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Re: Front Seats Reclined Upon Impact During Rear-End Collision

Jeff Haynes (jhaynes@webkorner.com)
Sun, 8 Feb 1998 19:25:18 -0500 (EST)

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I have investigated several mva where this has happened.
Last case is where a 1996 Dodge Ram rear ended a
small Honda sending same under a Tractor Trailor.
Fortunately both occupants of the Honda were
obese which resulted in their seats reclining prior to
going under the tractor trailer. Impact of the Ram
was approx. 38 - 40 mph.

I agree with Chuck, speed of the tractor trailor
would more likely than not be in the 60's.
The average drag factor in our city is between
.87 .92 (asphalt / concrete) dry and level surface.

Consider yourself fortunate......

Jeff.....

Jeff Haynes
jhaynes@webkorner.com

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