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COLLISION
Comprehensive evaluation of traffic accidents
requires investigation of the collision scene,
assessment of damage to the vehicle and
examination of the victim.
Correlation of all these components often
allows an accurate opinion regarding the
mechanism of injury.
Pathologist speaks with accident investigator
or reviews the collision report prior to
beginning the autopsy.
Major categories of traffic fatalities:
Victim’s height
Speed of the vehicle
Pont of impact on the vehicle
At low speeds and front impact