- Nonlinear Optimization in Vehicular Crash Reconstruction, SAE Int. J. Trans. Safety, January 2015
Case Studies
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Analysis Reveals Driver Never Applied Brakes
Crash data retrieved from the van’s Powertrain Control Module, when analyzed with scene scan data and evidence, refuted Plaintiff’s sworn testimony regarding her actions leading up to the crash and led to the court granting Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgement and dismissing Plaintiff’s Complaint
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Minivan Collides with Train
A minivan was crossing a set of multiple railroad tracks after a train had backed across the crossing on the near track and was subsequently struck by a through train traveling in the opposite direction on the far track.
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Analysis of ECM Data Showed Truck Driver Properly Maneuvered on an Icy Roadway
A truck driver lost control of his tractor-trailer on an undivided, multi-lane highway after unexpectedly encountering black ice while descending a grade at night.
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Motorcyclist Wouldn’t Have Crashed If He Hadn’t Been Speeding
Contrary to the motorcyclist’s testimony, reconstruction of the crash showed that the motorcycle was traveling 20-29 mph over the posted speed limit when the crash occurred.
