A STUDY OF SEVERE VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS. PHASE 3.

摘要

This report gives the results of a comprehensive and systematic study of fifteen severe vehicular collisions which occurred in Georgia during a five month period. All but one crash occurred in Metropolitan Atlanta. The research was a broadbased team effort which involved the participation of a civil engineer,neurological surgeon,automotive technician,psychologist,safety engineer, pathologist,and medical secretary. The research included an epidemiological study of factors leading to the initiation of accidents as well as a study of the 'second collision'to establish the kinematics of the occupants and to identify the agent(s) which caused the injuries and deaths. This report describes the results of Phase 3of a continuing research program sponsored by the National Highway Safety Bureau. (Author)