Judson Welcher
Dr. Judson Welcher is a crash analysis expert known for his work in accident reconstruction and forensic engineering. He has been involved in numerous legal cases where his expertise in evaluating collision dynamics and vehicle damage plays a crucial role in determining the circumstances of traffic incidents. In the recent trial of Karen Read, Welcher provided testimony regarding the damage to Read’s Lexus SUV and the injuries sustained by John O’Keefe, contributing to the defense's case by highlighting gaps in the prosecution's theory of the collision.
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Judson Welcher testified that evidence is consistent with O’Keefe being struck by a vehicle identical to Read’s.
Karen Read retrial: Key witness testimony in retrial for death of John O’Keefe
United States· 2025-06-17
Dr. Judson Welcher testified that Read likely hit O'Keefe with a glancing blow.
Closing arguments set for Friday in Karen Read's second trial over cop's deathUnited States· 2025-06-13
Judson Welcher testified that Karen Read's SUV clipped John O'Keefe, leading to his injuries.
Karen Read trial nears end with defense expert challenging vehicle strike theoryUnited States· 2025-06-12
Dr. Judson Welcher explained to jurors how he found that O'Keefe appeared to have been struck by Read's SUV.
Karen Read trial witness challenges taillight evidence in Boston cop death caseUnited States· 2025-06-04
Dr. Judson Welcher is an expert on crash reconstruction who presented evidence in the trial.
Karen Read's dog bite expert looks to chew up car crash theoryUnited States· 2025-06-03
Dr. Judson Welcher provided expert testimony regarding the collision analysis.
Karen Read trial: Defense tears into crash analysis, targeting gaps in state's theory of collisionUnited States· 2025-05-28