ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 11

The Comparison of Brake and Accelerator Pedals with Marks on Shoe Soles
von Bremen, A
Forensic analyst, The Centre of Forensic Sciences, Ontario

(Received 1 December 1988; accepted 28 February 1989)

Abstract

The driver of a motor vehicle that was involved in a collision may sometimes be identified by marks on shoe soles or pedals. Forceful contact of an automotive pedal with a shoe sole may leave characteristic features on either or both. An optical method was developed to compare these features that are illustrated with 15 photographs. Four cases are discussed in detail and conclusions are given.

Keywords:
forensic science, criminalistics, motor vehicle accidents, footwear, automotive pedals, comparisons, high contrast photography

Paper ID: JFS12797J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12797J
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