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MAIT SUPPLEMENTAL
This investigation was conducted by the California Highway
Patrol (CHP) Inland DivisionMultidisciplinary Accident
Investigation Team (MAIT).
MAIT PERSONNEL:
Sergeant L. Berns, lD 15244,Inland Division MAIT Team
LeaderOfficer M. Seruga, ID 1331l, Inland Division MAIT
Investigator*Officer D. Finn, ID 13602,Inland Division MAIT
InvestigatorOfficer J. Cafter, ID 14979,Inland Division MAIT
Associate Investigator (Riverside CHP)MCS-I S. Turner, ID Al
l2l2,Inland Division MAIT InvestigatorxDenotes primary
investigator
SUBPOBNAS FOR MAIT PERSONNBL SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
California Highway PatrolInland Division MAIT847 East Brier
DriveS an B ernardino, Cal ifo rnia 92408 -2837
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1900
NCtC
9855
OFFICER ID
16889 98s5-20rs-2306
NUMBER MAIT CASE NUMBER
IL-045-15
Attention: Sergeant L. Berns
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP 55BDDATE OF COLLISION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NCIC
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OFFICER ID
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NUMtshR MAIT CASE NUI\,IBER
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FACTS
INTRODUCTION
ENVIRONMENTALGENERAL DESCRIPTIONTRAFFIC ENGINEERINGWEATHER
CONUTIONS AND LIGHTING
HUMAN FACTORSDzuVER BERTA OREI-I-aNA
OccupaNrsOCCUPANT INJUzuES
PHYSICAL EVIDENCEPHYSICAL EVIDENCE LOCATIONS AND
DESCRIPTIONS
POINTS oF RESTSPHYSICAL EVIDENCE DIECNAIvT
VEFIICLE DESCRIPTION AND DAMAGEVEHTcLE #1 (Tovora Yants)VEHTcLE
#2 (ToYorA SoLARA)
VEHICLE CoNTRoI MODULES
MECHANICAL INSPECTIONVEHTCLE #1 (ToYorA YARIS)
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EVIDENCE LoG
ANALYSIS aNn OTNTON
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE ANALYSISVIDEO ANALYSISVF,HICI,E FACTORS
MECHANICAL ANALYSISIupactANar-vstsCONTnOIMODULES
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
HUVAN FACTORSVELOCITY ANALYSIS
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M. SERUGAM. SERIJGAM. SERUGA
M. SERUGAM. SERUGAM. SERUGA
M. SERUGAM. SERUGA
M. SERUGA
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M. SERUGA
M. SERUGA
M. SERUGAM. SERUGA
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MAIT CASE NUIVBER
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OFFICER ID
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ANALYSIS AND OPINION
DYNAMICS DIAGRAMAREAS OF IMPACT
Cor-lrsroN SEQUENCE
CONCLUSIONS
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MAIT CASE NUI\4BER
rL-04s-159855
NCrC OFFICER ID
r6889
ltME (2400)
1900
CHP 558D
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
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FACTS
Introduction
December 31,2015,at approximately 1903 hours, the CHP Inland
Communications Center and
Ontario Police began receiving 9l I calls of an injury traffrc
collision on Vineyard Avenue andInterstate 10. The collision
involved a2015 Toyota Yaris, driven by Ms. Berta Orellana, and
a2007
Toyota Solara, driven by Mr. Anthony Flores. Ms. Orellana,
claiming unintended acceleration and
the inability to stop her vehicle, exited eastbound Interstate
l0 to Vineyard Avenue at a high rate ofspeed. Mr. Flores was
traveling slowly or stopped facing in a northerly clirection
r,vithin the #3 lane
of Vineyard Avenue. The front of the Toyota Yaris impacted the
left side of the Toyota Solara. Allfour ocóupants of the Toyota
Solara and the left rear occupant of the Toyota Yaris sustained
fatal
injuries. The remaining three occupants of the Toyota Yaris
sl-lstained major to moderate injuries.
Initially, Ontario Police Department personnel responded to
handle the investigation. Dr"rring the
course of their investigatioÀ, at 2022hovrs. Ontario Police
requested CHP response as they believed
the incident initiated on the off-ramp. Units and supervisors
from the Rancho Cucamonga Area ofthe CHP responcled and assumecl
investigative responsibility. Officer S. Wainwright, ID 16889,
wasassigned ur ih" primary investigating offrcer. Due to the
circumstances surrounding this collision,
the Inland Division Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation
Team (MAIT) was requested to
respond and assist with the investigation.
MAIT consists of investigators with specialized skills and
training in accident reconstruction, trafficengineering and
automotive servicing and mechanics. Team personnel apply their
specific skills in
order to analyze the human, environmental and mechanical factors
involved to determine theulderlyirig aðcident and injury causes.
The following investigation details MAIT's findingsregarding this
traffic collision.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARÍMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVEST¡GATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
rL-045-159855
NCtC OFFICER ID
16889
NUMBER
98ss-2015-2306
|ME (2400t
1900
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FACTS
lntroduction
Notification
On Decemb er 31,2015, the following Inland Division MAIT
personnel responded to the scene
Sergeant L. BernsOfficer D. FinnOfficer J. CarterMCS-I S.
Turner
The following Inland Division MAIT personnel assisted in this
investigation at a later date:
Officer M. Seruga
Issues
Inland Division MAIT conducted a limited investigation that
included the following:
l. Scene environment2. Physical evidence identification and
analysis3. Damage assessment and analysis4. Mechanical assessment
and analysis5. Analysis and opinions of causation
Thror"rghout this report, unless otherwise indicated, all times
and measurements were approximate.
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russelhSticky NoteWhen and who is this officer?
russelhSticky NoteDo they go back and evaluate from time when
Car was picked up at Avis? Do they have any Avis reports? How long
and how much was the car driven after they rented it earlier during
the day?
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
OFFICER ID
16889 9855-2015-2306
NUIMBER MAIT CASE NUMBER
IL-045-15
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NCIC
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FACTS
Environmental
General Description
The collision scene was located on Vineyard Avenue from
Interstate 10 eastbound, in the city ofOntario, within the county
of San Bernardino, California (Figre I).
Figurel-LocationMaP
Interstate 10 was a designated east-west highway that traversed
the southern portion of the state,
traveling through the counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino,
and Riverside. At the scene of thecollision, Interstate l0 was
generally aligned in a west by southeast direction. For the purpose
ofthis investigation, all direction references will reflect the
designated east-west alignment. VineyardAvenue was a north-south
city roadway that traversed over Interstate 10. This segment of
VineyardAvenue terminated at the northern edge of the Ontario
International Airport. Vineyard Avenuecontinued north through the
cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga.
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MAIT CASE NU|llBER
IL-045-15
NUMBER
98ss-2015-2306
rtME (2400\
1900 9855
NCIC OFFICER ID
16889
SIATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTI\,4ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTID¡SCIPL¡NARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP 55BD oPt 065 use
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FACTS
Environmental
General Description
Interstate 10 was a California Department of Transportation
maintained highway' The mainline for
eastbound consisted of four travel lanes and one High
Occr"rpancy Vehicle (HOV) lane. The
roadway surface of the mainline and adjoining inside and outside
shoulders were composed ofPortland cement concrete. A single lane
off-ramp ascended from the mainline and branched intothree lanes
that terminated at the intersection with Vineyard Avenue. The
off-ramp was composed
of asphalt concrete. Raised concrete and asphalt curbs bordered
the north ancl south edges' The
pavement surfaces were in good repair and fully furnctional
(FigtLre 2).
Figure 2 - Off-rump' Interstute 10 eustbound to Vineyarel
Avenue
VineyarclAvenue was a city of Ontario Department of Public Works
maintained highway' VineyardAvenue northbor"rnd consisted of three
through traffic lanes approaching Interstate l0 (Figure
3).Southbound consisted of two through lanes south of the
intersection and two through lanes and one
leftturn lane (to Interstate l0 eastbound) north of the
intersection. Raised concrete curbs borcleredthe east and west
edges. Dirt and vegetation landscaping was located at the
south-west corner of the
intersection, adjacent to the ln-N-Out Burger property boundary.
A Mobile gas station and U-HaulNeighborhood Dealer were located at
the southeast corner of the intersection'
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Figwe 3 -Vineyurd Avenue, sotttlt of Intetstute 10
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I\4AIT CASE NUMBER
IL-045-1598s5-2015-2306
NUMBEROFFICER ID
16889
Itut t2400j
1900
NCtC
985s
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
NII U ITI OI SCI PLI NARY ACCI DENT I NVESTIGATION TEAM
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FACTS
Environmental
Traffrc Engineering
Roaclr,vay Horizontal and Vertical Al i enments
Interstate 10, from Grove Avenue, was on a 6,000-foot segment of
an 8,700-foot long tangent until it
reached the beginning of a 2,763-foot curve to the left with a
radius of 7 ,07 | feet. The off-ramp toVineyard Aveñge began with a
913-foot tangent section, then a 1 85-foot long curve to the left
with a
radius of 500 feet. The total ramp length was 1,098 feet (to the
centerline of Vineyard Avenue).
From a point on the 3-lane ru*p io its termination at the
crosswalk, the roadway was on a positive 3
percent ascending grade.
Vineyard Avenue, heacling nofth to its intersection with
Interstate 10, was on a positive 5 percent
ur..nding grade. Cross-slopes varied from 2 to 3 percent from
the median to the respective outside
curb edge along Vineyard Avenue for north and southbound travel
lanes.
Pavement Del on and Sisnins
The traflc lanes for all routes approaching the intersection
were delineated by painted broken whitestripes. A yellow painted
meclian separated the northbound and southbound lanes of
Vineyard
Avån¡re (sóuth of its intersection with lnterstate 10). On the
off-ramp, the left shoulder was
clelineated by a solid yellow stripe and the right shoulder was
delineated by a solid white stripe'
Directional white arrór,vs were puint.d on the roadway
approaching the intersection with Vineyard
Avenue. Existing pavement legends were painted on the pavement
surface with thermoplastic
material paint, wére retro-refleõtive, standard in size and
shape, and installed per the Manual ofUniformed Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD) standards.
Traffic Controls
The intersection of Interstate l0 eastbound and Vineyard Avenue
was controlled by a three-way
traffìc actuated signal system that was designed for four demand
phases. The traffìc control system
consisted of pole mounied tri-phase signals for each of the
three directions of travel. The left turn
phase movement for southbound Vineyard Avenue (to Interstate l0
eastbound) was controlled by a
dedicated tri-phase arrow signal.
russelhSticky Notephotos from Google 5% incline??
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MAIT CASE NUI\4BER
rL-04s-159855-2015-2306
NUIVIBERNCIC
9855
OFFICER ID
16889
TtME (2400\
1 900
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
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FACTS
Environmental
Traffic Engineering
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Speed Limit
lnterstate 10 was regulated by the 65 miles per hour maximum
speed limit for all vehicles not
sr"rbject to 22406 orine california vehicle code (cvc). Vehicles
subjected to 22406 CVC rvereregulated by the 55 miles per hour
maximum speed limit'
Vineyard Avenue was regulated by a 45 miles per hour posted
(prima facia) speed limit for all
vehicles.
Traffic Volurne
The annual average daily traffic on Interstate 10 at 4th Street
(Postmile 5.238) in San Bernardino
County r,vas 254,000 vehicles per day. The peak month average
daily traffic volume was 263,000
vehiclls per day. The peak hourly tiaffic uolurn. was 17,700
vehicles per hour. These were total
volumesln botir directions of travel as recorded in the Caltrans
2014 Traffic Volumes on California
State Highr,vays system.
Caltrans operates an advancecl traffic management system. One
component of this system is a series
of inductive loop detectors installed on Interstate 10. The loop
detectors are wire loops embedded
into the roadi,vay snrface, within each trafhc lane. When a
vehicle traverses the wire loop, it reduces
the loop inductance, which unbalances the tuned circuit of which
the loop is a part. A field control
box interprets this data as a cletected vehicle (Figttre
4)'1
Figure 4 -Intluctive Loop ConJigrtrution Example
r u.S Department of Transportation, Fecleral Highrvay
Administration Report FHWA-oP-04-003, Freeway fulanagement and
operations Handbook,
LÊ8d.ìn t8*l€
P{ll8ox
CåHrìet &c{ndro$er
September 2003, pp. l5-8
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DÊPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
IVI UITI OISCI PLI NARY ACCI DENT I NVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAG RAM
985s-201s-2306
NUMBER MAIT CASÊ NUMBER
rL-04s-15NCtC
98s5
OFF¡CLR IU
1 6889
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1900
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Environmental
Traffic Conditions
Traffic Volume
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FACTS
The data collected by Caltrans is used to calculate various
traffic measures (volume, occupancy and
speed) for use withiÀ their trafhc management program. This data
is utilized for "real-time" traffic
rèports used by media sources to relay accurate drive times
across the freeway system, changeable
-.rrug. signsthat display travel times to various destinations,
and interactive traffìc maps thatdisplay areas ofcongestion and
general traff,ic speeds'
The traffic loop data collection software calculates an average
speed for each series of loops, based
on lane o".1rpán"y, lane volume, and elapsed time. Average
values for each are also providedduring the reported time period
(five minute intervals). The information cannot be used to
determine
speed-s for inàividual vehicles, but rather, to show general
trends in volumes and average speeds over
a given time.
Loop detectors were located on Interstate 10 eastbound, less
than one mile west of Vineyard Avenue
(post mile marker 10 SBD 6.09) at4th Street (post mile marker l0
SBD 5.29). The Traffic DataReport, 5 Minute Loop Data, was obtained
from Caltrans for this location from 1500 hours through
1900 hours on Decernber 31,2015. The table below provides data
for the#3 and#4lanes (the lanes
traveled by Vehicle #1), including volume and average speeds, as
well as the average for the
mainline of Interstate 10 eastbound, for the 15 minute time
period preceding the collision.
* Mainline average includes all lanes, except the High
OccLrpancy Vehicle (HOV) lane
487 vehicles / 49 mph86 vehicles I 44 mph105 vehicles I 47
mph18:45:00477 vehicles / 50 mph93 vehicles I 43 mph102 vehicles /
50 mph18:50:00481 vehicles / 50 mph79 vehicles I 39 mph18:55:00 105
vehicles / 5l mph473 vehicles / 50 mph75 vehicles I 43 mph105
vehicles / 49 mph19:00:00
#3 LrnE(Vor./Seoeo
#4 L¡NA(Vot-/Seeeo
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¡VI U ITI OISCI PLI NARY ACCI DENT I NVESTIGATION TEAM
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F'ACTS
Environmental
Weather Conditions and Lighting
Weather
The Weather Underground website2, history database link, was
accessed. The following weather
information was obtained for Ontario (Guasti, Ontario
International Airport), San Bernardino
County, California, for December 31,2015, at approximately 1853
hours (Pacific Standard Time)
These reported conditions were consistent with those observed at
the collision scene by Area
and MAIT personnel.
MAIT CASE NUMBER
rL-045-159855-2015-2306
NUMBER
985s
NCtC OFFICER ID
16889
rtME t24001
1900
53.1 degrees (F)Temperature15.1 deDew point22
percentHumidity30.09 inchesPressure10.0 statute
milesVisibility4.6Wind Speed
Gust SpeedN/APrecipitationClearConditions
Onrrnto 1853 Houns
2lwwv.wunclerground. com
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MAIT CASE NUIVIBER
rL-04s-15
NUMBER
98s5-2015-2306
TIME (2400\
1900
NCIC
9855
OFFICER ID
16889
SIATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTI\¡ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PAÏROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP 558D oPt 065 IT use
TÉ OF
12-31-2015
FACTS
Environmental
Weather Conditions and Lighting
Liehting
December 31,2015 (Pacific Standard Time)
Sun:
72
This collision occurrecl dr.rring the hours of darkness, shortly
after civil twilight. Aftifìcial overheadlighting \,vas present in
the surrounding area. Sun and Moon data was obtained through the
United
States Naval Observatory Astronomicãl Applications Department.3
The following inforrnation wasprovided for Decemb er 31,2015, for
Ontario, San Bernardino County, California (longitude W1 17"
39, latitr-rde N34o 4'):
Begin civil tr,vilight:Sunrise:
Sun transit:Sunset:
End of civiltwilight:
Moon:
Moonrise:Moon transit:
Moonset:Moonrise:
0628 hours0656 hours1 154 hours1651 hours1719 hours
2217 hours on preceding day0439 hours1055 hours2310 hours
Phase of the Moon was a waning gibbous with 63 percent of the
Moon's visible disk illuminated.
Artificial lighting at the scene of this collision consisted of
two overhead fi"rll cutoff type luminairesinstalled at the corners
of the Vineyard Avenue intersection with Interstate 10 eastbound
exit and
entrance ramps. A third luminaire was located along the west
edge of Vineyard Avenue,approximateþ 185 south of the exit ramp.
The two luminaires at the Vineyarcl Avenue intersection
*é.. *ounted on the overhead traffic signal heads. These
installed luminaires were designed forhigh mast lighting enabling
various masthead arrays. These luminaires were eqr"ripped with
200-watt
hilh-pressu.. rodiuto lamps with an approximate 3O-foot mounting
height. The intersection lighting
ryit.- was placed and constructed in accordance with California
Department of Transportationsiandard plans and specif rcations with
coordination and oversight by City of Ontario Engineering
and Public Works Departments. Additional ambient lighting was
provided by the adjacent Mobile
gas station and In-N-Out Burger business facilities.
3 http://aa.usno.navy.mil/
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¡J]AIT CASE NUN4AER
rL-045-15
NUMBER
9855-2015-2306
NCtC
9855
OFFICER ID
r6889
|MX IZ4UU\
1900
CHP 55BD
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
IVI U IT¡ OISCI PLI NARY ACCI DENT I NVESTIGATION TEAM
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FACTS
Human F - Driver Be Orellana
Identifìcation
Ms. Orellana was identified as the driver of Vehicle #l (Toyota)
at the time of the collision byOntario Police Deparlment officers
and CHP offlrcers. This determination was based upon the
following:
¡ Her location within the driver's seat at the scene of the
collision¡ The statement of occupants and witnesses
Restraints
It was determined that Ms. Orellana was utilizing her Type 2
(laplshoulder) occupant restraint
system when this collision occurred. This was based on an
inspection of the restraint system and her
iÃjuries sustained. The Toyota Yaris was outfìtted with
Supplemental Restraint Systems (airbags)
for the front occupants. These airbags r,vere deployed.
Driving Histor),
Ms. Orellana possessed a valid Class "C" California driver
license, with no restrictions. ADepartment olMotor Vehicles (DMV)
records check revealed that Ms. Orellana's current clriverlicËnse
was issued on July 11,2014, and was due to expire on August 7,2019.
The DMV inquiry
revealed no traffic related convictions, collisions or
departmental actions.
Vehicle Familiarit)'
Ms. Orellana's normal daily driving vehicle was a 2002Toyota
Sienna (van), which was purchased
new. On December 3l,20i5,her husband, Mr. Guillermo Quinones,
procured a rental vehicle for
her trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. The vehicle , a 2015 Toyota
Yaris, was obtained from Enterprise
Rentai, located at-gS+S Reseda Boulevard, Northridge,
California. Ms. Orellana drove the vehicle
from the rental agency to their residence. This was her fìrst
exposure to this vehicle prior to leaving
on her trip to Las Vegas.
russelhSticky NoteAvis??
russelhSticky NoteWhen and How Far?? How Many stops and lights?
How many times did she press the brake?
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I\¡AIT CASE NUI\¡BER
IL-045-1598s5-2015-2306
NUIV]BÉROFFICER ID
16889
rtME t2400\
1900
NCtC
985s
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
VIUITIOISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT ¡NVESTIGATION TEAM
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FACTS
Human Factors - Driver Berta Orellana
Medical Histor)¡/Medications
Condítions.. Ms. Orellana was a diagnosed Type 2 diabetic for
the past seven years. Type 2
dt"b.t.r" the most common form of àiub"t.r, is a problem with
the body that callses blood glucose
(sugar) levels to rise higher than normal.a In general, people
with diabetes either have a total lack of
inrrìlin (Type 1) or they have too little insulin or cannot use
insulin effectively (Type 2). In Type I
diabetes, episoOer of lòw blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) are
common' In Type 2 diabetes,
episocles oi'lonu blood sugar level ãre not common, unless the
person is taking insulin or certain
dìabetes medicines.s This medical condition requires regular
diet management, glucose monitoring,
and if necessary, daily medication. Although glucose (sugar)
monitoring is a necessity for diabetics,
Ms. Orellana was not in possession of her monitor during her
planned trip to Las Vegas.
Ms. Orellana r,vas not reqr,rired to wear corrective lenses
while driving at the time of this collision.
Usage of sunglasses or other eyewear was unknown.
Mecliccttions: Ms. Orellana took medication daily for her
diabetic condition. She took Metformin
(500 -g) *ce daily (in rhe morning), as well as Glybtride (5 mg)
once daily. A summary of theindicationru fo. each of the prescribed
rnedications taken was as follows:
o Metformizi is used, along with diet and exercise, to help
control high blood sugar in adultswith type 2 diabetes. Metformin
can control blood sugar by helping the body respond better
to the insr-rlin it makes naturally, decreasing the amount of
sugar made in the liver and
decreasing the amount of sugar the intestines absorb'
o Glybtride is used, along with diet and exercise, to help
control high blood sugar in adultsnuith typ. 2 diabetes. Glybtricte
helps the body release more insulin, thereby helping tocontrol
blood sugar levels.
Ms. Orellana took the stated dosages of her medication on the
morning of December 31.
Additionally, she took anothe r Mõtformin pill approximately 30
minutes after the collision, as she
was feeling "dizzY."
No other prescribed or over-the-counter medications were noted
or claimed.
a http ://r'wvr'v.diabetes. org/diabetes-bas ics/type-2ls
http://lv1wv.rvebmcl.con/cliabetes/tcldiabetes-clifferences-betrveen-type-
1-and-2-topic-overvier'v
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTI\,tENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
uIÚITIoISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/D¡AGRAMCHP 55BD oPt 065 use
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FACTS
Factors - Orel
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Intoxication
During initial contact and subsequent interviews, officers from
the Ontario Police Depaftment and
the CHP did not detect any objeótive symptoms of alcohol or drug
impairment' Based on these
observations, Ms. Orellana wãs determined not to be under the
influence of alcohol or drugs at the
time of the collision.
MAIÎ CASE NUMBER
rL-045-15
OFFICER ID
16889 9855-2015-2306
NUMBERftME (2400)
r 900
NCtC
9855
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULT¡DISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGAT¡ON TEAM
NARRATIVEIDIAGRAM
IVIAIT CASE NUMtshR
IL-045-15985s
NCrC OFFICER ID
16889 985s-2015-2306
NUMBER|ME tz4o0)
1900
CHP 558D oPl 065 IT
12-31-2015
Human Factors - Occuþants
cle #1
t6
FACTS
Passenger Guillermo Ouinones: Mr. Quinones was seated in the
right front seat of the Toyota at thetime of the collision. This
was established by the following:
. His statement and the statement of the other occupants in the
vehicle
. His injuries sustained
Mr. Qr.rinones was wearing his Type 2 (lap/shoulder) occupant
restraint when the collision occurredThis determination lvas based
on his statement and an examination of the restraint system.
The
Toyota was outfitted with Supplemental Restraint Systems
(airbags) for the front occupants' The
right passenger airbag was deployed.
Passenqer Joel Pineda: Mr. Pineda was seated in the left rear
seat of the Toyota at the time of the
collision. This was established by the following:
¡ The statement of the other occltpants in the vehicleo His
injr"rries and unmoved location within the left rear position
within the vehicle
Mr. Pinecla was wearing his Type 2 (lap/shoulder) occr"rpant
restraint when the collision occurred.This determination r,vas
based on the statement of the right rear occupant, Rachell
Quinones, and an
examination of the restraint system.
Passenser Rachell Ouinones: Ms Qr-rinones r,vas seated in the
right rear seat of the Toyota at the
time of the collision. This was established by the
following:
r Her statement and the statement of the other occupants in the
vehicler Her in-iuries sustained
Ms. Qr"rinones was wearing her Type 2 (laplshoulder) occupant
restraint when the collision occurred'
This determination was based on her statement and an examination
of the restraint system.
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I!1AIT CASE NU¡¡BER
IL-045-15
OFFICER ID
r 6889 985s-2015-2306
NUMBERltME (24001
1 900
NCtC
9855
CHP 55BD
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTI\4ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
IVI U ITI OISCIPLI NARY ACCI DENT I NVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAG RAMoPt 065 use
12-3t-2015 l7
F'ACTS
Human Factors - OccuPants
Vehicle #2 (Tovota Solara)
Driver Anthony Flores: Mr. Flores r,vas determined by Area
investigating ofhcers to be seated in the
left front seat of the Tìyota at the time of the collision. He
was found outside of the vehicle, to the
left of the Toyota Solara.
Area investigators determined Mr. Flores was r,vearing his Type
2 (laplshoulder) occupant restraint
when the roilirion occurred. The Toyota was outfitted with
Supplemental Restraint Systems
(airbags). The driver's frontal impact and left sicle
roof-mounted curtain airbags r'vere deployed.
passenger Monica Flores: Ms. Flores was seated in the right
front seat of the Toyota at the time oftn. rottirion. This wã
established by the responding Ontario Fire Department personnel
wholocated her trapped in the right front seat.
Ms. Flores was wearing her Type 2 (laplshoulder) occupant
restraint when the collision occurred'
This determination was based on observations made by responding
personnel. The Toyota was
outhtted with Sgpplemental Restraint Systems (airbags). The
passenger's frontal impact and right
side roof-mounted curtain airbags were deployed.
Passenger Matthew Pusateri: Mr. Pusateri was determined by Area
investigating officers to be
r*t"O in the left reañeat of the Toyota at the time of the
collision. He r,vas found outside of thevehicle, to the rear of the
Toyota Solara.
Area investigators determined Mr. Pusaterir,vas r,vearing his
Type 2 (laplshoulder) occupant restraint
when the collision occurred.
passenger Jeffrey Wille),: Mr. Willey was determined by Area
investigating officers to be seated in
@Toyotaatthetimeofthecollision'Hewasfoundoutsideofthevehicle,adjacent
to the right rear of the Toyota Solara.
It was indeterminate whether Mr. Willey was wearing his Type 2
(laplshoulder) occupant restraint
when the collision occurred.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMÊNT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
I\,IAIT CASE NUMBER
IL-045-15
OFFICER ID
r 6889 9855-20rs-2306
NUI\48ÊRltME (2400)
1900
NCtC
9855
CHP oPt 065 use
t2-3r-201s l8
F'ACTS
Human Factors - C)ccunant Iniuries
Vehicle #l (Tovota Yaris)
Driver Berta Orellana
Ms. Berta Orellana was transported from the scene to Loma Linda
University Medical Center by
American Medical Response (AMR) unit 143. Ms. Orellana sustained
the following injuries as a
result of this incident (not intended to be all
inclr"rsive):
o Fractured vertebrae. Abrasion/burn to left
shoulder/collarboneo Lacerations to nose and hands. Complaint of
pain to chest and lower bodyo Contr¡sion to right eye
Loma Linda University Medical Center was located at 11234
Anderson Street, Loma Linda,
California, 92354.
Passenser Gui rmo C)uinones
Mr. Ggillermo Quinones was transported from the scene to Loma
Linda University Medical Center
by AMR unit 177. Mr. Qr"rinones sustained the following injuries
as a result of this incident (not
intended to be all inch,rsive):
o Fractured left clavicleo Laceration to forehead. Abrasion to
left knee. Complaint of pain to hipso Contusion to abdomen
Passenger Joel Pineda
Mr. Joel Pineda was transported from the collision scene to San
Antonio Regional Hospital by AMR
unit I27 . Dr. T. Luceros pronounced Mr. Pineda deceased at 1947
hours. San Bernardino CountySheriff- Coroner Division conducted an
investigation, and coroner's case number 701509986 wasassigned. The
cause of death was determined to be "blunt force injuries of the
head and neck."
San Antonio Regional Hospital was located at999 San Bernardino
Road, Upland, California 91786.
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MA CASE NUMBER
rL-045-15OFFICER ID
16889 9855-2015-2306
NUMBERrtME (2400\
1900
NCtC
9855
CHP 558DDATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTIVENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
ruI U IT¡ OISCIPLINARY ACCI DENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAG RAMoPt 065 use
t2-31-20t5 l9
FACTS
Human Factors - Occupant Injuries
Vehicle #l ovota Yaris)
Passenser Rachell Ouinones
Ms. Rachell euinones was transpofted from the scene to Loma
Linda University Medical Center by
AMR unit W7. Ms. Quinones sustained the following injuries as a
result of this incident (not
intended to be all inclusive):
o Fractured left humerus¡ Fractured spine. Abrasion to right
shouldero Laceration to left shin
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I\4AIT CASÉ NUMBER
IL-045-1598ss-201s-2306
NUIVIBERNCIC
9855
OFFICER ID
16889
rtME (2400\
1900
STATÉ OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTIV]ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
rVI U ITI OISCI PLI NARY ACCI DENT I NVESTIGAT¡ON TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAG RAMP 558D Rev oPl lT use
t2-31-207s
FACTS
Human Factors - Occupant Iniuries
Vehicle #2 (To),ota Solara)
20
Driver v Flores
Ontario Fire Department ME135 pronounced remotely, by base
contact with Dr. Shapiro, Mr.
Anthony Flores deceased at the scene at approximately 191 t
hours. San Bernardino Cor,rnty Sheriff- Coroner Division conducted
an investigation, and eoroner's case number 701509982 was
assigned'The cause of death was determined to be "multiple blunt
force injuries, occurring instantaneously'"
Passenger Monica Flores
Ontario Fire Departrnent ME135 pronounced remotely, by base
contact with Dr' Shapiro, Ms.
Monica Flores deceased at the scéne at approximately i919 hours.
San Bernardino County Sheriff -Coroner Division conductecl an
investigation, and coroner's case number 701509983 was
assigned.
The cause of death was cletermined to be "multiple blunt force
injr,rries, occurring within seconds'"
Passenser Matthew Pttsateri
Ontario Fire Department ME,l35 pronounced remotely, by base
contact with Dr. Shapiro, Mr.
Matthew Pusateìi deceased at the scene at approximately l9l9
hours. San Bernardino CountySheriff - Coroner Division conducted an
investigation, and coroner's case number 701509985 r'vasassig¡ed.
The cause of death was determiried to be "multiple blunt force
injuries, occurring
instantaneously."
Passenger Jeffrey Willey
Ontario Fire Department ME135 pronounced remotely, by base
contact with Dr. Shapiro, Mr.
Jeffrey Willey dìceased at the scene at approximately l9l9
hours. San Bernardino County Sheriff -Coroner Division conducted an
investigation, ancl coroner's case number 701509984 was
assigned.
The cause of death was determined to be "multiple blunt force
injuries, occurring within seconds."
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPART¡/ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
MAIÍ CASE NUMBER
IL-045-15
OFFICER ID
16889 9855-2015-2306
NUMBERrtME (2400)
1900 98s5
NClcCHP oPr 065 use
t2-31-2015 2t
FACTS
Physical Evidence
A rectangular coordinate system was established to document the
collision scene and the physical
evidence. A Leica 1200 Series Global Positioning System (GPS)
was located at the origin of the
coordinate system and labeled "Instrltment Base" on the Physical
Eviclence Diagram. The Instrument
Base was located 7 feet east of the west roadway edge of
Vineyard Avenue and I I feet south of thesouth prolongation edge of
I-10 eastbound to Vineyard Avenue (off-ramp). The longitude and
latitude
positións forèach item were recorded using a GPS Rover that was
two-way radio linked to the
lnstrument Base.
Physical Evidence Locations and Descriptions
DalrIronn DcSCRIPTION AND WID'THS AT SPECII.IC DATA POINTSIre
n¡
307-308307308
Tire friction mark, 6.5 feet in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in
widthEnd,0.l0 foot in width
Tire friction mark, 3.0 feet in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in
widthEnd,0.l0 foot in width
Tire friction mark, 1.2 feet in lengthBegin,0.l0 foot in
widthEnd, 0.10 foot in width
Tire friction mark, 42.9 feet in lengthBegin,0.l0 foot in
width0.10 foot in width0.10 foot in width0.10 foot in width0.10
foot in widthEnd, 0.10 foot in width
Tire friction mark, l.l feet in lengthBegin, 0.40 foot in
widthEnd, 0.40 foot in width
Scrape, 0.70 foot in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in widthEnd, 0.10
foot in width
Scrape, 1.0 foot in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in widthEnd, 0.10
foot in width
2
aJ
4
5
6
7
309-3 1 0309310
3tr-312311312
313-318313314315316317318
319-320319320
321-322321322
323-3245¿5
324
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
rvlú Ln olsclpLt NARy Acct DENT INVESTIcATIoN TEAM
NARRATIvE/DIAG RAMCHP 55BD r 065 use
OF
l2-3r-2015
FACTS
Physical Evidence
Physical Evidence Locations and Descriptions
aa
MAIT CASE NUMBER
IL-045-15
OFFICER ID
r 6889
NUMBER
9855-2015-2306
ÍtME (2400\
1900 98s5
NCtC
Ireu DrscRtPTtoN rNn Wlo'rHs,rr Spscl¡'¡c Dnr-r PolNlsPor s
Dnr-¡Irnnn
8
9
325-32632s326
327-328327328
329-331329330331
332-334JJ¿
333334
337-338-t3 t338
339-340339340
34t-342341342
422-424422423424
343-34534334434s
Scrape, 1.2 feet in lengthBegin,0.l0 foot in widthEnd, 0.10 foot
in width
Scrape, 0.60 foot in lengthBegin,0.l0 foot in widthEnd. 0.10
foot in width
Scrape, 2.3 feet in lengthBegin, 0.20 foot in width0.40 foot in
widthEnd. 0.60 foot in width
Scrape,2.8 feet in lengthBegin,0.l0 foot in width0.30 foot in
widthEnd. 0.20 foot in width
Scrape, 2.2 feet in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in widthEnd.0.10 foot
in width
Scrape, 0.90 foot in lengthBegin,0.l0 foot in widthEnd. 0.20
foot in width
Tire friction mark, 2.3 feet in lengthBegin, 0.60 foot in
widthEnd. 0.80 foot in width
Scrape, 1.0 foot in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in widthEnd. 0.10
foot in width
Area of scrapesPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeter
Automotive componentPoint on itemPoint on itemPoint on item
l0
11
t2
13
14
l5
t6
365-3335336
-t -t
t7
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULT¡DISCIPLINARY ACC¡DENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP 558D oPt 065 use
12-3t-2015
F'ACTS
Ph),sical Evidence
Physical Evidence Locations and D
18
23
346-349346347348349
Automotive componentPoint on itemPoint on itemPoint on itemPoint
on item
Furrow, 40.0 feet in lengthBegin, 0.80 foot in width1.2 feú in
width1.2 feef in width3.0 feet in width4.0 feet in width2.5 îeet in
widthEnd,l.2 feet in width
Automotive componentPoint on item
Automotive componentPoint on center of item
Automotive componentPoint on item
Automotive componentPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeter
Traffic control sign (damaged)Point at top of itemPoint at base
of item
Shoes and hatPoint on itemPoint on item
19
24
357357
350-356350351
3523533s43553s6
20
21
22
23
3s8358
25
359359
360-365360361362
-toJ364365
366-367366367
368-369368369
9855-2015-2306
NUMBER IVIAIT CASE NUMBER
IL-045-15
NCIC
9855
OFFICER IU
I 6889
TIMÊ (2400\
1900
IrsN{ DescRlp'noN AND WIDTHS A-¡-SPECIFlc DA'I'A
PolrursDnr¡,
PolIrenn
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENf OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MUITIOISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP 55BD oPt 065 use
12-31-2015
FACTS
Physical Evidence
Phvsical Evidence Locations and Descriptions
24
IVIAIT CASE NUMBER
rL-045-159855-2015-2306
NUI\f BEROFFICER IL)
16889
rtME t2400)
r900
NCtC
9855
Irsñn DnscRtPTtoN ¡No Wlo'rus lr Spnclptc Dn-l.r Pol¡¡rsIrgN/¡Po
s)
Dnrr
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
370-373370371372
-tt)
374-375374375
376-378376377378
379-381379380381
382-383382383
384-39338438s386387388389390391392393
394-395394395
Automotive componentPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeter
Automotive componentPoint on itemPoint on item
Automotive componentPoint on itemPoint on itemPoint on item
Damaged fencePoint at polePoint at mid-point of fencePoint at
pole
Hole in groundPoint on circumferencePoint on circumference
Downed palm treePoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeter
Cardboard signPoint on itemPoint on item
Automotive componentPoint on itemPoint on item
6-397396397
aaJJ 39
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTIVIENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
N¡UITI OISCI PLI NARY ACCI DENT I NVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAG RAMCHP 558D 065 IT use
l2-31-2015
FACTS
Ph)rsical Evidence
Phvsical clence T,ocations and escrintions
7<
MAIT CASE NUIVIBER
IL-045-15
OFFICER ID
16889
NUMBER
985s-2015-2306
f IME (2400')
r 900 9855
NCrO
IrsÑ/I DoSCRIPT-ION AND WID.IHS A.I SPECIFIC DA.TA
POI¡I-rSDnlr
Po¡nIrnnn
34
35
36
37
38
398-408398399400401
402403404405406407
408
Area of fluidPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeter
Scrape, 1.6 feet in lengthBegin, 0.20 foot in width0.30 foot in
widthEnd, 0.20 foot in width
Scrape, 1.8 feet in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in width0.20 foot in
widthEnd,0.l0 foot in width
Scrape, 3.3 feet in lengthBegin, 1.0 foot in width1.0 foot in
widthEnd, 1.0 foot in width
Scrape, 3.6 feet in lengthBegin, 0.30 foot in width0.50 foot in
widthEnd, 0.40 foot in width
Area of scrapesPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeter
410-4124104t1412
4t3-4154134144t5
4t6-4184t6417
418
4t9-421419420421
-43039 425425426427428429430
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENl OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
rVI UITIOISCI PLINARY ACCI DENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAG RAMCHP 558D oPr 065
t2-31-2015
FACTS
Phlzsical Evidence
Ph)¡sical Evidence Locations and Descriptions
26
MAIT CASE NUMBER
rL-045-15
NUMBER
98s5-20r5-2306
NCIC
985s
OFFICER ID
16889
rtML (2400)
1900
DnraPorNr(s)
Iruur D¡:scRIP't¡oN aNo W¡o'lss xl'Spuclplc Dnr',r
PotNrsIrsvt
40 431-433431432433
436-437436437
Scrape, 2.8 feet in lengthBegin, on curb facePoint on curb
faceEnd, on curb face
Scrape, i.4 feet in lengthBegin, on curb faceEnd, on curb
face
Scrape, 0.3 foot in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in widthEnd, 0.10
foot in width
4l 3534-4434435
4
42
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
m ú r-il olsctpLt NARy Acct DENT I NVESTIGATIoN TEAM
NARRATIvE/DIAGRAMCHP 55BD oPl use
t2-3r-2015
FACTS
Ph)¡sical Evidence
Points of Rests
27
l\ilAlT CASE NU[¡BER
IL-045-15
OFFICER ID
16889
NUMBER
9855-2015-2306
NCIC
9855
ltME 12400\
1900
Irnur DrscRlPTloN 'r'r Spuclptc Dnrl Pot¡¡'rsIrsvl Por
s)T)AI'A
Vehicle #l 32-35 2015 Toyota YarisLeft front wheelLeft rear
wheelRight rear wheelRight front wheel
2007 Toyota SolaraPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeterRight front wheelPoint on perimeterPoint
on perimeterPoint on perimeterLeft front wheelPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on
perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeter
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Vehicle #2 l3-31l314
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19
2021
2223
2425
2627282930
31
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Concrete sidewalk
Ëi-.
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE DIAGRAMPREPARED BY: M. SERUGA, lo 13311
lL{4s.15
TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
Concrete sidewalk
Dirt and fol¡age landscape
Chaìnl¡nk
lanelines w¡th
fromeêstbound
Off-ramplnterstate
White
Asphalt park¡ng lot Mobile Gas Stationg0 N. V¡neyard Avenue
" On-ramp to10
WK\
}.Ra¡sed block planter
Dr¡veway
White l¡mit l¡nes
,#-"::.;Wh¡te lanel¡nes wilh reflectorsS Yellow centerl¡nes
Northbound #1
SouthbÖund #1
Southbound #2
Wh¡te crosswalk l¡nes
Þcls)
d.æI w
H
Pa¡nted wh¡te arrowsYellow edgeline with ffió
\ryedgel¡ne /A/TERS]IATE
AT VINEYARD AVENUE
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARfMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
MAIT CASE NU¡¡tsbH
IL-045-15
OFFICER ID
r 6889 98s5-201s-2306
NUMBERrtME (2400)
r900
NCtC
985s
CHP oPt 065 use
12-3r-2015
Vehicle Descr on and l)amase
Vehicle #l (To),ota Yaris)
Description
Year:Make:Model:License Number:VIN:Color:
FACTS
20t5ToyotaYaris655 RZN_NM\TNKKTUD3ZF A039162Silver
29
Registered Owner
PV Holding CorporationP.O. Box 9970Albr"rquerque, New Mexico
87119
Inspection Overview
The Toyota was inspected by Investigator Seruga on January 4 and
19,2016. The examination was
conducted at:
Certifi ed Towing Service, Incorporated1135 East State
StreetOntario, California 917 6l
russelhSticky NoteFYI She drove a Toyota day to day adding even
more familiarity
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DÉPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
IVI U ITI OISCI PLI NARY ACCI DENT I NVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
MAIÏ CASE NUMBER
rL-045-159855-2015-2306
NUMBERNCtC
9855
OFFICER IIJ
16889
IIME Í24OO\
1900
CHP 55BD oPt 065
t2-31-2015
Vehicle Descri on and Damase
Vehicle #l (Toyota Yaris)
30
Damape Overview - Exterior
The Toyota sustained major frontal damage during this collision
sequence (Fig'tre 5). Damage was
also noied to the wheels, undercarriage, and various body
panels. The principal direction of force
(PDOF) of the frontal impact was directed rearward.
FACTS
Figure 5
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTIVIENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
I\,1AIT CASE NUIVIBER
IL-045-15NCtC
985s
OFFICER ID
9855-2015-230616889
NUIV]BERllM¿ t24U0)
I 900
CHP 55BD oPt 065
t2-31-2015 31
FACTS
Vehicle Descri on and Damase
Vehicle #1 (Tovota Yaris)
Damage Overview - Exterior
The majority of the front section sustained direct contact
damage that extended rearward to the A-pillars, wináshield, roof
and front doors. The bumper and front components were displaced
iearward into the engine compartment. The engine and related
components were displaced towards
the firewall. The leading edge of the doors r,vas in contact
with the fenders and pillars. The
windshield r,vas shattered about its entirety. The roof
displayed buckling near its leading eclge
(Figttre 6).
. Figure 6
The doors along the left sicle were no longer aligned, resulting
in less than full-range of movement ofthe doors. a cytinOrical
upward indentation was locatecl at the base of the left front door
and rockerpanel and a result of direct contact. The left front
wheel was displaced rearward. The tire was
ãeflated; an approximate 8-inch section of the wheel flange was
heavily abraded. The left rear tire
and wheel were unremarkable (Figure T).
Figure 7
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTI\4ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
ul ú Ll olsctpLlNARY Acct DENT I NVEsrlcATloN TEAM
NARRATIvE/DIAG RAMIVIAIT CASE NUMBER
rL-045-15
NUIVIBER
98s5-201s-2306
NCtC
985s
OFFICER IIJ
16889
rtME t2400\
1900
CHP 558D oPr 065
t2-31-2015
Vehicle Description and Damage
Vehicle #l (Toyota Yaris)
f)amase Overview - Exterior
1t
FACTS
The right rear corner displayed a fracture, including abrading
and transfers, to the bumper Qover'
This dãmage was a result of direct contact. An indentation was
noted near the mid-point of the
rocker punãI, and included the bottom edge of the front door,
also from direct contact. The right
front wheel was displaced rearward, and the tire was deflated.
The rear wheel sustained significant
flange damage. Thê surface of the r,vheel displayed scrapes and
transfer over its entirety, with
numerous fractures of the spokes observed (Figure 8).
Figure I
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MAIT CASE NUIMBER
IL-045-15
OFFICER ID
16889 98ss-2015-2306
NUMBERTIME (2400',)
1 900
NCtC
9855
CHP 55BD
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTIMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
rvl ú Ll orsclpLt NARv Acct DENT I NVEsrlcATloN TEAM
NARRATIvE/DIAG RAM065 use
12-31-2015 33
F'ACTS
Vehicle Description and Damage
Vehicle #1 ovota Yaris)
l)amase Overview - Interior
The occupant compaftment exhibited a cluttered appearance. The
driver's head restraint was
displaced from the seatback.
Alloutboard seating positions were equipped with Type2
(continuous lap/shoulder), 3-point
occupant restraint ryit..r. The retractorJ for the front seats
were located mounted at the bottom ofthe li-pillar, next totheir
corresponding seat. The retractors for the rear seats were located
within
the seátback. Only the four outboard restraint systems were
examined.
The left front seatbelt was found unlatched r,vith the webbing
spooled across the seat cushion. The
webbing would not spool in due to activation of the retractor
pretensioner. The webbing exhibited a
*uuy ufp.urance, with areas of discoloration and fraying,
consistent with signs of occupant loading.
fneþtariic guide loop of the latch plate displayed abrading,
evidence of heat transfer between it and
the webbing.
The right front seatbelt was found unlatched with the webbing
spooled across the seat cushion. The
webbiãg would not spool in due to activation of the retractor
pretensioner. The webbing was also
found constricted witnin the D-ring on the B-pillar. The webbing
exhibited a wavy appearance, with
areas of discoloration and fraying,ionsistent with signs of
occupant loading. The plastic guide loop
of the latch plate displayed abrading, evidence of heat transfer
between it and the webbing.
The left rear seatbelt was found unlatched with a portion of the
webbing spooled across the seat
cushion. The webbing had been severed, although the latch plate
was stillthreaded along the
webbing (Figtre l¡. Íhe plastic guide loop of the latch plate
displayed abrading, evidence of heattransfer between it and the
webbing'
Figure 9
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¡,AIT CASE NUIV]BER
rL-045-1598s5-2015-2306
NUMBERNCrC
9855
OFFICER ID
16889
IIME (24OOT
1900
CHP 55BD
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DÉPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
IUUITIOISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMoPt 065
l2-31-2015 34
FACTS
Vehicle Descri on and Damase
Vehicle #1 (To)¡ota Yaris)
I)amase Overview - Interior
The right rear seatbelt was found unlatched and retracted along
the seatbackt The latch plate was
resting against the plastic stop attached to the webbing. The
webbing exhibited a wavy appearance,
with aieas of discoloration and fraying, consistent with signs
of occupant loading. The plastic guide
loop of the latch plate displayed abrading, evidence of heat
transfer between it and the webbing.
The restraint system comprised a Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS), which included frontal
impact airbags for the driver and front passenger, and knee
bolster airbags for the driver. Both
frontal and the knee bolster airbags were deployed.
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MAIT CASE NUMBER
rL-045-1598ss-2015-2306
NUI\¡BER
9855
NCtC OFFICER ID
r6889
I IM¿ I?4OUI
1900
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPART¡/lENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
ul ù ll olsclpLt NARy Acct DENT INVESTIGATIoN TEAM
NARRATIvE/DIAG RAMCHP oPt 065
12-31-201s
FACTS
Vehicle Descri and Damase
Vehicle #2 (To)'ota Solara)
Description
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Year:Make:Model:License Number:VIN:Color:
2007ToyotaSolara5UFZ279 _CA4T1CE30P27U753105Red
Registered Owner
Monica Flores450 East Live Oak Avenue, APt. 11Arcadia,
California 91006
Inspection Overview
The Toyota was inspected by Investigator Seruga on January 4 and
79,2016' The examination wasconducted at:
Certified Towing Service, Incorporated1135 East State
StreetOntario, California 917 61
f)amape Overview - Exterior
The Toyota sustained major damage to the left and rear section s
(Figure 10). The principal direction
of force (PDOF) was from left-to-right, with a front-to-rear
component'
Figure 10
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
UUITIOISCIPLINARY ACC¡DENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
MAIT CASE NU[/ìBER
IL-045-15
OFFICER ID
r6889 985s-20rs-2306
NUMBERrtME (2400t
I 900
NCtC
985s
CHP 558D oPt 065 use
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FACTS
Vehicle Description and l)amase
Vehicle #2 (Tovota Solara)
Damage Overvlew -
The entire left side, rearward of the fender, was separated at
the A-pillar and roof. This section was
displaced rearward and to the right (Fig'tres 1 I and 12).
Figure 1l
Figure 12
The roof was similarly displaced. The left side tires were
deflated, with numerous areas of damage
noted to the corresponding wheels. An approximate -inch section
of the front wheel flange wasmissing.
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IMAIT CASE NUI/BER
IL-045-15
OFFICER ID
t6889 98ss-201s-2306
NUIMBERTIME (2400\
1900
NCIC
9855
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
VIUITIOISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP 558D oPt 065 useDATE
12-31-2015
FACTS
Vehicle Description and Damage
Vehicle #2 (Tovota Solara)
D Overview -
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The right side displayed significant induced buckling and
related damage. Areas of the fender were
heavily damaged by fìre department on-scene extrication efforts.
The door was missing. The rear
wheelïas Oisptacea and folded inward. The front wheel was
present with areas of abrading aroundthe flange. This tire was
inflated (Figure 13).
Figure 13
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MAIT CASE NUIVlBER
IL-045-15985s-201s-2306
NUI\¡BER
9855
NCIC OFFICER ID
16889
T|ME (2400\
r900
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
vrúLlolsctpLlNARy AcctDENT tNVEsrlGATIoN TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP 55BD oPr 065 use
t2-3r-2015
FACTS
Vehicle Description and Damage
Vehicle #2 (Toyota Solara)
38
Damase Ov iew - Interior
The occupant compaúment had been severely compromised. The left
front outboard and all rear
seating stìuctures were displaced and rotated towards the rear
of the vehicle. Miscellaneous items
*.r" ,1."*n about the interior. All outboard seating positions
were eqr.ripped with Type 2(continuous lap/shor"rlder), 3-point
occupant restraint systems. The retractors for the front seats
were
Àounted on the B-pillars. The retractors for the rear seats
r,vere located mounted along the C-pillars.
The left front seatbelt webbing was separated along a section
consistent with the lap positioning.
The latch plate remained inserted within the buckle assembly.
The remainder of the restraint had
been displaced with the B-pillar as a result of the
collision'
The right front seatbelt was found unlatched with the webbing
loosely spooled outside of the vehicle'
the wébbing was found constricted within the guide loop of the
latch plate.
Due to the nature of this collision and the excessive occupant
compaftment intrusion noted, primary
restraint systems were not further examined.
Aclditionally, this vehicle was equipped with a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS), which
included fróntal impact airbags, side seat-mounted airbags, and
side roof-mounted cuftain airbags.
All frontal and side curtain airbags were deployed. The left
side seat-mounted airbag was alsodeployed.
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98ss-2015-2306
NUI\4BER MAIT CASE NUIMBER
rL-045-15OFFICER IIJ
16889
rlME (2400)
1900
NCtC
9855
CHP 558DDATÉ OF
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
VIUITIOISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMoPI 065 use
t2-31-2015 39
FACTS
Vehicle Control Modules
Vehicle #l ovota Yaris)
On December 31,2015, the Toyota Yaris' airbag electronic control
unit (ECU) was removed from
the vehicle and transported to the MAIT office for download. On
January l,2016,Investigator L.
Berns, gtilizing Bosch@ Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) hardware and
software (version 16.3),
communicated with the airbag ECU and its data was imaged'. From
the data retrieved, it was
determined that the airbag EðU contained five event recordings:
Most Recent, TRG I 1; 1't Prior
Event, TRG 10; 2nd Prior Event, TRG 9; 3'd Prior Event, TRG 8;
and Unlinked, Page 0'
The "Most Recent Event, TRG 1 I " was recorded as a "front/rear
crash," non-deployment level
event. The "ltt Prior Event, TRG l0" was recordecl as a "sicle
crash," non-deployment levelevent.The "2nd Prior Event, TRG 9" was
recorded as a "front/rear crash," deployment level event. The
"3rd Prior Event, TRG 8" was recorded as a "side crash,"
non-deployment level event'
The recorded pre-crash data associated with the four TRG events
were identical. The pre-crash data
for the Unlinked event was slightly different.
Vehicle #2 (Tovota Solara)
On Decemb er 31,2015, the Toyota Solara's airbag ECU was removed
from the vehicle and
transported to the MAIT office for download. On January
l,2016,Investigator [ '. Berns, utilizing
Bosch@ CDR hardi,vare and software (version 16.3), communicated
with the airbag ECU and its data
was imageds. From the data retrieved, it r,vas determined that
the airbag ECU contained three event
recordings: Most Recent Frontal/Rear Event, TRG 6; I't Prior
Frontal/Rear Event, TRG 5; and Prior
Frontal/Rear Event, TRG 4.
No pre-crash data was associated with the TRG events.
7 The complete reporl is contained rvithin Annex A8 The complete
repoft is contained rvithin Annex B
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MAIT CASE NUMBER
IL-045-15
NUMBER
985s-201s-23069855
NCrC OFFICER ID
16889
TtME (2400\
1900
STATÊ OF CALIFORNIA
DEPART[¡ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
vl ú Lil ol sct pLt NARY Acct DENT INVESTIcATIoN TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAG RAMoPl use
t2-3r-2015 40
FACTS
Mechanica Insnection - Vehicle I lTovota)
Issues
The purpose of the mechanical inspection was to collect data
necessary to document the pre-collision
and poti collision condition of Vehicle #1, as well as identify
any mechanical factors that could have
contribr"rted to or caused this collision.
Arrangements r,vere made for the inspection of the 2015 Toyota
Yaris with participation of the
Natioñal Highway Traffic Safety Administration, United States
Department of Transportation and
Toyota reprãsentátives. MAIT sought input from these
organizations regarding previous motor
vehicle unintended acceleration investigations.
Non-MAIT personnel were involved in vehicle inspection. The
following National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, United States Department of
Transportation, represented by, Dynamic
Science, Incorporated, an Exodyne Company, Anaheim, California,
\'vere present:
o James Perry, Technical Director Dynarnic Science,
Incorporated, Research,Science and TechnologY Division
. David Myers, Crash Investigator Dynamic Science, Incorporated,
Research,Science and TechnologY Division
The following Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Incorporated,
Torrance/lrvine, California, were present:
¡ Robeft Landis, Design and Technical Analysis Manager
r Lance Lewis, Technical Analysis Manager
o Scott Davidson, Field Technical Specialist
. Nicholas Smith, Quality Engineer, Powertrain Group, Quality
Assurance
. Josh Smith, Quality Engineer Trainee, Poweftrain Group,
Quality Assurance
P 558D
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I\¡AII CASE NUIVBER
IL-045-15
NUMBER
9855-2015-23069855
NCtC OFFiCER ID
16889
rtME 12400')
1900
CHP 558D
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARf I\¡ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
vl ú Lîl olscl Èltt'¡Rny Acct DENT I NVESTIcATIoN TEAM
NARRATIvE/DIAG RAMoPr 065
t2-31-2015 4t
FACTS
Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #1 (Toyota)
Issues
Throughout this repoft, unless otherwise indicated, all times
and measurements were approximate,
and ali inspected component pafts were secured and properly
mounted.
Investigative Summary
At the scene of the collision, Investigator Turner conducted a
preliminary mechanical inspection of
Vehicle #1. Digital images of Vehicle #l were captured and the
airbagcontrolmodule (ACM) wasremoved from both Vehicle #l
andVehicle #2. The ACMs were transported to the MAIT office
inFontana, California, by Investigator Berns for data imaging and
evidence storage.
On January 19 and 20,2016, an in-depth mechanical inspection of
Vehicle #l was conducted at theCHp impound facility of Certified
Towing Service, Incorporated, in Ontario, California.
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SÍATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
n¡ú llolsct pLt NARy Acct DENT INVESTIcATIoN TEAM
NARRATIvE/DIAGRAMCHP 558D oPt 065 use
OF
t2-31-2015
F'ACTS
Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #l (Toyota)
Dates of inspection
Inspection Locations
Description
YearManufacture DateManufacturer
MakeModelLicenseVehicle Identifi cation Number
(VIN)OdometerColorType of VehicleGross Axle Weight Ratings:
FrontRear
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
42
December 3I,2015, andJanuary l9 and 20,2016
Collision Scene
Certified Towing Service,Incorporated1135 East State
StreetOntario, California 917 6l
2015February 2015Toyota Motor Manufacturing,France
SASToyotaYaris655 RZN - New
MexicoVNKKTUD32FA03916215,277SilverFront-wheel drive, four-door
sedan
2,665 pounds1,830 pounds1,830 pounds
I\4AIT CASE NUMBÉR
IL-045-15
OFFICER ID
r 6889
NU¡JBER
9855-2015-2306
rtME Q400\
r 900
NCtC
98s5
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MAIT CASE NUMBER
IL-045-15
OFFICER ID
l 6889
NU|llBER
985s-2015-2306
TtME (2400\
r 900 98s5
NCIC
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP 558DDATE
oPl 065 use
t2-31-2015 43
FACTS
ical Ins le #l
Extent of Inspection
The rnechanical components of this front-wheel drive vehicle
were arranged into individual critical
item segments for detailed analysis of their fi-rnctional
abilities or abnormalities. The critical item
,"g*.nì, on this vehicle consisted of the throttle, steering,
suspension, service and parking brake,yIt.... A description of
interrelated systems and adjacent component damage was included
withinassociated sectioni of this report. Adclitionally, a
drivetrain inspection and an externaltire and
wheel evaluation were performed cluring this inspection.
Vehicle Overview
The vehicle was found upright on the paved surface of a Mobile
gas station (Figure 14). Vehicle # 1
exhibited contact and inducèd damage, which included, but was
not limited to, the front end, hood,
engine compaftment, both fenders and front cloors. The front
bumper was displaced rearward,
fractured and separated near the center. The bumper cover,
grille and all front lamps r,vere missing.
The radiator support, radiator and air conditioning condenser
were displaced rearward ancl in contact
r,vith the engine.^the right front suspension and attachecl
components were displaced rearward. The
floor pan añd firewall aiea ahead of the driver position was
buckled and displaced rearr'vard and up.
The r,vindshield r,vas shattered, but remained in place. Oil,
engine coolant and other engine
compaftment fluids were flowing from the underside of the
vehicle.
Figure l4
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I\iIAIT CASE NUIVIBER
IL-045-15OFFICER ID
I 6889
NUMBER
9855-2015-23069855
NCICltME 12400\
1900
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMEN-T OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
VIUITIOISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP D oPt 065 lT use
t2-31-201544
F'ACTS
Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #1 (To)¡ota)
Vehicle Overview
Inspection of the interior of the vehicle revealed
severaldeployed airbags (Figure 15). The driver
coÅpartrnent was litterecl with personal items. Gatorade
bottles, paper towels and an interior
rearview mirror r,vere positioneà atop the clriver footr,vell
area (Figure 16). With the exception of a
foldecl paper towel, nóne of the itemi r,vere in the clriver
controlpeclal operational area. During the
investigatìon, the scattered loose items were removecl. The
firewall and driver compaftment floor
pan were found displaced rearward and up'
Figure 15 Figure 16
The ignition key r,vas bent, but remainecl inserted into the
ignition key tr-rmbler' The ignition key was
founJin the ACC (Accessory) position (Figtre 17). The headlamp
sr,vitch r'vas found in the ON(normal nighttime iamp mnning)
operational position (Figtt e 18). When po\'ver r'vas restored,
vehicle instrumentation confirmed the headlamps were on.
Figure 17 Figure 18
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MA CASE NUI\¡BÉR
IL-045-15
NUI\¡BER
98s5-2015-2306
OFFICER ID
16889
rlME (2400)
r 900
NCtC
9855
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTIMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
uúLllolsctpLtNARy AcctDENT lNVEsrlcATloN TEAM
NARRATIvE/DIAGRAMCHP 55BD oPt 065 use
12-31-201545
FACTS
Mechanical Insoection - Vehicle #1 (Tovota)
Vehicle lew
Examination of the clriver compadment f,rrei,vall/floor pan
(footwell) revealed a non-Original
Eqr"ripment Manufacturer (OEM) rubber contonred fit floormat.
The floormat surface exhibited soil
unã ,hutt.."d glass fragments. Fluid trails \,vere present at
the uppel right area ofthe floormat
surface (Figuie 19). There was no evidence of fluicl leakage at
the underside of the instrument panel
above the fluid contaminated area. The floorrnat clid not have
any securement openings at the rear.
The vehicle was designed with floormat retaining clips installed
in the floorboard carpet ahead of the
driver seat pedestat. itre floormat was displaced forward, but
was not r,vrinkled or in a position thatr,vonld normally interfere
with driver foot pedal operation (Figure 20).
Figure 19 Figurc 20
The displacement of the footwell resulted in the inability to
fully apply tlie accelerator pedal
assembiy (Figttre 21). Measr"rrement indicated less than
one/half-inch of travelwas available for
accelerator pðOut uppti.ation move ment (Figure 22). During the
preliminary on-scene investigation,
no accelerator pedâitesting was performed and the assembly was
not operatecl.
Figure 21 Figure 22
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTI\¡ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
IVAIT CASE NUMBER
IL-045-15
rtME (2400\
1900 9855
NCIC ot-t-tctR ilJ
16889 9855-2015-2306
NU|\ilBÊR
CHP 55BDDATE OF COLLISION
oPt 065 lT use
12-31-2015 46
FACTS
Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #1 (Toyota)
Vehicle Overview
The center console was displaced to the left. The center console
mounted shift lever cover wasdisplaced from the center console. The
shift lever bezel lvas displaced r"rpr,vard and sideways,
butremained surrounding the transaxle shift lever (Figttre 23).
With the console shift lever bezelremoved, the shift lever track
was also found displaced (Figure 24). The shift lever was
notrelocated, but appeared parlially detached.
Figure 23 Figure 24During the on-scene investigation, the
leading end of the center console was disassembled (Figure25). The
SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) airbag ECU was located and was
found tightlysecurecl and properly oriented (Figure 26). The airbag
ECU was accessed, its electrical harness wasdisconnected and was
removed from the vehicle. The rnodule was subsequently transported
to theMAIT office.
Figure 25 Figure 26
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needed and did it have any?
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPAR'T[,IENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
I tML (240U)
1900 9855
NCtC OFFICER ID
I 6889 98ss-201s-2306
NUMBER I\¡AIT CASE NUMBER
IL-045-15
CHP oPt 065 use
12-3t-2015 47
FACTS
Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #1 (Tovota)
Vehicle Overview
On January 19,2016, at 0700 hours, Investigator Turner arrived
at Certified Towing facility.lnvestigator Turner was met by
Investigators Berns and Seruga. The vehicle was located within
anenclosed storage building (Figtres 27 and 28). The vehicle was
relocated or-rtside to allow forunimpeded inspection. The vehicle
was eventually moved back inside and raised on jack stands forthe
conclusion of the inspection.
Figure 27 Figure 28At 0900 hours, MAIT Investigators were met by
National Highway Transporlation SafetyAdministration (NHTSA),
United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)
Investigators.Toyota representatives arrived after. Discussion
commenced regarding the MAIT vehicle inspectionprocess and possible
electronic component testing. Prior to vehicle disassembly,
NHTSAInvestigators were allowed to take exterior damage
measuremenfs (Figures 29 and 30).
Figure 29 Figure 30
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
NCtC
9855
OFFICER ID
I 6889 9855-2015-2306
NUIV]BER IV]AI I (.;ASI NUIVIBTH
IL-045-15
I tME 12400)
I 900
CHP 558D oPt 065 use
12-31-20t5 48
FACTS
- Vehicle
Drivetrain
This vehicle was eqr"ripped with a 1.5 liter displacement,
transverse mounted, double overheadcamshaft (DOHC), Variable Valve
Timing (VVT-i), four-cylinder, liquid cooled, gasoline engine.The
engine was displaced rearwarcl and to the left, in contact r,vith
both fender assemblies and in nearcontact i,vith the firer,vall.
The radiator support and connected components lvere displaced
rearwardand the radiator and its support r,vere in contact with the
engine. The drivetrain components anddamage were described as
viewing the engine and transaxle longitudinally from the rear (the
left sideof the engine and transaxle were the leading side as
oriented in the vehicle).
The engine was coupled to a four-speed, cable controlled
automatic transaxle. A floorboard centerconsole mounted gearshiít
lever was used for gear selection of the transaxle. Engine torque
wasdesigned to be transmitted to the front wheels thror-rgh the
transaxle and a left and a right driveshaftassembly (halfshaft). A
constant velocity (CV) joint was utilized at each end of the
halfshaft tocompensate for upward and downward, as well as rearward
and forward, movement of the front axlehubs and front suspension.
Each CV joint r,vas enclosed in a grease boot clesigned to be
secured by acrimp style clamp.
The front of the vehicle bocly r,vas disassernbled to access the
engine compartment and vehiclecontrol systems. The hoocl latch was
actuated and the safety latch r,vas bent away frorn its under-hood
striker. The right hood hinge was unbolted, the left hinge was cut
to remove the hood (Figures3l and 32).
Figure 32Figure 31
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STATÉ OF CALIFORNIA
DEPART[/IENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
98ss-2015-2306
NUI\4BER MAIT CASE NUIVBER
IL-045-15
ltMÈ. f24001
1900
NC;t C;
9855
UI.I-IL;ER IL)
16889
CHP 55BD oPl IT
In
t2-31-2015 49
FACTS
h - Vehicle #l
Engine Compaftment Inspection
The left side of the bumper and the upper portion of the
radiator support were unbolted.Additionally, the radiator supporl,
radiator and air conditioning condenser were relocated forwardfor
unimpeded access to the throttle body assembly (Figures 33 and
34).
Figure 33 Figure 34The engine starter and engine cooling fan
r,vere crushed between the engine and the radiator core
andfractured in numerous pieces (Figure 35). The front engine mount
was fractured and the right fenderwas crumpled rearward. The left
front of the engine and front engine mounted components
r,veretrapped by the displaced fender. The air conditioning
compressor mounted at the left front of theengine was crushed and
the compressor drive pulley was fractured and separated. The single
enginecomponent drive belt was displaced. Though displaced, the
drive belt remained surrounding itsdrive and driven pulleys, and
its surfaces and structure appeared undamaged (Figure 3d). Due to
thedamage, the engine could not be operated.
Figure 35 Figure 36
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STA-TE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTIVlENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
TtME t2400)
r900
NCtC
9855
OFFICER ID
16889 9855-2015-2306
NUtvltstR I\,IAIT CASE NUMBER
IL-045-15
CHP 55BD oPt 065 use
12-3t-2015 50
FACTS
Mechanical Inspection. Vehicle #l (Tovota)
En gine Compartment Inspection
The transaxle remained secured to the rear of the engine. The
center console mounted shift leverbezel and shift lever operational
track were displaced forward and up from the center console.
Withthe shift lever track repositioned over its normal mounted
position, the shift lever appeared to be inthe drive position. In
order to turn the ignition key OFF, prior to powering up the
vehicle, thetransmission shift lever was moved to the forward-most
position.
Both fender assemblies and the underlying front suspension
components were displaced rearr,vard.The left halfshaft was
oriented rearward as it traversed from the left transaxle output
shaft to the leftsteering knuckle hub. The right halfshaft was
displaced to the right. The right inboard halfshaft CVjoint was
separated. The CV boot remained intact, but the inner grease boot
clamp was missing.Both the tri-lobe bearing assemblies at the
inboard end of the displaced halfshaft and transaxleoutput gear
protrr.rding splined joint cone exhibited an accumulation of
grease. The transaxle controlcable was connected to the transaxle
shift shaft at the left side of the transaxle casing. The left
sideof the transaxle r,vas trapped by the crumpled radiator,
radiator sr"rpport and inner fender assembly.
The folloi,ving cold fluid levels were noted:
Component Fluid level
Master cylinder reservoirEngine oil dipstickEngine coolant
reservoirRadiatorTransmission fluid level
Within operational rangeIndeterminateEmptyEmptyAbove HOT
operational marking
The master cylinder fluid reservoir was full of clean yellow
tinted fluid, br.rt the reservoir lid wasmissing. The engine oil
dipstick lvas not showing any oil and it was indeterminate how much
oilremained in the engine crankcase oil pan. The radiator and
engine coolant reservoir r,vere torn openand their contents had
leaked or"rt. The transaxle contained fluid above the normal HOT
operafionalrange.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTI\,1ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
ftMÊ (2400\
1900
NCIC
9855
OFFICER ID
16889
NU I\4 tsER
9855-201 5-2306
I\4AIT CASE NUIVBER
IL-045-15
CHP 558D oPt 065 use
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FACTS
Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #l Gsyata)
Electrical System and Electronics Insnection
The vehicle inspection began with the throttle system
examination. Driver compaftment conditionwas examined. Toyota
representative Mr. L. Lewis connected a laptop computer to the
DiagnosticLink Connector (DLC) of Vehicle #1. Utilizing Toyota
diagnostic softlvare, Techstream, Mr. Lewisaccessed the Engine
Control Module (ECM). The diagnostic analysis revealed data
contained withinthe ECM. Confirmation with Toyota personnel
revealed the ECM of this vehicle had no storedmemory capability
(volatile memory only) in regard to sensor reported faults
following a completeelectrical system failure or electrical power
loss. Thus, the diagnostic reporting of the ECM r,vaspost collision
system and sensor condition.
The ECM was connected by a bracket to the leading side of the
firewall, near the center of theengine compaúment below the engine
compaftmenf cowl (Figure 3 f . Though the engine wasdisplaced
rearward and the engine compadment cowl was bent downr,vard, no
displaced componentswere in contact with the ECM and the ECM
appeared undamaged. During this inspection, theengine compaftment
cowl r,vas bent upward for further inspection of the ECM (Figure
38).
Figure 37 Figure 38
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
98ss-2015-2306
NUI\4BER IV1AIT CASE NUMBER
rL-04s-15
ItME 124001
1900
NCIt;
9855
OFFICER ID
16889
CHP 55BD oPI 065 use
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FACTS
Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #l (To)¡ota)
Electrical System and Electronics Inspection
The vehicle was equipped with a l2-volt negative ground system
utilizing a single storage batteryfor power. The battery and the
electrical distribution center was located at the left side of the
enginecompaftment ahead of the brake system master cylinder and
power booster. The battery was a toppost maintenance free design.
The battery was displaced rearward and up, but remained secured
tothe battery tray. The battery casing appeared undarnaged. The
battery positive post and its attachedbattery cable end clamp
remained tight and corrosion free. Neither the electrical
distribution centerat the left side of the engine compaftment nor
the fuse block, located ahead of the enginecompartment cowl at the
right rear of the engine compaftment, appeared to have sustained
internaldamage. The negative battery cable end clamp was displaced
from the negative post of the battery.Though displaced, neither the
negative battery post nor the displaced negative battery cable
endclamp exhibited corrosion or compromising damage. When measured,
available battery voltage lvas12.6 volts. Following the preliminary
evaluation of the electronic components, the negative batterycable
connector r,vas reconnected to its corresponding battery post.
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SÏAfE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACC¡DENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
TtME (2400\
1 900
NCrC
9855
OFFICER ID
r6889 9855-20rs-2306
NUIMBER IVIAII L,;ASI NUMBEH
IL-045-15
CHP 55BD oPr 065 IT useDATE OF COLLISION (MONTH.DAY.
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FACTS
Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #l (Toyota)
Electrical System and Electronics Inspection
Utilizing proprietary hardware and software, Mr. Lelvis
connected a laptop computer to the ECM ofVehicle #l and accessed
data through the DLC. Initial connection through the DLC was with
theignition key off (in the LOCK position). The software installed
in the vehicle and vehicleidentification was imaged from the ECM.
Once ECM communication was established and thesoftware identified
the vehicle, data was received from the vehicle control modules.
Data retrievaland component testing was conducted with the ignition
key ON/Engine OFF (KOEO). The engineand electronic controlled
throttle (Engine and ECT) circuit reported three powertrain
relatedDiagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC):
r POl02, Mass Air Flow (MAF) circuit low input¡ PO113, lntake
Air Temperature (IAT) circuit high inputr PO705, Transmission Range
sensor circuit malfi.rnction
These three DTC's were not from historical ECM memory, as the
ECM maintains volatile memoryonly and has no fault code memory
storage capability following an electrical system failure.
Oncebattery power was lost, all historical trouble codes would have
been lost.
FreezeFrame Data (FFD) retrieved during ECM imaging revealed
information that furtherconfirmed the trouble code record was not
pre-existing (set during vehicle operation). The FFDreported
vehicle speed and engine speed as zero. Additionally, the Health
Check Printing clisplayedInc (lncomplete) in the column labeled
Monitor Stahts. Monitor Status would be incomplete(displayed as
inc) until the engine was stafted and the vehicle r,vas operated
allowing the monitor(built into the ECM) to collect and interpret
sensor inpurts and complete its diagnostic reporl. TheTest Failed
column was void of any references. According to Toyota
representatives, this columnwas designed to record information
acquired through advanced operations, which this vehicle ECMwas
incapable of performing.
There were additional DTC's iclentified as chassis component
discrepancies. The diagnostic reportidentified codes from the Skid
Control Electronic Control Unit. The following chassis DTC's
weredisplayed within the Antilock Brake System/Vehicle Stability
Control/Traction Control(AB S/VSC/TRAC) report:
. Cl24l,low or high power supply voltageo C1406, open or short
in front speed sensor, LH circuitt Cl46E, open in ABS Solenoid
Relay Circuit
russelhSticky Noteno historical Data?? So no way of knowing if
system failed during time of crash?
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULT¡DISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
MAIT CASE NUI\4BER
IL-045-15
rtME t2400\
I 900
NCtC
9855
OFFICER IIJ
1 6889
NUIVIBER
9855-2015-2306
CHP 55BDDATE OF COLLISION
oPt 065 use
12-31-2015 54
FACTS
Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #1 (Toyota)
S and Electronics ct
The Portable Data File (PDF) Health Check Printing (5821-19),
Vehicle Diagnostic Report, as r,vellas a Freeze Frame report for
the ECM trouble codes PO 1 l3 and PO705 was included as Annex
C.There was no freeze frame data available for ECM trouble code
PO102 due to the inability of thesoftware program to locate the
throttle body intake mounted MAF circuit.
Following trouble code retrieval, testing of the throttle system
commenced
Throttle
The fuel induction system was a sequential multi-point fuel
injection (MPFI) design. Monitored airflow was pulled into the
intake manifold through a multi-component air intake and ducting
system.Intake ducting air flow was controlled by a single bore
throttle body. Electronic signals from theaccelerator pedal,
processed by the ECM, operated the throttle body.
The air filter housing containing the air filter element was
mounted at the left side of the engine. Airwas pulled directly into
the air filter housing through an air intake dr.rct located at the
leading end ofthe left inner fender.
Removal of several displaced body parts and the air intake
system allowed for unrestricted access tothe throttle body
assembly. The air filter intake duct, air filter housing, its air
filtering element, andthe throttle body inlet duct were all crushed
and the hard plastic portions of the assembly werefractured and
separated into nllmerolls pieces. The filtering element was crushed
and torn, but bothsides of its filtering fiber folds (upstream and
downstream) were clean. The throttle body intake r,vasseparated
from the air filter housing, but remained tightly clamped to the
throttle body throat. Thedistal end of the throttle body intake and
its surrounding clamp r.vere crushed. The IAT sensorremained
attached to the cnlshed throttle body intake duct and its sensor
pickup was protruding fromthe inner wall of the duct. To access the
throttle body plate, the throttle body intake duct securementclamp
r,vas loosened and the duct was removed. With the exception of some
loose fracturedfragments of hard plastic, the air frlter intake
duct, air filter housing, throttle body inlet duct andthrottle body
throat were found free of contaminants.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM
NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM
NUMBER
9855-201s-2306
IVAI-T CASE NUIV]BER
IL-045-15
TtME (2400t
1900
NL.;IL;
9855
OFFICER ID
16889
CHP 55BDDATE
oPI 065 use
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FACTS
Mechanical lnspection - Vehicle #l (Toyota)
Throttle
The engine intake manifold was fractured and separated in
proximity of the throttle body (Figrre39), with segments missing.
The dama