Kerley Reconstruction
Wes Starr

Wes Starr

Principal Accident Reconstructionist

Based in
Midlothian, TX
Experience
20+ years

Mr. Starr joined Kerley Reconstruction LLC in May 2026 and serves as a Principal Accident Reconstructionist. He is an honorably retired Phoenix Police Department Detective with more than 18 years of law enforcement experience, including 14 years assigned to the Vehicular Crimes Unit. His investigative background includes serious-injury and fatal collisions, traffic-related homicides, and officer-involved shooting reconstructions. Mr. Starr has been recognized by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office as an expert witness in traffic collision reconstruction and has experience presenting technical findings through written reports and courtroom testimony.

Mr. Starr’s professional background also includes seven years with the City of Phoenix Street Maintenance Department, where he operated heavy equipment and gained hands-on experience with roadway construction and pavement conditions. He applies his investigative experience, technical training, and roadway maintenance knowledge to the evaluation of physical evidence, vehicle movements, and collision sequences. His complete CV is available upon request.

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Reconstruction and certifications

  • Investigation and reconstruction of serious-injury and fatal traffic collisions.
  • Scene evidence interpretation, vehicle damage assessment, and direction-of-force analysis.
  • Analysis of pre-impact and post-impact vehicle dynamics and occupant motion.
  • Event Data Recorder (EDR) retrieval and analysis.
  • Preparation of two- and three-dimensional computer-aided reconstruction drawings, technical reports, and supporting materials for courtroom presentation.

Education

  • Traffic Collision Reconstruction I, II, and III.
  • Advanced Collision Investigation.
  • Human Factors, Motorcycle Crash Investigation, and Crush Analysis.
  • FARO 3D scanning and Leica GPS mapping.
  • Computer-aided design (CAD) reconstruction software.

Career highlights

  • Phoenix Police Department, Patrol Officer / Detective, including 14 years assigned to the Vehicular Crimes Unit.
  • City of Phoenix Street Maintenance Department, seven years of roadway maintenance and heavy equipment operation.

Professional associations

  • National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists (NAPARS).
  • Texas Association of Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialists (TAARS).