MAIT SUPPLEMENTAL · 2020. 9. 29. · STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARÎMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM CHP I 065 IT use

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARÎMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP I 065 IT use

t2-31-2015

rL-O45-15Rancho Cucamonga Area

MAIT SUPPLEMENTAL

This investigation was conducted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Inland DivisionMultidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT).

MAIT PERSONNEL:

Sergeant L. Berns, lD 15244,Inland Division MAIT Team LeaderOfficer M. Seruga, ID 1331l, Inland Division MAIT Investigator*Officer D. Finn, ID 13602,Inland Division MAIT InvestigatorOfficer J. Cafter, ID 14979,Inland Division MAIT Associate Investigator (Riverside CHP)MCS-I S. Turner, ID Al l2l2,Inland Division MAIT InvestigatorxDenotes primary investigator

SUBPOBNAS FOR MAIT PERSONNBL SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:

California Highway PatrolInland Division MAIT847 East Brier DriveS an B ernardino, Cal ifo rnia 92408 -2837

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NUMBER MAIT CASE NUMBER

IL-045-15

Attention: Sergeant L. Berns

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP 55BDDATE OF COLLISION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FACTS

INTRODUCTION

ENVIRONMENTALGENERAL DESCRIPTIONTRAFFIC ENGINEERINGWEATHER CONUTIONS AND LIGHTING

HUMAN FACTORSDzuVER BERTA OREI-I-aNA

OccupaNrsOCCUPANT INJUzuES

PHYSICAL EVIDENCEPHYSICAL EVIDENCE LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS

POINTS oF RESTSPHYSICAL EVIDENCE DIECNAIvT

VEFIICLE DESCRIPTION AND DAMAGEVEHTcLE #1 (Tovora Yants)VEHTcLE #2 (ToYorA SoLARA)

VEHICLE CoNTRoI MODULES

MECHANICAL INSPECTIONVEHTCLE #1 (ToYorA YARIS)

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PHYSICAL EVIDENCE ANALYSISVIDEO ANALYSISVF,HICI,E FACTORS

MECHANICAL ANALYSISIupactANar-vstsCONTnOIMODULES

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

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OFFICER ID

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ANALYSIS AND OPINION

DYNAMICS DIAGRAMAREAS OF IMPACT

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FACTS

Introduction

December 31,2015,at approximately 1903 hours, the CHP Inland Communications Center and

Ontario Police began receiving 9l I calls of an injury traffrc collision on Vineyard Avenue andInterstate 10. The collision involved a2015 Toyota Yaris, driven by Ms. Berta Orellana, and a2007

Toyota Solara, driven by Mr. Anthony Flores. Ms. Orellana, claiming unintended acceleration and

the inability to stop her vehicle, exited eastbound Interstate l0 to Vineyard Avenue at a high rate ofspeed. Mr. Flores was traveling slowly or stopped facing in a northerly clirection r,vithin the #3 lane

of Vineyard Avenue. The front of the Toyota Yaris impacted the left side of the Toyota Solara. Allfour ocóupants of the Toyota Solara and the left rear occupant of the Toyota Yaris sustained fatal

injuries. The remaining three occupants of the Toyota Yaris sl-lstained major to moderate injuries.

Initially, Ontario Police Department personnel responded to handle the investigation. Dr"rring the

course of their investigatioÀ, at 2022hovrs. Ontario Police requested CHP response as they believed

the incident initiated on the off-ramp. Units and supervisors from the Rancho Cucamonga Area ofthe CHP responcled and assumecl investigative responsibility. Officer S. Wainwright, ID 16889, wasassigned ur ih" primary investigating offrcer. Due to the circumstances surrounding this collision,

the Inland Division Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) was requested to

respond and assist with the investigation.

MAIT consists of investigators with specialized skills and training in accident reconstruction, trafficengineering and automotive servicing and mechanics. Team personnel apply their specific skills in

order to analyze the human, environmental and mechanical factors involved to determine theulderlyirig aðcident and injury causes. The following investigation details MAIT's findingsregarding this traffic collision.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARÍMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVEST¡GATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM

rL-045-159855

NCtC OFFICER ID

16889

NUMBER

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FACTS

lntroduction

Notification

On Decemb er 31,2015, the following Inland Division MAIT personnel responded to the scene

Sergeant L. BernsOfficer D. FinnOfficer J. CarterMCS-I S. Turner

The following Inland Division MAIT personnel assisted in this investigation at a later date:

Officer M. Seruga

Issues

Inland Division MAIT conducted a limited investigation that included the following:

l. Scene environment2. Physical evidence identification and analysis3. Damage assessment and analysis4. Mechanical assessment and analysis5. Analysis and opinions of causation

Thror"rghout this report, unless otherwise indicated, all times and measurements were approximate.

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russelhSticky NoteWhen and who is this officer?

russelhSticky NoteDo they go back and evaluate from time when Car was picked up at Avis? Do they have any Avis reports? How long and how much was the car driven after they rented it earlier during the day?

STATE OF CALIFORNIA


MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM

OFFICER ID

16889 9855-2015-2306

NUIMBER MAIT CASE NUMBER

IL-045-15

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FACTS

Environmental

General Description

The collision scene was located on Vineyard Avenue from Interstate 10 eastbound, in the city ofOntario, within the county of San Bernardino, California (Figre I).

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Interstate 10 was a designated east-west highway that traversed the southern portion of the state,

traveling through the counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside. At the scene of thecollision, Interstate l0 was generally aligned in a west by southeast direction. For the purpose ofthis investigation, all direction references will reflect the designated east-west alignment. VineyardAvenue was a north-south city roadway that traversed over Interstate 10. This segment of VineyardAvenue terminated at the northern edge of the Ontario International Airport. Vineyard Avenuecontinued north through the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga.

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MAIT CASE NU|llBER

IL-045-15

NUMBER

98ss-2015-2306

rtME (2400\

1900 9855

NCIC OFFICER ID

16889

SIATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTI\,4ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

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FACTS

Environmental

General Description

Interstate 10 was a California Department of Transportation maintained highway' The mainline for

eastbound consisted of four travel lanes and one High Occr"rpancy Vehicle (HOV) lane. The

roadway surface of the mainline and adjoining inside and outside shoulders were composed ofPortland cement concrete. A single lane off-ramp ascended from the mainline and branched intothree lanes that terminated at the intersection with Vineyard Avenue. The off-ramp was composed

of asphalt concrete. Raised concrete and asphalt curbs bordered the north ancl south edges' The

pavement surfaces were in good repair and fully furnctional (FigtLre 2).

Figure 2 - Off-rump' Interstute 10 eustbound to Vineyarel Avenue

VineyarclAvenue was a city of Ontario Department of Public Works maintained highway' VineyardAvenue northbor"rnd consisted of three through traffic lanes approaching Interstate l0 (Figure 3).Southbound consisted of two through lanes south of the intersection and two through lanes and one

leftturn lane (to Interstate l0 eastbound) north of the intersection. Raised concrete curbs borcleredthe east and west edges. Dirt and vegetation landscaping was located at the south-west corner of the

intersection, adjacent to the ln-N-Out Burger property boundary. A Mobile gas station and U-HaulNeighborhood Dealer were located at the southeast corner of the intersection'

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Figwe 3 -Vineyurd Avenue, sotttlt of Intetstute 10

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IL-045-1598s5-2015-2306

NUMBEROFFICER ID

16889

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NCtC

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FACTS

Environmental

Traffrc Engineering

Roaclr,vay Horizontal and Vertical Al i enments

Interstate 10, from Grove Avenue, was on a 6,000-foot segment of an 8,700-foot long tangent until it

reached the beginning of a 2,763-foot curve to the left with a radius of 7 ,07 | feet. The off-ramp toVineyard Aveñge began with a 913-foot tangent section, then a 1 85-foot long curve to the left with a

radius of 500 feet. The total ramp length was 1,098 feet (to the centerline of Vineyard Avenue).

From a point on the 3-lane ru*p io its termination at the crosswalk, the roadway was on a positive 3

percent ascending grade.

Vineyard Avenue, heacling nofth to its intersection with Interstate 10, was on a positive 5 percent

ur..nding grade. Cross-slopes varied from 2 to 3 percent from the median to the respective outside

curb edge along Vineyard Avenue for north and southbound travel lanes.

Pavement Del on and Sisnins

The traflc lanes for all routes approaching the intersection were delineated by painted broken whitestripes. A yellow painted meclian separated the northbound and southbound lanes of Vineyard

Avån¡re (sóuth of its intersection with lnterstate 10). On the off-ramp, the left shoulder was

clelineated by a solid yellow stripe and the right shoulder was delineated by a solid white stripe'

Directional white arrór,vs were puint.d on the roadway approaching the intersection with Vineyard

Avenue. Existing pavement legends were painted on the pavement surface with thermoplastic

material paint, wére retro-refleõtive, standard in size and shape, and installed per the Manual ofUniformed Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.

Traffic Controls

The intersection of Interstate l0 eastbound and Vineyard Avenue was controlled by a three-way

traffìc actuated signal system that was designed for four demand phases. The traffìc control system

consisted of pole mounied tri-phase signals for each of the three directions of travel. The left turn

phase movement for southbound Vineyard Avenue (to Interstate l0 eastbound) was controlled by a

dedicated tri-phase arrow signal.

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MAIT CASE NUI\4BER

rL-04s-159855-2015-2306

NUIVIBERNCIC

9855

OFFICER ID

16889

TtME (2400\

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FACTS

Environmental

Traffic Engineering

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Speed Limit

lnterstate 10 was regulated by the 65 miles per hour maximum speed limit for all vehicles not

sr"rbject to 22406 orine california vehicle code (cvc). Vehicles subjected to 22406 CVC rvereregulated by the 55 miles per hour maximum speed limit'

Vineyard Avenue was regulated by a 45 miles per hour posted (prima facia) speed limit for all

vehicles.

Traffic Volurne

The annual average daily traffic on Interstate 10 at 4th Street (Postmile 5.238) in San Bernardino

County r,vas 254,000 vehicles per day. The peak month average daily traffic volume was 263,000

vehiclls per day. The peak hourly tiaffic uolurn. was 17,700 vehicles per hour. These were total

volumesln botir directions of travel as recorded in the Caltrans 2014 Traffic Volumes on California

State Highr,vays system.

Caltrans operates an advancecl traffic management system. One component of this system is a series

of inductive loop detectors installed on Interstate 10. The loop detectors are wire loops embedded

into the roadi,vay snrface, within each trafhc lane. When a vehicle traverses the wire loop, it reduces

the loop inductance, which unbalances the tuned circuit of which the loop is a part. A field control

box interprets this data as a cletected vehicle (Figttre 4)'1

Figure 4 -Intluctive Loop ConJigrtrution Example

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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Environmental

Traffic Conditions

Traffic Volume

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The data collected by Caltrans is used to calculate various traffic measures (volume, occupancy and

speed) for use withiÀ their trafhc management program. This data is utilized for "real-time" traffic

rèports used by media sources to relay accurate drive times across the freeway system, changeable

-.rrug. signsthat display travel times to various destinations, and interactive traffìc maps thatdisplay areas ofcongestion and general traff,ic speeds'

The traffic loop data collection software calculates an average speed for each series of loops, based

on lane o".1rpán"y, lane volume, and elapsed time. Average values for each are also providedduring the reported time period (five minute intervals). The information cannot be used to determine

speed-s for inàividual vehicles, but rather, to show general trends in volumes and average speeds over

a given time.

Loop detectors were located on Interstate 10 eastbound, less than one mile west of Vineyard Avenue

(post mile marker 10 SBD 6.09) at4th Street (post mile marker l0 SBD 5.29). The Traffic DataReport, 5 Minute Loop Data, was obtained from Caltrans for this location from 1500 hours through

1900 hours on Decernber 31,2015. The table below provides data for the#3 and#4lanes (the lanes

traveled by Vehicle #1), including volume and average speeds, as well as the average for the

mainline of Interstate 10 eastbound, for the 15 minute time period preceding the collision.

* Mainline average includes all lanes, except the High OccLrpancy Vehicle (HOV) lane

487 vehicles / 49 mph86 vehicles I 44 mph105 vehicles I 47 mph18:45:00477 vehicles / 50 mph93 vehicles I 43 mph102 vehicles / 50 mph18:50:00481 vehicles / 50 mph79 vehicles I 39 mph18:55:00 105 vehicles / 5l mph473 vehicles / 50 mph75 vehicles I 43 mph105 vehicles / 49 mph19:00:00

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F'ACTS

Environmental

Weather Conditions and Lighting

Weather

The Weather Underground website2, history database link, was accessed. The following weather

information was obtained for Ontario (Guasti, Ontario International Airport), San Bernardino

County, California, for December 31,2015, at approximately 1853 hours (Pacific Standard Time)

These reported conditions were consistent with those observed at the collision scene by Area

and MAIT personnel.

MAIT CASE NUMBER

rL-045-159855-2015-2306

NUMBER

985s

NCtC OFFICER ID

16889

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1900

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MAIT CASE NUIVIBER

rL-04s-15

NUMBER

98s5-2015-2306

TIME (2400\

1900

NCIC

9855

OFFICER ID

16889

SIATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTI\¡ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PAÏROL

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FACTS

Environmental

Weather Conditions and Lighting

Liehting

December 31,2015 (Pacific Standard Time)

Sun:

72

This collision occurrecl dr.rring the hours of darkness, shortly after civil twilight. Aftifìcial overheadlighting \,vas present in the surrounding area. Sun and Moon data was obtained through the United

States Naval Observatory Astronomicãl Applications Department.3 The following inforrnation wasprovided for Decemb er 31,2015, for Ontario, San Bernardino County, California (longitude W1 17"

39, latitr-rde N34o 4'):

Begin civil tr,vilight:Sunrise:

Sun transit:Sunset:

End of civiltwilight:

Moon:

Moonrise:Moon transit:

Moonset:Moonrise:

0628 hours0656 hours1 154 hours1651 hours1719 hours

2217 hours on preceding day0439 hours1055 hours2310 hours

Phase of the Moon was a waning gibbous with 63 percent of the Moon's visible disk illuminated.

Artificial lighting at the scene of this collision consisted of two overhead fi"rll cutoff type luminairesinstalled at the corners of the Vineyard Avenue intersection with Interstate 10 eastbound exit and

entrance ramps. A third luminaire was located along the west edge of Vineyard Avenue,approximateþ 185 south of the exit ramp. The two luminaires at the Vineyarcl Avenue intersection

*é.. *ounted on the overhead traffic signal heads. These installed luminaires were designed forhigh mast lighting enabling various masthead arrays. These luminaires were eqr"ripped with 200-watt

hilh-pressu.. rodiuto lamps with an approximate 3O-foot mounting height. The intersection lighting

ryit.- was placed and constructed in accordance with California Department of Transportationsiandard plans and specif rcations with coordination and oversight by City of Ontario Engineering

and Public Works Departments. Additional ambient lighting was provided by the adjacent Mobile

gas station and In-N-Out Burger business facilities.

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NUMBER

9855-2015-2306

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OFFICER ID

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FACTS

Human F - Driver Be Orellana

Identifìcation

Ms. Orellana was identified as the driver of Vehicle #l (Toyota) at the time of the collision byOntario Police Deparlment officers and CHP offlrcers. This determination was based upon the

following:

¡ Her location within the driver's seat at the scene of the collision¡ The statement of occupants and witnesses

Restraints

It was determined that Ms. Orellana was utilizing her Type 2 (laplshoulder) occupant restraint

system when this collision occurred. This was based on an inspection of the restraint system and her

iÃjuries sustained. The Toyota Yaris was outfìtted with Supplemental Restraint Systems (airbags)

for the front occupants. These airbags r,vere deployed.

Driving Histor),

Ms. Orellana possessed a valid Class "C" California driver license, with no restrictions. ADepartment olMotor Vehicles (DMV) records check revealed that Ms. Orellana's current clriverlicËnse was issued on July 11,2014, and was due to expire on August 7,2019. The DMV inquiry

revealed no traffic related convictions, collisions or departmental actions.

Vehicle Familiarit)'

Ms. Orellana's normal daily driving vehicle was a 2002Toyota Sienna (van), which was purchased

new. On December 3l,20i5,her husband, Mr. Guillermo Quinones, procured a rental vehicle for

her trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. The vehicle , a 2015 Toyota Yaris, was obtained from Enterprise

Rentai, located at-gS+S Reseda Boulevard, Northridge, California. Ms. Orellana drove the vehicle

from the rental agency to their residence. This was her fìrst exposure to this vehicle prior to leaving

on her trip to Las Vegas.

russelhSticky NoteAvis??

russelhSticky NoteWhen and How Far?? How Many stops and lights? How many times did she press the brake?

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NUIV]BÉROFFICER ID

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FACTS

Human Factors - Driver Berta Orellana

Medical Histor)¡/Medications

Condítions.. Ms. Orellana was a diagnosed Type 2 diabetic for the past seven years. Type 2

dt"b.t.r" the most common form of àiub"t.r, is a problem with the body that callses blood glucose

(sugar) levels to rise higher than normal.a In general, people with diabetes either have a total lack of

inrrìlin (Type 1) or they have too little insulin or cannot use insulin effectively (Type 2). In Type I

diabetes, episoOer of lòw blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) are common' In Type 2 diabetes,

episocles oi'lonu blood sugar level ãre not common, unless the person is taking insulin or certain

dìabetes medicines.s This medical condition requires regular diet management, glucose monitoring,

and if necessary, daily medication. Although glucose (sugar) monitoring is a necessity for diabetics,

Ms. Orellana was not in possession of her monitor during her planned trip to Las Vegas.

Ms. Orellana r,vas not reqr,rired to wear corrective lenses while driving at the time of this collision.

Usage of sunglasses or other eyewear was unknown.

Mecliccttions: Ms. Orellana took medication daily for her diabetic condition. She took Metformin

(500 -g) *ce daily (in rhe morning), as well as Glybtride (5 mg) once daily. A summary of theindicationru fo. each of the prescribed rnedications taken was as follows:

o Metformizi is used, along with diet and exercise, to help control high blood sugar in adultswith type 2 diabetes. Metformin can control blood sugar by helping the body respond better

to the insr-rlin it makes naturally, decreasing the amount of sugar made in the liver and

decreasing the amount of sugar the intestines absorb'

o Glybtride is used, along with diet and exercise, to help control high blood sugar in adultsnuith typ. 2 diabetes. Glybtricte helps the body release more insulin, thereby helping tocontrol blood sugar levels.

Ms. Orellana took the stated dosages of her medication on the morning of December 31.

Additionally, she took anothe r Mõtformin pill approximately 30 minutes after the collision, as she

was feeling "dizzY."

No other prescribed or over-the-counter medications were noted or claimed.

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Intoxication

During initial contact and subsequent interviews, officers from the Ontario Police Depaftment and

the CHP did not detect any objeótive symptoms of alcohol or drug impairment' Based on these

observations, Ms. Orellana wãs determined not to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the

time of the collision.

MAIÎ CASE NUMBER

rL-045-15

OFFICER ID

16889 9855-2015-2306

NUMBERftME (2400)

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NCtC

9855

STATE OF CALIFORNIA


MULT¡DISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGAT¡ON TEAM NARRATIVEIDIAGRAM

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IL-045-15985s

NCrC OFFICER ID

16889 985s-2015-2306

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Human Factors - Occuþants

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FACTS

Passenger Guillermo Ouinones: Mr. Quinones was seated in the right front seat of the Toyota at thetime of the collision. This was established by the following:

. His statement and the statement of the other occupants in the vehicle

. His injuries sustained

Mr. Qr.rinones was wearing his Type 2 (lap/shoulder) occupant restraint when the collision occurredThis determination lvas based on his statement and an examination of the restraint system. The

Toyota was outfitted with Supplemental Restraint Systems (airbags) for the front occupants' The

right passenger airbag was deployed.

Passenqer Joel Pineda: Mr. Pineda was seated in the left rear seat of the Toyota at the time of the

collision. This was established by the following:

¡ The statement of the other occltpants in the vehicleo His injr"rries and unmoved location within the left rear position within the vehicle

Mr. Pinecla was wearing his Type 2 (lap/shoulder) occr"rpant restraint when the collision occurred.This determination r,vas based on the statement of the right rear occupant, Rachell Quinones, and an

examination of the restraint system.

Passenser Rachell Ouinones: Ms Qr-rinones r,vas seated in the right rear seat of the Toyota at the

time of the collision. This was established by the following:

r Her statement and the statement of the other occupants in the vehicler Her in-iuries sustained

Ms. Qr"rinones was wearing her Type 2 (laplshoulder) occupant restraint when the collision occurred'

This determination was based on her statement and an examination of the restraint system.

I!1AIT CASE NU¡¡BER

IL-045-15

OFFICER ID

r 6889 985s-2015-2306

NUMBERltME (24001

1 900

NCtC

9855

CHP 55BD

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F'ACTS

Human Factors - OccuPants

Vehicle #2 (Tovota Solara)

Driver Anthony Flores: Mr. Flores r,vas determined by Area investigating ofhcers to be seated in the

left front seat of the Tìyota at the time of the collision. He was found outside of the vehicle, to the

left of the Toyota Solara.

Area investigators determined Mr. Flores was r,vearing his Type 2 (laplshoulder) occupant restraint

when the roilirion occurred. The Toyota was outfitted with Supplemental Restraint Systems

(airbags). The driver's frontal impact and left sicle roof-mounted curtain airbags r'vere deployed.

passenger Monica Flores: Ms. Flores was seated in the right front seat of the Toyota at the time oftn. rottirion. This wã established by the responding Ontario Fire Department personnel wholocated her trapped in the right front seat.

Ms. Flores was wearing her Type 2 (laplshoulder) occupant restraint when the collision occurred'

This determination was based on observations made by responding personnel. The Toyota was

outhtted with Sgpplemental Restraint Systems (airbags). The passenger's frontal impact and right

side roof-mounted curtain airbags were deployed.

Passenger Matthew Pusateri: Mr. Pusateri was determined by Area investigating officers to be

r*t"O in the left reañeat of the Toyota at the time of the collision. He r,vas found outside of thevehicle, to the rear of the Toyota Solara.

Area investigators determined Mr. Pusaterir,vas r,vearing his Type 2 (laplshoulder) occupant restraint

when the collision occurred.

passenger Jeffrey Wille),: Mr. Willey was determined by Area investigating officers to be seated in

@Toyotaatthetimeofthecollision'Hewasfoundoutsideofthevehicle,adjacent to the right rear of the Toyota Solara.

It was indeterminate whether Mr. Willey was wearing his Type 2 (laplshoulder) occupant restraint

when the collision occurred.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMÊNT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL


I\,IAIT CASE NUMBER

IL-045-15

OFFICER ID

r 6889 9855-20rs-2306

NUI\48ÊRltME (2400)

1900

NCtC

9855

CHP oPt 065 use

t2-3r-201s l8

F'ACTS

Human Factors - C)ccunant Iniuries

Vehicle #l (Tovota Yaris)

Driver Berta Orellana

Ms. Berta Orellana was transported from the scene to Loma Linda University Medical Center by

American Medical Response (AMR) unit 143. Ms. Orellana sustained the following injuries as a

result of this incident (not intended to be all inclr"rsive):

o Fractured vertebrae. Abrasion/burn to left shoulder/collarboneo Lacerations to nose and hands. Complaint of pain to chest and lower bodyo Contr¡sion to right eye

Loma Linda University Medical Center was located at 11234 Anderson Street, Loma Linda,

California, 92354.

Passenser Gui rmo C)uinones

Mr. Ggillermo Quinones was transported from the scene to Loma Linda University Medical Center

by AMR unit 177. Mr. Qr"rinones sustained the following injuries as a result of this incident (not

intended to be all inch,rsive):

o Fractured left clavicleo Laceration to forehead. Abrasion to left knee. Complaint of pain to hipso Contusion to abdomen

Passenger Joel Pineda

Mr. Joel Pineda was transported from the collision scene to San Antonio Regional Hospital by AMR

unit I27 . Dr. T. Luceros pronounced Mr. Pineda deceased at 1947 hours. San Bernardino CountySheriff- Coroner Division conducted an investigation, and coroner's case number 701509986 wasassigned. The cause of death was determined to be "blunt force injuries of the head and neck."

San Antonio Regional Hospital was located at999 San Bernardino Road, Upland, California 91786.

MA CASE NUMBER

rL-045-15OFFICER ID

16889 9855-2015-2306

NUMBERrtME (2400\

1900

NCtC

9855

CHP 558DDATE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTIVENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

ruI U IT¡ OISCIPLINARY ACCI DENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAG RAMoPt 065 use

t2-31-20t5 l9

FACTS

Human Factors - Occupant Injuries

Vehicle #l ovota Yaris)

Passenser Rachell Ouinones

Ms. Rachell euinones was transpofted from the scene to Loma Linda University Medical Center by

AMR unit W7. Ms. Quinones sustained the following injuries as a result of this incident (not

intended to be all inclusive):

o Fractured left humerus¡ Fractured spine. Abrasion to right shouldero Laceration to left shin

I\4AIT CASÉ NUMBER

IL-045-1598ss-201s-2306

NUIVIBERNCIC

9855

OFFICER ID

16889

rtME (2400\

1900

STATÉ OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTIV]ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

rVI U ITI OISCI PLI NARY ACCI DENT I NVESTIGAT¡ON TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAG RAMP 558D Rev oPl lT use

t2-31-207s

FACTS

Human Factors - Occupant Iniuries

Vehicle #2 (To),ota Solara)

20

Driver v Flores

Ontario Fire Department ME135 pronounced remotely, by base contact with Dr. Shapiro, Mr.

Anthony Flores deceased at the scene at approximately 191 t hours. San Bernardino Cor,rnty Sheriff- Coroner Division conducted an investigation, and eoroner's case number 701509982 was assigned'The cause of death was determined to be "multiple blunt force injuries, occurring instantaneously'"

Passenger Monica Flores

Ontario Fire Departrnent ME135 pronounced remotely, by base contact with Dr' Shapiro, Ms.

Monica Flores deceased at the scéne at approximately i919 hours. San Bernardino County Sheriff -Coroner Division conductecl an investigation, and coroner's case number 701509983 was assigned.

The cause of death was cletermined to be "multiple blunt force injr,rries, occurring within seconds'"

Passenser Matthew Pttsateri

Ontario Fire Department ME,l35 pronounced remotely, by base contact with Dr. Shapiro, Mr.

Matthew Pusateìi deceased at the scene at approximately l9l9 hours. San Bernardino CountySheriff - Coroner Division conducted an investigation, and coroner's case number 701509985 r'vasassig¡ed. The cause of death was determiried to be "multiple blunt force injuries, occurring

instantaneously."

Passenger Jeffrey Willey

Ontario Fire Department ME135 pronounced remotely, by base contact with Dr. Shapiro, Mr.

Jeffrey Willey dìceased at the scene at approximately l9l9 hours. San Bernardino County Sheriff -Coroner Division conducted an investigation, ancl coroner's case number 701509984 was assigned.

The cause of death was determined to be "multiple blunt force injuries, occurring within seconds."

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPART¡/ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL


MAIÍ CASE NUMBER

IL-045-15

OFFICER ID

16889 9855-2015-2306

NUMBERrtME (2400)

1900 98s5

NClcCHP oPr 065 use

t2-31-2015 2t

FACTS

Physical Evidence

A rectangular coordinate system was established to document the collision scene and the physical

evidence. A Leica 1200 Series Global Positioning System (GPS) was located at the origin of the

coordinate system and labeled "Instrltment Base" on the Physical Eviclence Diagram. The Instrument

Base was located 7 feet east of the west roadway edge of Vineyard Avenue and I I feet south of thesouth prolongation edge of I-10 eastbound to Vineyard Avenue (off-ramp). The longitude and latitude

positións forèach item were recorded using a GPS Rover that was two-way radio linked to the

lnstrument Base.

Physical Evidence Locations and Descriptions

DalrIronn DcSCRIPTION AND WID'THS AT SPECII.IC DATA POINTSIre n¡

307-308307308

Tire friction mark, 6.5 feet in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in widthEnd,0.l0 foot in width

Tire friction mark, 3.0 feet in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in widthEnd,0.l0 foot in width

Tire friction mark, 1.2 feet in lengthBegin,0.l0 foot in widthEnd, 0.10 foot in width

Tire friction mark, 42.9 feet in lengthBegin,0.l0 foot in width0.10 foot in width0.10 foot in width0.10 foot in width0.10 foot in widthEnd, 0.10 foot in width

Tire friction mark, l.l feet in lengthBegin, 0.40 foot in widthEnd, 0.40 foot in width

Scrape, 0.70 foot in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in widthEnd, 0.10 foot in width


2

aJ

4

5

6

7

309-3 1 0309310

3tr-312311312

313-318313314315316317318

319-320319320

321-322321322

323-3245¿5

324

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OF

l2-3r-2015

FACTS

Physical Evidence

Physical Evidence Locations and Descriptions

aa

MAIT CASE NUMBER

IL-045-15

OFFICER ID

r 6889

NUMBER

9855-2015-2306

ÍtME (2400\

1900 98s5

NCtC

Ireu DrscRtPTtoN rNn Wlo'rHs,rr Spscl¡'¡c Dnr-r PolNlsPor s

Dnr-¡Irnnn

8

9

325-32632s326

327-328327328

329-331329330331

332-334JJ¿

333334

337-338-t3 t338

339-340339340

34t-342341342

422-424422423424

343-34534334434s

Scrape, 1.2 feet in lengthBegin,0.l0 foot in widthEnd, 0.10 foot in width

Scrape, 0.60 foot in lengthBegin,0.l0 foot in widthEnd. 0.10 foot in width

Scrape, 2.3 feet in lengthBegin, 0.20 foot in width0.40 foot in widthEnd. 0.60 foot in width

Scrape,2.8 feet in lengthBegin,0.l0 foot in width0.30 foot in widthEnd. 0.20 foot in width

Scrape, 2.2 feet in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in widthEnd.0.10 foot in width

Scrape, 0.90 foot in lengthBegin,0.l0 foot in widthEnd. 0.20 foot in width

Tire friction mark, 2.3 feet in lengthBegin, 0.60 foot in widthEnd. 0.80 foot in width

Scrape, 1.0 foot in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in widthEnd. 0.10 foot in width

Area of scrapesPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeter

Automotive componentPoint on itemPoint on itemPoint on item

l0

11

t2

13

14

l5

t6

365-3335336

-t -t

t7

STATE OF CALIFORNIA


MULT¡DISCIPLINARY ACC¡DENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP 558D oPt 065 use

12-3t-2015

F'ACTS

Ph),sical Evidence

Physical Evidence Locations and D

18

23

346-349346347348349

Automotive componentPoint on itemPoint on itemPoint on itemPoint on item

Furrow, 40.0 feet in lengthBegin, 0.80 foot in width1.2 feú in width1.2 feef in width3.0 feet in width4.0 feet in width2.5 îeet in widthEnd,l.2 feet in width

Automotive componentPoint on item

Automotive componentPoint on center of item

Automotive componentPoint on item

Automotive componentPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeter

Traffic control sign (damaged)Point at top of itemPoint at base of item

Shoes and hatPoint on itemPoint on item

19

24

357357

350-356350351

3523533s43553s6

20

21

22

23

3s8358

25

359359

360-365360361362

-toJ364365

366-367366367

368-369368369

9855-2015-2306

NUMBER IVIAIT CASE NUMBER

IL-045-15

NCIC

9855

OFFICER IU

I 6889

TIMÊ (2400\

1900

IrsN{ DescRlp'noN AND WIDTHS A-¡-SPECIFlc DA'I'A PolrursDnr¡,

PolIrenn

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENf OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

MUITIOISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP 55BD oPt 065 use

12-31-2015

FACTS

Physical Evidence

Phvsical Evidence Locations and Descriptions

24

IVIAIT CASE NUMBER

rL-045-159855-2015-2306

NUI\f BEROFFICER IL)

16889

rtME t2400)

r900

NCtC

9855

Irsñn DnscRtPTtoN ¡No Wlo'rus lr Spnclptc Dn-l.r Pol¡¡rsIrgN/¡Po s)

Dnrr

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

370-373370371372

-tt)

374-375374375

376-378376377378

379-381379380381

382-383382383

384-39338438s386387388389390391392393

394-395394395

Automotive componentPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeter

Automotive componentPoint on itemPoint on item

Automotive componentPoint on itemPoint on itemPoint on item

Damaged fencePoint at polePoint at mid-point of fencePoint at pole

Hole in groundPoint on circumferencePoint on circumference

Downed palm treePoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeter

Cardboard signPoint on itemPoint on item

Automotive componentPoint on itemPoint on item

6-397396397

aaJJ 39

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTIVIENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

N¡UITI OISCI PLI NARY ACCI DENT I NVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAG RAMCHP 558D 065 IT use

l2-31-2015

FACTS

Ph)rsical Evidence

Phvsical clence T,ocations and escrintions

7<

MAIT CASE NUIVIBER

IL-045-15

OFFICER ID

16889

NUMBER

985s-2015-2306

f IME (2400')

r 900 9855

NCrO

IrsÑ/I DoSCRIPT-ION AND WID.IHS A.I SPECIFIC DA.TA POI¡I-rSDnlr

Po¡nIrnnn

34

35

36

37

38

398-408398399400401

402403404405406407

408

Area of fluidPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeter

Scrape, 1.6 feet in lengthBegin, 0.20 foot in width0.30 foot in widthEnd, 0.20 foot in width

Scrape, 1.8 feet in lengthBegin, 0.10 foot in width0.20 foot in widthEnd,0.l0 foot in width



Area of scrapesPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeter

410-4124104t1412

4t3-4154134144t5

4t6-4184t6417

418

4t9-421419420421

-43039 425425426427428429430

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENl OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

rVI UITIOISCI PLINARY ACCI DENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAG RAMCHP 558D oPr 065

t2-31-2015

FACTS

Phlzsical Evidence

Ph)¡sical Evidence Locations and Descriptions

26

MAIT CASE NUMBER

rL-045-15

NUMBER

98s5-20r5-2306

NCIC

985s

OFFICER ID

16889

rtML (2400)

1900

DnraPorNr(s)

Iruur D¡:scRIP't¡oN aNo W¡o'lss xl'Spuclplc Dnr',r PotNrsIrsvt

40 431-433431432433

436-437436437

Scrape, 2.8 feet in lengthBegin, on curb facePoint on curb faceEnd, on curb face

Scrape, i.4 feet in lengthBegin, on curb faceEnd, on curb face


4l 3534-4434435

4

42

STATE OF CALIFORNIA


m ú r-il olsctpLt NARy Acct DENT I NVESTIGATIoN TEAM NARRATIvE/DIAGRAMCHP 55BD oPl use

t2-3r-2015

FACTS

Ph)¡sical Evidence

Points of Rests

27

l\ilAlT CASE NU[¡BER

IL-045-15

OFFICER ID

16889

NUMBER

9855-2015-2306

NCIC

9855

ltME 12400\

1900

Irnur DrscRlPTloN 'r'r Spuclptc Dnrl Pot¡¡'rsIrsvl Por s)T)AI'A

Vehicle #l 32-35 2015 Toyota YarisLeft front wheelLeft rear wheelRight rear wheelRight front wheel

2007 Toyota SolaraPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterRight front wheelPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterLeft front wheelPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeterPoint on perimeter

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Vehicle #2 l3-31l314

l5l617

18

19

2021

2223

2425

2627282930

31

Concrete sidewalk

Ëi-.

PHYSICAL EVIDENCE DIAGRAMPREPARED BY: M. SERUGA, lo 13311

lL{4s.15

TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM

Concrete sidewalk

Dirt and fol¡age landscape

Chaìnl¡nk

lanelines w¡th

fromeêstbound

Off-ramplnterstate

White

Asphalt park¡ng lot Mobile Gas Stationg0 N. V¡neyard Avenue

" On-ramp to10

WK\

}.Ra¡sed block planter

Dr¡veway

White l¡mit l¡nes

,#-"::.;Wh¡te lanel¡nes wilh reflectorsS Yellow centerl¡nes Northbound #1

SouthbÖund #1

Southbound #2

Wh¡te crosswalk l¡nes

Þcls)

d.æI w

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Pa¡nted wh¡te arrowsYellow edgeline with ffió

\ryedgel¡ne /A/TERS]IATE

AT VINEYARD AVENUE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARfMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL


MAIT CASE NU¡¡tsbH

IL-045-15

OFFICER ID

r 6889 98s5-201s-2306

NUMBERrtME (2400)

r900

NCtC

985s

CHP oPt 065 use

12-3r-2015

Vehicle Descr on and l)amase

Vehicle #l (To),ota Yaris)

Description

Year:Make:Model:License Number:VIN:Color:

FACTS

20t5ToyotaYaris655 RZN_NM\TNKKTUD3ZF A039162Silver

29

Registered Owner

PV Holding CorporationP.O. Box 9970Albr"rquerque, New Mexico 87119

Inspection Overview

The Toyota was inspected by Investigator Seruga on January 4 and 19,2016. The examination was

conducted at:

Certifi ed Towing Service, Incorporated1135 East State StreetOntario, California 917 6l

russelhSticky NoteFYI She drove a Toyota day to day adding even more familiarity

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DÉPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

IVI U ITI OISCI PLI NARY ACCI DENT I NVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM

MAIÏ CASE NUMBER

rL-045-159855-2015-2306

NUMBERNCtC

9855

OFFICER IIJ

16889

IIME Í24OO\

1900

CHP 55BD oPt 065

t2-31-2015

Vehicle Descri on and Damase

Vehicle #l (Toyota Yaris)

30

Damape Overview - Exterior

The Toyota sustained major frontal damage during this collision sequence (Fig'tre 5). Damage was

also noied to the wheels, undercarriage, and various body panels. The principal direction of force

(PDOF) of the frontal impact was directed rearward.

FACTS

Figure 5

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTIVIENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL


I\,1AIT CASE NUIVIBER

IL-045-15NCtC

985s

OFFICER ID

9855-2015-230616889

NUIV]BERllM¿ t24U0)

I 900

CHP 55BD oPt 065

t2-31-2015 31

FACTS


Vehicle #1 (Tovota Yaris)

Damage Overview - Exterior

The majority of the front section sustained direct contact damage that extended rearward to the A-pillars, wináshield, roof and front doors. The bumper and front components were displaced

iearward into the engine compartment. The engine and related components were displaced towards

the firewall. The leading edge of the doors r,vas in contact with the fenders and pillars. The

windshield r,vas shattered about its entirety. The roof displayed buckling near its leading eclge

(Figttre 6).

. Figure 6

The doors along the left sicle were no longer aligned, resulting in less than full-range of movement ofthe doors. a cytinOrical upward indentation was locatecl at the base of the left front door and rockerpanel and a result of direct contact. The left front wheel was displaced rearward. The tire was

ãeflated; an approximate 8-inch section of the wheel flange was heavily abraded. The left rear tire

and wheel were unremarkable (Figure T).

Figure 7

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTI\4ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

ul ú Ll olsctpLlNARY Acct DENT I NVEsrlcATloN TEAM NARRATIvE/DIAG RAMIVIAIT CASE NUMBER

rL-045-15

NUIVIBER

98s5-201s-2306

NCtC

985s

OFFICER IIJ

16889

rtME t2400\

1900

CHP 558D oPr 065

t2-31-2015

Vehicle Description and Damage

Vehicle #l (Toyota Yaris)

f)amase Overview - Exterior

1t

FACTS

The right rear corner displayed a fracture, including abrading and transfers, to the bumper Qover'

This dãmage was a result of direct contact. An indentation was noted near the mid-point of the

rocker punãI, and included the bottom edge of the front door, also from direct contact. The right

front wheel was displaced rearward, and the tire was deflated. The rear wheel sustained significant

flange damage. Thê surface of the r,vheel displayed scrapes and transfer over its entirety, with

numerous fractures of the spokes observed (Figure 8).

Figure I

MAIT CASE NUIMBER

IL-045-15

OFFICER ID

16889 98ss-2015-2306

NUMBERTIME (2400',)

1 900

NCtC

9855

CHP 55BD

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTIMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

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12-31-2015 33

F'ACTS


Vehicle #1 ovota Yaris)

l)amase Overview - Interior

The occupant compaftment exhibited a cluttered appearance. The driver's head restraint was

displaced from the seatback.

Alloutboard seating positions were equipped with Type2 (continuous lap/shoulder), 3-point

occupant restraint ryit..r. The retractorJ for the front seats were located mounted at the bottom ofthe li-pillar, next totheir corresponding seat. The retractors for the rear seats were located within

the seátback. Only the four outboard restraint systems were examined.

The left front seatbelt was found unlatched r,vith the webbing spooled across the seat cushion. The

webbing would not spool in due to activation of the retractor pretensioner. The webbing exhibited a

*uuy ufp.urance, with areas of discoloration and fraying, consistent with signs of occupant loading.

fneþtariic guide loop of the latch plate displayed abrading, evidence of heat transfer between it and

the webbing.

The right front seatbelt was found unlatched with the webbing spooled across the seat cushion. The

webbiãg would not spool in due to activation of the retractor pretensioner. The webbing was also

found constricted witnin the D-ring on the B-pillar. The webbing exhibited a wavy appearance, with

areas of discoloration and fraying,ionsistent with signs of occupant loading. The plastic guide loop

of the latch plate displayed abrading, evidence of heat transfer between it and the webbing.

The left rear seatbelt was found unlatched with a portion of the webbing spooled across the seat

cushion. The webbing had been severed, although the latch plate was stillthreaded along the

webbing (Figtre l¡. Íhe plastic guide loop of the latch plate displayed abrading, evidence of heattransfer between it and the webbing'

Figure 9

¡,AIT CASE NUIV]BER

rL-045-1598s5-2015-2306

NUMBERNCrC

9855

OFFICER ID

16889

IIME (24OOT

1900

CHP 55BD

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DÉPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

IUUITIOISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMoPt 065

l2-31-2015 34

FACTS


Vehicle #1 (To)¡ota Yaris)

I)amase Overview - Interior

The right rear seatbelt was found unlatched and retracted along the seatbackt The latch plate was

resting against the plastic stop attached to the webbing. The webbing exhibited a wavy appearance,

with aieas of discoloration and fraying, consistent with signs of occupant loading. The plastic guide

loop of the latch plate displayed abrading, evidence of heat transfer between it and the webbing.

The restraint system comprised a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which included frontal

impact airbags for the driver and front passenger, and knee bolster airbags for the driver. Both

frontal and the knee bolster airbags were deployed.

MAIT CASE NUMBER

rL-045-1598ss-2015-2306

NUI\¡BER

9855

NCtC OFFICER ID

r6889

I IM¿ I?4OUI

1900

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPART¡/lENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

ul ù ll olsclpLt NARy Acct DENT INVESTIGATIoN TEAM NARRATIvE/DIAG RAMCHP oPt 065

12-31-201s

FACTS

Vehicle Descri and Damase

Vehicle #2 (To)'ota Solara)

Description

35

Year:Make:Model:License Number:VIN:Color:

2007ToyotaSolara5UFZ279 _CA4T1CE30P27U753105Red

Registered Owner

Monica Flores450 East Live Oak Avenue, APt. 11Arcadia, California 91006

Inspection Overview

The Toyota was inspected by Investigator Seruga on January 4 and 79,2016' The examination wasconducted at:

Certified Towing Service, Incorporated1135 East State StreetOntario, California 917 61

f)amape Overview - Exterior

The Toyota sustained major damage to the left and rear section s (Figure 10). The principal direction

of force (PDOF) was from left-to-right, with a front-to-rear component'

Figure 10

STATE OF CALIFORNIA


UUITIOISCIPLINARY ACC¡DENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM

MAIT CASE NU[/ìBER

IL-045-15

OFFICER ID

r6889 985s-20rs-2306

NUMBERrtME (2400t

I 900

NCtC

985s

CHP 558D oPt 065 use

t2-31-2015 36

FACTS

Vehicle Description and l)amase


Damage Overvlew -

The entire left side, rearward of the fender, was separated at the A-pillar and roof. This section was

displaced rearward and to the right (Fig'tres 1 I and 12).

Figure 1l

Figure 12

The roof was similarly displaced. The left side tires were deflated, with numerous areas of damage

noted to the corresponding wheels. An approximate -inch section of the front wheel flange wasmissing.

IMAIT CASE NUI/BER

IL-045-15

OFFICER ID

t6889 98ss-201s-2306

NUIMBERTIME (2400\

1900

NCIC

9855

STATE OF CALIFORNIA


VIUITIOISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAMCHP 558D oPt 065 useDATE

12-31-2015

FACTS



D Overview -

37

The right side displayed significant induced buckling and related damage. Areas of the fender were

heavily damaged by fìre department on-scene extrication efforts. The door was missing. The rear

wheelïas Oisptacea and folded inward. The front wheel was present with areas of abrading aroundthe flange. This tire was inflated (Figure 13).

Figure 13

MAIT CASE NUIVlBER

IL-045-15985s-201s-2306

NUI\¡BER

9855

NCIC OFFICER ID

16889

T|ME (2400\

r900

STATE OF CALIFORNIA


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Vehicle #2 (Toyota Solara)

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Damase Ov iew - Interior

The occupant compaúment had been severely compromised. The left front outboard and all rear

seating stìuctures were displaced and rotated towards the rear of the vehicle. Miscellaneous items

*.r" ,1."*n about the interior. All outboard seating positions were eqr.ripped with Type 2(continuous lap/shor"rlder), 3-point occupant restraint systems. The retractors for the front seats were

Àounted on the B-pillars. The retractors for the rear seats r,vere located mounted along the C-pillars.

The left front seatbelt webbing was separated along a section consistent with the lap positioning.

The latch plate remained inserted within the buckle assembly. The remainder of the restraint had

been displaced with the B-pillar as a result of the collision'

The right front seatbelt was found unlatched with the webbing loosely spooled outside of the vehicle'

the wébbing was found constricted within the guide loop of the latch plate.

Due to the nature of this collision and the excessive occupant compaftment intrusion noted, primary

restraint systems were not further examined.

Aclditionally, this vehicle was equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which

included fróntal impact airbags, side seat-mounted airbags, and side roof-mounted cuftain airbags.

All frontal and side curtain airbags were deployed. The left side seat-mounted airbag was alsodeployed.

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NUI\4BER MAIT CASE NUIMBER

rL-045-15OFFICER IIJ

16889

rlME (2400)

1900

NCtC

9855

CHP 558DDATÉ OF

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FACTS

Vehicle Control Modules

Vehicle #l ovota Yaris)

On December 31,2015, the Toyota Yaris' airbag electronic control unit (ECU) was removed from

the vehicle and transported to the MAIT office for download. On January l,2016,Investigator L.

Berns, gtilizing Bosch@ Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) hardware and software (version 16.3),

communicated with the airbag ECU and its data was imaged'. From the data retrieved, it was

determined that the airbag EðU contained five event recordings: Most Recent, TRG I 1; 1't Prior

Event, TRG 10; 2nd Prior Event, TRG 9; 3'd Prior Event, TRG 8; and Unlinked, Page 0'

The "Most Recent Event, TRG 1 I " was recorded as a "front/rear crash," non-deployment level

event. The "ltt Prior Event, TRG l0" was recordecl as a "sicle crash," non-deployment levelevent.The "2nd Prior Event, TRG 9" was recorded as a "front/rear crash," deployment level event. The

"3rd Prior Event, TRG 8" was recorded as a "side crash," non-deployment level event'

The recorded pre-crash data associated with the four TRG events were identical. The pre-crash data

for the Unlinked event was slightly different.


On Decemb er 31,2015, the Toyota Solara's airbag ECU was removed from the vehicle and

transported to the MAIT office for download. On January l,2016,Investigator [ '. Berns, utilizing

Bosch@ CDR hardi,vare and software (version 16.3), communicated with the airbag ECU and its data

was imageds. From the data retrieved, it r,vas determined that the airbag ECU contained three event

recordings: Most Recent Frontal/Rear Event, TRG 6; I't Prior Frontal/Rear Event, TRG 5; and Prior

Frontal/Rear Event, TRG 4.

No pre-crash data was associated with the TRG events.

7 The complete reporl is contained rvithin Annex A8 The complete repoft is contained rvithin Annex B

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MAIT CASE NUMBER

IL-045-15

NUMBER

985s-201s-23069855

NCrC OFFICER ID

16889

TtME (2400\

1900

STATÊ OF CALIFORNIA

DEPART[¡ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

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FACTS

Mechanica Insnection - Vehicle I lTovota)

Issues

The purpose of the mechanical inspection was to collect data necessary to document the pre-collision

and poti collision condition of Vehicle #1, as well as identify any mechanical factors that could have

contribr"rted to or caused this collision.

Arrangements r,vere made for the inspection of the 2015 Toyota Yaris with participation of the

Natioñal Highway Traffic Safety Administration, United States Department of Transportation and

Toyota reprãsentátives. MAIT sought input from these organizations regarding previous motor

vehicle unintended acceleration investigations.

Non-MAIT personnel were involved in vehicle inspection. The following National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration, United States Department of Transportation, represented by, Dynamic

Science, Incorporated, an Exodyne Company, Anaheim, California, \'vere present:

o James Perry, Technical Director Dynarnic Science, Incorporated, Research,Science and TechnologY Division

. David Myers, Crash Investigator Dynamic Science, Incorporated, Research,Science and TechnologY Division

The following Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Incorporated, Torrance/lrvine, California, were present:

¡ Robeft Landis, Design and Technical Analysis Manager

r Lance Lewis, Technical Analysis Manager

o Scott Davidson, Field Technical Specialist

. Nicholas Smith, Quality Engineer, Powertrain Group, Quality Assurance

. Josh Smith, Quality Engineer Trainee, Poweftrain Group, Quality Assurance

P 558D

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I\¡AII CASE NUIVBER

IL-045-15

NUMBER

9855-2015-23069855

NCtC OFFiCER ID

16889

rtME 12400')

1900

CHP 558D

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARf I\¡ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

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FACTS

Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #1 (Toyota)

Issues

Throughout this repoft, unless otherwise indicated, all times and measurements were approximate,

and ali inspected component pafts were secured and properly mounted.

Investigative Summary

At the scene of the collision, Investigator Turner conducted a preliminary mechanical inspection of

Vehicle #1. Digital images of Vehicle #l were captured and the airbagcontrolmodule (ACM) wasremoved from both Vehicle #l andVehicle #2. The ACMs were transported to the MAIT office inFontana, California, by Investigator Berns for data imaging and evidence storage.

On January 19 and 20,2016, an in-depth mechanical inspection of Vehicle #l was conducted at theCHp impound facility of Certified Towing Service, Incorporated, in Ontario, California.

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Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #l (Toyota)

Dates of inspection

Inspection Locations

Description

YearManufacture DateManufacturer

MakeModelLicenseVehicle Identifi cation Number (VIN)OdometerColorType of VehicleGross Axle Weight Ratings:

FrontRear

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

42

December 3I,2015, andJanuary l9 and 20,2016

Collision Scene

Certified Towing Service,Incorporated1135 East State StreetOntario, California 917 6l

2015February 2015Toyota Motor Manufacturing,France SASToyotaYaris655 RZN - New MexicoVNKKTUD32FA03916215,277SilverFront-wheel drive, four-door sedan

2,665 pounds1,830 pounds1,830 pounds

I\4AIT CASE NUMBÉR

IL-045-15

OFFICER ID

r 6889

NU¡JBER

9855-2015-2306

rtME Q400\

r 900

NCtC

98s5

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MAIT CASE NUMBER

IL-045-15

OFFICER ID

l 6889

NU|llBER

985s-2015-2306

TtME (2400\

r 900 98s5

NCIC

STATE OF CALIFORNIA


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ical Ins le #l

Extent of Inspection

The rnechanical components of this front-wheel drive vehicle were arranged into individual critical

item segments for detailed analysis of their fi-rnctional abilities or abnormalities. The critical item

,"g*.nì, on this vehicle consisted of the throttle, steering, suspension, service and parking brake,yIt.... A description of interrelated systems and adjacent component damage was included withinassociated sectioni of this report. Adclitionally, a drivetrain inspection and an externaltire and

wheel evaluation were performed cluring this inspection.

Vehicle Overview

The vehicle was found upright on the paved surface of a Mobile gas station (Figure 14). Vehicle # 1

exhibited contact and inducèd damage, which included, but was not limited to, the front end, hood,

engine compaftment, both fenders and front cloors. The front bumper was displaced rearward,

fractured and separated near the center. The bumper cover, grille and all front lamps r,vere missing.

The radiator support, radiator and air conditioning condenser were displaced rearward ancl in contact

r,vith the engine.^the right front suspension and attachecl components were displaced rearward. The

floor pan añd firewall aiea ahead of the driver position was buckled and displaced rearr'vard and up.

The r,vindshield r,vas shattered, but remained in place. Oil, engine coolant and other engine

compaftment fluids were flowing from the underside of the vehicle.

Figure l4

I\iIAIT CASE NUIVIBER

IL-045-15OFFICER ID

I 6889

NUMBER

9855-2015-23069855

NCICltME 12400\

1900

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMEN-T OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

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F'ACTS

Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #1 (To)¡ota)

Vehicle Overview

Inspection of the interior of the vehicle revealed severaldeployed airbags (Figure 15). The driver

coÅpartrnent was litterecl with personal items. Gatorade bottles, paper towels and an interior

rearview mirror r,vere positioneà atop the clriver footr,vell area (Figure 16). With the exception of a

foldecl paper towel, nóne of the itemi r,vere in the clriver controlpeclal operational area. During the

investigatìon, the scattered loose items were removecl. The firewall and driver compaftment floor

pan were found displaced rearward and up'

Figure 15 Figure 16

The ignition key r,vas bent, but remainecl inserted into the ignition key tr-rmbler' The ignition key was

founJin the ACC (Accessory) position (Figtre 17). The headlamp sr,vitch r'vas found in the ON(normal nighttime iamp mnning) operational position (Figtt e 18). When po\'ver r'vas restored,

vehicle instrumentation confirmed the headlamps were on.

Figure 17 Figure 18

MA CASE NUI\¡BÉR

IL-045-15

NUI\¡BER

98s5-2015-2306

OFFICER ID

16889

rlME (2400)

r 900

NCtC

9855

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTIMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

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Mechanical Insoection - Vehicle #1 (Tovota)

Vehicle lew

Examination of the clriver compadment f,rrei,vall/floor pan (footwell) revealed a non-Original

Eqr"ripment Manufacturer (OEM) rubber contonred fit floormat. The floormat surface exhibited soil

unã ,hutt.."d glass fragments. Fluid trails \,vere present at the uppel right area ofthe floormat

surface (Figuie 19). There was no evidence of fluicl leakage at the underside of the instrument panel

above the fluid contaminated area. The floorrnat clid not have any securement openings at the rear.

The vehicle was designed with floormat retaining clips installed in the floorboard carpet ahead of the

driver seat pedestat. itre floormat was displaced forward, but was not r,vrinkled or in a position thatr,vonld normally interfere with driver foot pedal operation (Figure 20).

Figure 19 Figurc 20

The displacement of the footwell resulted in the inability to fully apply tlie accelerator pedal

assembiy (Figttre 21). Measr"rrement indicated less than one/half-inch of travelwas available for

accelerator pðOut uppti.ation move ment (Figure 22). During the preliminary on-scene investigation,

no accelerator pedâitesting was performed and the assembly was not operatecl.

Figure 21 Figure 22

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IVAIT CASE NUMBER

IL-045-15

rtME (2400\

1900 9855

NCIC ot-t-tctR ilJ

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NU|\ilBÊR

CHP 55BDDATE OF COLLISION

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FACTS


Vehicle Overview

The center console was displaced to the left. The center console mounted shift lever cover wasdisplaced from the center console. The shift lever bezel lvas displaced r"rpr,vard and sideways, butremained surrounding the transaxle shift lever (Figttre 23). With the console shift lever bezelremoved, the shift lever track was also found displaced (Figure 24). The shift lever was notrelocated, but appeared parlially detached.

Figure 23 Figure 24During the on-scene investigation, the leading end of the center console was disassembled (Figure25). The SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) airbag ECU was located and was found tightlysecurecl and properly oriented (Figure 26). The airbag ECU was accessed, its electrical harness wasdisconnected and was removed from the vehicle. The rnodule was subsequently transported to theMAIT office.

Figure 25 Figure 26

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPAR'T[,IENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL


I tML (240U)

1900 9855

NCtC OFFICER ID

I 6889 98ss-201s-2306

NUMBER I\¡AIT CASE NUMBER

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FACTS

Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #1 (Tovota)

Vehicle Overview

On January 19,2016, at 0700 hours, Investigator Turner arrived at Certified Towing facility.lnvestigator Turner was met by Investigators Berns and Seruga. The vehicle was located within anenclosed storage building (Figtres 27 and 28). The vehicle was relocated or-rtside to allow forunimpeded inspection. The vehicle was eventually moved back inside and raised on jack stands forthe conclusion of the inspection.

Figure 27 Figure 28At 0900 hours, MAIT Investigators were met by National Highway Transporlation SafetyAdministration (NHTSA), United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Investigators.Toyota representatives arrived after. Discussion commenced regarding the MAIT vehicle inspectionprocess and possible electronic component testing. Prior to vehicle disassembly, NHTSAInvestigators were allowed to take exterior damage measuremenfs (Figures 29 and 30).

Figure 29 Figure 30

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA



NCtC

9855

OFFICER ID

I 6889 9855-2015-2306

NUIV]BER IV]AI I (.;ASI NUIVIBTH

IL-045-15

I tME 12400)

I 900


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- Vehicle

Drivetrain

This vehicle was eqr"ripped with a 1.5 liter displacement, transverse mounted, double overheadcamshaft (DOHC), Variable Valve Timing (VVT-i), four-cylinder, liquid cooled, gasoline engine.The engine was displaced rearwarcl and to the left, in contact r,vith both fender assemblies and in nearcontact i,vith the firer,vall. The radiator support and connected components lvere displaced rearwardand the radiator and its support r,vere in contact with the engine. The drivetrain components anddamage were described as viewing the engine and transaxle longitudinally from the rear (the left sideof the engine and transaxle were the leading side as oriented in the vehicle).

The engine was coupled to a four-speed, cable controlled automatic transaxle. A floorboard centerconsole mounted gearshiít lever was used for gear selection of the transaxle. Engine torque wasdesigned to be transmitted to the front wheels thror-rgh the transaxle and a left and a right driveshaftassembly (halfshaft). A constant velocity (CV) joint was utilized at each end of the halfshaft tocompensate for upward and downward, as well as rearward and forward, movement of the front axlehubs and front suspension. Each CV joint r,vas enclosed in a grease boot clesigned to be secured by acrimp style clamp.

The front of the vehicle bocly r,vas disassernbled to access the engine compartment and vehiclecontrol systems. The hoocl latch was actuated and the safety latch r,vas bent away frorn its under-hood striker. The right hood hinge was unbolted, the left hinge was cut to remove the hood (Figures3l and 32).

Figure 32Figure 31

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98ss-2015-2306

NUI\4BER MAIT CASE NUIVBER

IL-045-15

ltMÈ. f24001

1900

NC;t C;

9855

UI.I-IL;ER IL)

16889

CHP 55BD oPl IT

In

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FACTS

h - Vehicle #l

Engine Compaftment Inspection

The left side of the bumper and the upper portion of the radiator support were unbolted.Additionally, the radiator supporl, radiator and air conditioning condenser were relocated forwardfor unimpeded access to the throttle body assembly (Figures 33 and 34).

Figure 33 Figure 34The engine starter and engine cooling fan r,vere crushed between the engine and the radiator core andfractured in numerous pieces (Figure 35). The front engine mount was fractured and the right fenderwas crumpled rearward. The left front of the engine and front engine mounted components r,veretrapped by the displaced fender. The air conditioning compressor mounted at the left front of theengine was crushed and the compressor drive pulley was fractured and separated. The single enginecomponent drive belt was displaced. Though displaced, the drive belt remained surrounding itsdrive and driven pulleys, and its surfaces and structure appeared undamaged (Figure 3d). Due to thedamage, the engine could not be operated.

Figure 35 Figure 36

STA-TE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTIVlENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL


TtME t2400)

r900

NCtC

9855

OFFICER ID

16889 9855-2015-2306

NUtvltstR I\,IAIT CASE NUMBER

IL-045-15

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FACTS

Mechanical Inspection. Vehicle #l (Tovota)

En gine Compartment Inspection

The transaxle remained secured to the rear of the engine. The center console mounted shift leverbezel and shift lever operational track were displaced forward and up from the center console. Withthe shift lever track repositioned over its normal mounted position, the shift lever appeared to be inthe drive position. In order to turn the ignition key OFF, prior to powering up the vehicle, thetransmission shift lever was moved to the forward-most position.

Both fender assemblies and the underlying front suspension components were displaced rearr,vard.The left halfshaft was oriented rearward as it traversed from the left transaxle output shaft to the leftsteering knuckle hub. The right halfshaft was displaced to the right. The right inboard halfshaft CVjoint was separated. The CV boot remained intact, but the inner grease boot clamp was missing.Both the tri-lobe bearing assemblies at the inboard end of the displaced halfshaft and transaxleoutput gear protrr.rding splined joint cone exhibited an accumulation of grease. The transaxle controlcable was connected to the transaxle shift shaft at the left side of the transaxle casing. The left sideof the transaxle r,vas trapped by the crumpled radiator, radiator sr"rpport and inner fender assembly.

The folloi,ving cold fluid levels were noted:

Component Fluid level

Master cylinder reservoirEngine oil dipstickEngine coolant reservoirRadiatorTransmission fluid level

Within operational rangeIndeterminateEmptyEmptyAbove HOT operational marking

The master cylinder fluid reservoir was full of clean yellow tinted fluid, br.rt the reservoir lid wasmissing. The engine oil dipstick lvas not showing any oil and it was indeterminate how much oilremained in the engine crankcase oil pan. The radiator and engine coolant reservoir r,vere torn openand their contents had leaked or"rt. The transaxle contained fluid above the normal HOT operafionalrange.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTI\,1ENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL


ftMÊ (2400\

1900

NCIC

9855

OFFICER ID

16889

NU I\4 tsER

9855-201 5-2306

I\4AIT CASE NUIVBER

IL-045-15


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FACTS

Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #l Gsyata)

Electrical System and Electronics Insnection

The vehicle inspection began with the throttle system examination. Driver compaftment conditionwas examined. Toyota representative Mr. L. Lewis connected a laptop computer to the DiagnosticLink Connector (DLC) of Vehicle #1. Utilizing Toyota diagnostic softlvare, Techstream, Mr. Lewisaccessed the Engine Control Module (ECM). The diagnostic analysis revealed data contained withinthe ECM. Confirmation with Toyota personnel revealed the ECM of this vehicle had no storedmemory capability (volatile memory only) in regard to sensor reported faults following a completeelectrical system failure or electrical power loss. Thus, the diagnostic reporting of the ECM r,vaspost collision system and sensor condition.

The ECM was connected by a bracket to the leading side of the firewall, near the center of theengine compaúment below the engine compaftmenf cowl (Figure 3 f . Though the engine wasdisplaced rearward and the engine compadment cowl was bent downr,vard, no displaced componentswere in contact with the ECM and the ECM appeared undamaged. During this inspection, theengine compaftment cowl r,vas bent upward for further inspection of the ECM (Figure 38).

Figure 37 Figure 38

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA



98ss-2015-2306

NUI\4BER IV1AIT CASE NUMBER

rL-04s-15

ItME 124001

1900

NCIt;

9855

OFFICER ID

16889

CHP 55BD oPI 065 use

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FACTS

Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #l (To)¡ota)

Electrical System and Electronics Inspection

The vehicle was equipped with a l2-volt negative ground system utilizing a single storage batteryfor power. The battery and the electrical distribution center was located at the left side of the enginecompaftment ahead of the brake system master cylinder and power booster. The battery was a toppost maintenance free design. The battery was displaced rearward and up, but remained secured tothe battery tray. The battery casing appeared undarnaged. The battery positive post and its attachedbattery cable end clamp remained tight and corrosion free. Neither the electrical distribution centerat the left side of the engine compaftment nor the fuse block, located ahead of the enginecompartment cowl at the right rear of the engine compaftment, appeared to have sustained internaldamage. The negative battery cable end clamp was displaced from the negative post of the battery.Though displaced, neither the negative battery post nor the displaced negative battery cable endclamp exhibited corrosion or compromising damage. When measured, available battery voltage lvas12.6 volts. Following the preliminary evaluation of the electronic components, the negative batterycable connector r,vas reconnected to its corresponding battery post.

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MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACC¡DENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM

TtME (2400\

1 900

NCrC

9855

OFFICER ID

r6889 9855-20rs-2306

NUIMBER IVIAII L,;ASI NUMBEH

IL-045-15

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Mechanical Inspection - Vehicle #l (Toyota)

Electrical System and Electronics Inspection

Utilizing proprietary hardware and software, Mr. Lelvis connected a laptop computer to the ECM ofVehicle #l and accessed data through the DLC. Initial connection through the DLC was with theignition key off (in the LOCK position). The software installed in the vehicle and vehicleidentification was imaged from the ECM. Once ECM communication was established and thesoftware identified the vehicle, data was received from the vehicle control modules. Data retrievaland component testing was conducted with the ignition key ON/Engine OFF (KOEO). The engineand electronic controlled throttle (Engine and ECT) circuit reported three powertrain relatedDiagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC):

r POl02, Mass Air Flow (MAF) circuit low input¡ PO113, lntake Air Temperature (IAT) circuit high inputr PO705, Transmission Range sensor circuit malfi.rnction

These three DTC's were not from historical ECM memory, as the ECM maintains volatile memoryonly and has no fault code memory storage capability following an electrical system failure. Oncebattery power was lost, all historical trouble codes would have been lost.

FreezeFrame Data (FFD) retrieved during ECM imaging revealed information that furtherconfirmed the trouble code record was not pre-existing (set during vehicle operation). The FFDreported vehicle speed and engine speed as zero. Additionally, the Health Check Printing clisplayedInc (lncomplete) in the column labeled Monitor Stahts. Monitor Status would be incomplete(displayed as inc) until the engine was stafted and the vehicle r,vas operated allowing the monitor(built into the ECM) to collect and interpret sensor inpurts and complete its diagnostic reporl. TheTest Failed column was void of any references. According to Toyota representatives, this columnwas designed to record information acquired through advanced operations, which this vehicle ECMwas incapable of performing.

There were additional DTC's iclentified as chassis component discrepancies. The diagnostic reportidentified codes from the Skid Control Electronic Control Unit. The following chassis DTC's weredisplayed within the Antilock Brake System/Vehicle Stability Control/Traction Control(AB S/VSC/TRAC) report:

. Cl24l,low or high power supply voltageo C1406, open or short in front speed sensor, LH circuitt Cl46E, open in ABS Solenoid Relay Circuit

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA


MULT¡DISCIPLINARY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM NARRATIVE/DIAGRAM

MAIT CASE NUI\4BER

IL-045-15

rtME t2400\

I 900

NCtC

9855

OFFICER IIJ

1 6889

NUIVIBER

9855-2015-2306

CHP 55BDDATE OF COLLISION

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FACTS


S and Electronics ct

The Portable Data File (PDF) Health Check Printing (5821-19), Vehicle Diagnostic Report, as r,vellas a Freeze Frame report for the ECM trouble codes PO 1 l3 and PO705 was included as Annex C.There was no freeze frame data available for ECM trouble code PO102 due to the inability of thesoftware program to locate the throttle body intake mounted MAF circuit.

Following trouble code retrieval, testing of the throttle system commenced

Throttle

The fuel induction system was a sequential multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) design. Monitored airflow was pulled into the intake manifold through a multi-component air intake and ducting system.Intake ducting air flow was controlled by a single bore throttle body. Electronic signals from theaccelerator pedal, processed by the ECM, operated the throttle body.

The air filter housing containing the air filter element was mounted at the left side of the engine. Airwas pulled directly into the air filter housing through an air intake dr.rct located at the leading end ofthe left inner fender.

Removal of several displaced body parts and the air intake system allowed for unrestricted access tothe throttle body assembly. The air filter intake duct, air filter housing, its air filtering element, andthe throttle body inlet duct were all crushed and the hard plastic portions of the assembly werefractured and separated into nllmerolls pieces. The filtering element was crushed and torn, but bothsides of its filtering fiber folds (upstream and downstream) were clean. The throttle body intake r,vasseparated from the air filter housing, but remained tightly clamped to the throttle body throat. Thedistal end of the throttle body intake and its surrounding clamp r.vere crushed. The IAT sensorremained attached to the cnlshed throttle body intake duct and its sensor pickup was protruding fromthe inner wall of the duct. To access the throttle body plate, the throttle body intake duct securementclamp r,vas loosened and the duct was removed. With the exception of some loose fracturedfragments of hard plastic, the air frlter intake duct, air filter housing, throttle body inlet duct andthrottle body throat were found free of contaminants.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA



NUMBER

9855-201s-2306

IVAI-T CASE NUIV]BER

IL-045-15

TtME (2400t

1900

NL.;IL;

9855

OFFICER ID

16889

CHP 55BDDATE

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FACTS

Mechanical lnspection - Vehicle #l (Toyota)

Throttle

The engine intake manifold was fractured and separated in proximity of the throttle body (Figrre39), with segments missing. The dama

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