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Crash #2014540245 Crash #2014540245
Fatalities 2
State WEST VIRGINIA
County BERKELEY
City FALLING WATERS
Date March 26, 2014
Time 8:43 a.m.
Location(39.5631694, -77.8964722) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 I-81
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherSnow
WeatherBlowing Snow
Number of Vehicles 4
Number of Vehicles in Transport 4
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 6
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 6
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing Interstate
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Interstate
Road Owner Unknown
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 223
First Harmful Event Concrete Traffic Barrier
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Median
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Snow
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 8
EMS Notified Minute 54
EMS Arrived Hour 9
EMS Arrived Minute 10
Arrived At Hospital Hour 10
Arrived at Hospital Minute 30
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 48 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Combination
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenReported as Unknown if Tested
Alcohol Test TypeReported as Unknown if Tested
Alcohol Test ResultReported as Unknown if Tested
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedReported as Unknown if Tested
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Ground
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathApril
Day of Death11
Year of Death2014
Hour of Death9
Minute of Death0
Lag Hours384
Lag Minutes17
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
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Person #2 in Vehicle #1 Person #2 in Vehicle #1
Age 73 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionSecond Seat, Left Side
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Combination
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationUnknown
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathMarch
Day of Death26
Year of Death2014
Hour of Death10
Minute of Death31
Lag Hours1
Lag Minutes48
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
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Person #3 in Vehicle #1 Person #3 in Vehicle #1
Age 75 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeveritySuspected Serious Injury (A)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Combination
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Ground
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 31 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #1 in Vehicle #3 Person #1 in Vehicle #3
Age 37 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityPossible Injury (C)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Ground
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #1 in Vehicle #4 Person #1 in Vehicle #4
Age 53 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 2
Number of Occupants 3
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Acura
Body Type Large Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Full Size” and “Large”)
NCSA Model 421
Registration State Canada
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 2HNYD2H66BH5
Model Year 2011
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 70
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point Not Reported
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Canada
Driver Zip Code 0
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 999
Driver Weight 999
Previous Recorded Crashes 99
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 99
Previous Speeding Convictions 99
Previous Other Moving Violations 99
Month of Oldest Violation Unknown
Year of Oldest Violation 9999
Month of Newest Violation Unknown
Year of Newest Violation 9999
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Downhill
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Snow
Traffic Control Device Warning Sign
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning Properly
Pre Event Movement Decelerating in Road
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO: Poor Road Conditions (Puddle, Pothole, Ice, etc.)
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Braking and Unknown Steering Direction
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Departed Roadway
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - CONFIGURATION B: LEFT ROADSIDE DEPARTURE - Control/Traction Loss
Driver Related Factor Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Driver Did Not Maneuver to Avoid
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Distracted
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Freightliner
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State New Jersey
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 1FUJGLDR3DSB
Model Year 2013
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 None
Trailer VIN 2 None
Trailer VIN 3 None
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 3 Not Reported
Jackknife Yes, First Event
Motor Carrier ID 572445547
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Van/Enclosed Box
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 70
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State New York
Driver Zip Code 10034
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 72
Driver Weight 999
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 1
Month of Oldest Violation January
Year of Oldest Violation 2013
Month of Newest Violation November
Year of Newest Violation 2013
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Downhill
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Snow
Traffic Control Device Warning Sign
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning Properly
Pre Event Movement Decelerating in Road
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE TRAVELING Over the Lane Line on Left Side of Travel Lane
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Braking and Steering Left
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Departed Roadway
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Other Crash Type
Driver Related Factor Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Contact Motor Vehicle (in This Crash)
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Distracted
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Vehicle #3 Vehicle #3
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Ford
Body Type Light Pickup
NCSA Model 481
Registration State West Virginia
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1FTFW1ETXBFC
Model Year 2011
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 70
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 10 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State West Virginia
Driver Zip Code 25403
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 72
Driver Weight 225
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Downhill
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Snow
Traffic Control Device Warning Sign
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning Properly
Pre Event Movement Decelerating in Road
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE ENCROACHING INTO LANE From Adjacent Lane (Same Direction) Over Left Lane Line
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Braking and Unknown Steering Direction
Precrash Stability Skidding Longitudinally - Rotation Less Than 30 Degrees
Pre-impact Location Stayed on Roadway, but Left Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Other Crash Type
Driver Related Factor Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Contact Motor Vehicle (in This Crash)
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 4 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Distracted
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Vehicle #4 Vehicle #4
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Freightliner
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 1FUJA6CK69LA
Model Year 2009
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 None
Trailer VIN 2 None
Trailer VIN 3 None
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 3 Not Reported
Jackknife No
Motor Carrier ID 57327574
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Van/Enclosed Box
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 70
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 7 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Ohio
Driver Zip Code 44130
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 74
Driver Weight 300
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 1
Month of Oldest Violation May
Year of Oldest Violation 2013
Month of Newest Violation May
Year of Newest Violation 2013
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Downhill
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Snow
Traffic Control Device Warning Sign
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning Properly
Pre Event Movement Decelerating in Road
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE TRAVELING This Vehicle Decelerating
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Braking and Unknown Steering Direction
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Other Crash Type
Driver Related Factor Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Contact Motor Vehicle (in This Crash)
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Distracted
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Left
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNot Reported
Sequence of EventsConcrete Traffic Barrier
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #2
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Left
Event #4 Event #4
VehicleVehicle #2
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsConcrete Traffic Barrier
Event #5 Event #5
VehicleVehicle #2
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #1
Area Of Impact8 O'Clock
Event #6 Event #6
VehicleVehicle #3
Area Of Impact10 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #1
Area Of Impact5 O'Clock
Event #7 Event #7
VehicleVehicle #4
Area Of Impact7 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #1
Area Of Impact6 O'Clock

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