By Zane T. Cagle | September 22, 2016 | Car Accidents, Featured, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
A 16 year-old Maryville passenger was killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Worth County about two miles east of Sheridan, Missouri.
The crash occurred around 4:20 p.m. on Missouri Route 46 according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. The Patrol said he was riding in a 1997 Ford that collided with a sport utility vehicle. According to the report, the SUV pulled into the path of the Ford vehicle.
The driver of the Ford, a 17 year-old Sheridan young man suffered moderate injuries and was taken to a hospital via medical helicopter. Another 13 year old passenger of Sheridan suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital via a private vehicle.
The driver of the SUV, a 16 year-old Sheridan woman was not listed as injured according to the patrol report. The patrol said the fatally injured victim was not wearing a safety device, but the other two victims were wearing safety devices.
Motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death and serious injuries for teenagers.
Intersection or T-bone type crashes are very common. In the case of a side-impact crash, there is very little crumple zone or buffer area to absorb the shock, such as in a rear-end collision or even a head-on collision. While some vehicles have side impact air bags, overall, a rather thin door and window is all that separates the occupant and another striking vehicle.
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