Injury Control Analysis

Current Event: Recent Motor Vehicle Crash

A 64-year-old Detroit man died when he collided head-on with the end of an unanchored metal guardrail on a highway exit (see Figure 4; Fournier, 2017). The crash occurred at approximately 3:15am on Friday, February 10^th, 2017. The guardrail pierced through the vehicle from engine to the rear window. Speed was deemed a major factor in his death, which was pronounced on the scene:

"The suggested speed for this ramp is 30 miles per hour," Lt. Mike Shaw said in a statement. “Evidence on the scene points to speeds much higher than that. This crash could have been avoided if the suggested speed limit would have been followed."

– Lt. Mike Shaw of the Michigan State Police

It is unclear whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the motor vehicle crash.

Figure 4. Scenes of the crash in Detroit, MI

Current Event Injury-Control Analysis Using Haddon's Matrix