Expected differences and unexpected commonalities in mortality, injury severity and injury patterns between near versus far occupants of side impact crashes (scientific poster).

While less common than frontal crashes, side impact crashes are more lethal. Due to the proximity between the occupant and the impacting structures, near-side crashes are thought to result in more severe injuries than far-side impacts. In this study we will characterize and compare the mortality, injury severity and patterns of injury of occupants involved in near- and far-side impact crashes. (Author/publisher)