Lead Accident Reconstruction Expert

Efrain Navarro, BSME, ACTAR

Mr. Navarro is an accredited accident reconstructionist with extensive experience investigating collisions involving passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. His work includes vehicle and site inspections, digital mapping of collision scenes, aerial drone imaging, and extraction and analysis of Event Data Recorder (EDR) and Engine Control Module (ECM) data.

He utilizes mathematical models and computer simulations to accurately reconstruct collisions, prepares clear, professional reports, and provides expert witness testimony in both civil and criminal matters. Mr. Navarro is fluent in English and Spanish.

Professional Background

Current Role: Principal accident reconstructionist and forensic engineering consultant at Navarro Consulting, providing collision analysis, data forensics, and expert witness services for attorneys (2026–Present).

Education

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at San Antonio, 2016

Licensing & Accreditation

• Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist (ACTAR No. 3344)

Memberships & Certifications

• Remote Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA No. 4224354)
• Member, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE No. 6144561069)

Career Experience

• 2026–Present — Navarro Consulting, San Antonio, Texas Accident reconstruction and forensic engineering services for attorneys, including investigation and analysis of passenger vehicle, heavy truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian collisions; vehicle and site inspections; digital mapping of collision sites; EDR/ECM imaging; simulations and animations; and preparation of expert reports and testimony.

2019–2026 — Crash Engineer, LLC, San Antonio, Texas Accident reconstruction and forensic engineering services for attorneys, including investigation and analysis of passenger vehicle, heavy truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian collisions; vehicle and site inspections; digital mapping of collision sites; EDR/ECM imaging; simulations and animations; and preparation of expert reports and testimony.

• 2016–2019 — J. Eftekhar & Associates, San Antonio, Texas Project Engineer: Accident investigation and reconstruction; analysis and research of vehicles and vehicle systems; product and machine design; premises accidents; standards and codes; and planning and implementing nondestructive and destructive testing. Work products included research, analysis, consulting, expert report preparation, and civil and criminal testimony.

Technical Areas of Expertise

01

Accident Reconstruction

Scientific analysis of crash dynamics, impact severity, and vehicle motions to determine how and why a collision occurred.

02

Human Factors

Assessment of visibility, perception–reaction, driver behavior, and distraction issues relevant to liability and fault.

03

Commercial Vehicle & Roadway Safety

Analysis of heavy truck operations, FMCSA compliance, log books, and roadway design issues affecting commercial collisions.

04

EDR & ECM Data Forensics

Forensic imaging and interpretation of passenger vehicle Event Data Recorder (EDR) and heavy truck Engine Control Module (ECM) data.

05

Expert Reports & Testimony

Preparation of clear, defensible written reports and delivery of expert testimony in depositions, mediations, and trial.

Consult with the Lead Expert

Navarro Consulting provides attorneys with direct access to specialized reconstruction forensics. Schedule a consultation to review technical evidence, data recovery strategies, or trial testimony requirements.

Case Inquiry Email

Efrain@navarroreconstruction.com

(210) 310-6805