110.1

Question 1

A minimum team compliment is composed of a MAIT coordinator, a team leader, two investigators, a Motor Carrier Specialist I (MCS I), and ____________ .

Answer 1

an engineer from Caltrans. (HPM 110.1 1-4)

Question 2

The appropriate Division commander shall utilize MAIT for the following types of incidents:

Answer 2

(1) A fatal or suspected serious injury crash occurs involving an on-duty CHP or Caltrans employee, including subcontractors working on a Caltrans work project. The fatal or suspected serious injury pertains to any involved party, and not specifically to the on-duty CHP or Caltrans employee.

(2) Any aircraft crash involving a departmental aircraft in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage, or when specifically requested by the OAO to assist with the aircraft-incident investigation. A qualified member of the OAO will be assigned as a member of the MAIT conducting the investigation of any departmental aircraft crash or incident.

(3) Any crash in which the Department has been notified that investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board will be responding to conduct a parallel investigation. HPM 110.1 1-7/8

Question 3

The following list is representative of the type of incidents when, at the discretion of the Division commander, a MAIT may be utilized:

Answer 3

(1) Any crash or incident which, in the judgment of the Area commander or of a higher command authority, MAIT involvement would be appropriate. An example of this would be a crash involving a law enforcement agency during which a fatal or suspected serious injury occurred.
(a) Any significant crash in which a fatality or fatalities occurred which could lead to prosecution for murder or manslaughter.
(b) Any crash in which a fatality or fatalities occurred involving any vehicle or combination of vehicles described in Section 34500 of the California Vehicle Code.
(c) Any crash which results in the spillage or leakage of a significant amount of a hazardous material which seriously threatens life or property.
(d) Any fatal or suspected serious injury crash involving a possible roadway defect as a primary cause or contributing factor.
(e) Any crash where there is an indication that an involved vehicle has a manufacturing defect which was the primary cause or contributing factor.
(f) Any crash where there is a need for an in-depth speed analysis.

(2) A fatal or suspected serious injury crash occurs in which the investigating officer suspects a safety restraint system failed to operate as designed. With appropriate Division approval, in cases where the only issue is the possible failure, a consultation with the team leader may be conducted. After consultation, the team leader will determine if a failure analysis should be conducted, and whether or not sufficient physical evidence is available to complete the investigation. If enough physical evidence is documented, a failure analysis will be conducted. If enough physical evidence is not available, the Area will document the condition of the safety restraint system with MAIT assistance/consultation.

(3) A MAIT should not be called to a crash scene when the intent is to have the MAIT prepare a physical evidence diagram only. It is the intent of the MAIT program that resources be used to investigate complex crashes. Diagramming alone is not to be considered a complex investigative procedure. A MAIT may be utilized to prepare physical evidence diagrams for incidents being investigated, such as shooting and crimes scenes. HPM 110.1 1-8/9

Question 4

A MAIT _________ (may/should/shall/not) be called to a crash scene when the intent is to have the MAIT prepare a physical evidence diagram only.

Answer 4

Should not (1-9)

Question 5

While awaiting MAIT. If the Area has a MAIT associate among its personnel, the associate (should/shall) be called to assist in securing the collision scene.

Answer 5

Should. (HPM 110.1, 1-12)