SUV Rollover Accident | Passenger Killed Driver Injured 134 Freeway
The SUV Rollover accident took place on the 134 Freeway in Glendale California early Saturday Morning. According to investigators at the scene of the accident the passenger of the vehicle was killed and the driver suffered serious injuries as the Sport Utility Vehicle Flipped over and crashed into a tree. No word yet as to the recent storm and slick conditions on local roadways was a contributing factor in the accident. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) Rollover accidents are the deadliest types of motor vehicle accidents constituting one in five of all fatal crashes in the United States. There are over 10,000 deaths each year in the U.S. which are attributed to SUV rollovers.
Common Causes of Rollover Accidents: Spurt Utility Vehicles and Light trucks are uniquely susceptible to rollovers because of their high profile and weight distribution. Common Causes of SUV Rollover Accident include:
- Defective design and manufacturing of the vehicle
- Climactic conditions including slippery roads and high winds
- Defective Roadway designs – improper designation of construction zones
- Driver error – including swerving distracted driving and swerving
- Driving under the influence
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