David Neal
Accident Technician ICommercial Vehicle Safety
- Based in
- Texarkana, AR
- Experience
- 9+ years
Mr. Neal joined Kerley Reconstruction LLC in 2025 and serves as an Accident Technician and Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Safety Expert. He is a former Arkansas Highway Police Officer with seven years of motor vehicle accident investigation experience and 10 years of U.S. Army service. Mr. Neal supports collision investigations and provides specialized expertise in commercial vehicle inspections, fleet safety practices, and regulatory compliance involving Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. He has testified on numerous occasions and applies his military and law enforcement experience to thorough inspections, evidence documentation, and technical case preparation. His complete CV is available upon request.
Reconstruction and certifications
- Seven years of motor vehicle accident investigation experience.
- More than 40 hours of formal education in accident investigation.
- Commercial motor vehicle inspection and safety compliance experience through the Arkansas Highway Police.
- Experience conducting and supporting fleet safety audits, reviewing inspection documentation, and evaluating safety practices and corrective-action needs.
- Technical support involving evidence organization, inspection notes, case documentation, and preparation of supporting exhibits.
Education
- Arkansas State University Mid-South, Associate of Science (AS), 2018.
- Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, West Memphis, 2017.
- Arkansas Highway Police Recruit Training Academy, 2023.
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Part A Inspection Level Certificate.
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Part B Inspection Level Certificate.
- Arkansas State Expert in Commercial Motor Vehicle Size and Weight.
Career highlights
- Arkansas Highway Police, Federal and State Inspector.
- Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office, Investigator.
- West Memphis Police Department, Patrol Officer.
Professional associations
- National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS)