James Clark
Principal Accident ReconstructionistDUI and Marine Accident Expert
- Based in
- Richmond, KY
- Experience
- 5+ years
Mr. Clark joined Kerley Reconstruction LLC in 2026 and serves as a Principal Accident Reconstructionist. He has served as a law enforcement officer in Kentucky since 2022 and is currently with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. Mr. Clark has deep family roots in southeastern Kentucky and a commitment to serving victims and their families. He conducts ground vehicle accident reconstruction for civil and criminal proceedings, including serious-injury and fatal collisions. His investigative background also includes marine incident investigation, DUI enforcement, and narcotics investigations. His complete CV is available upon request.
Reconstruction and certifications
- Trained in accident reconstruction by the Kentucky State Police and the Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM).
- More than 440 hours of formal training in traffic laws and enforcement, driving procedures, DUI enforcement, vehicular homicide investigation, and accident investigation and reconstruction.
- Technical analysis involving speed and time-distance calculations, energy and damage assessment, and vehicle lamp examinations.
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training.
- Experience testifying at multiple levels of court proceedings.
Education
- Advanced Law Enforcement, AAS, 2022
- Lexington Police Academy, 2022
Career highlights
- Lexington Police Department, 2022–2023
- Madison County Sheriff's Department, 2024–present
Professional associations
- National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS)