Title page
Contents
Background 5
Summary 7
Crash Site 7
Pre-Crash 7
Crash 7
Post-Crash 8
2014 Peterbilt (Tractor-Trailer) 9
Description 9
Exterior Damage 9
2014 Peterbilt Occupant Data 10
Driver Demographics 10
Driver Injuries 10
Driver Kinematics 10
2013 Nissan Altima 11
Description 11
Vehicle History 11
Exterior Damage 12
Event Data Recorder 13
Interior Damage 14
Manual Safety Systems 15
Supplemental Restraint Systems 15
2013 Nissan Altima Occupant Data 17
Driver Demographics 17
Driver Injuries 17
Driver Kinematics 18
Crash Diagram 19
Appendix A: Event Data Recorder Report for 2013 Nissan Altima 20
Figure 1. Left front oblique view of the Nissan under the trailer towed by the 2014 Peterbilt. Local law enforcement provided image 5
Figure 2. Left front oblique view of the Nissan 6
Figure 3. Southbound view of the roadway for the Peterbilt's and Nissan's pre-crash travel 7
Figure 4. The Nissan at final rest. Local law enforcement provided image 8
Figure 5. Damage to rear of trailer. Image supplied by police investigation 9
Figure 6. Overhead view of the Nissan depicting the frontal underride damage 11
Figure 7. Front plane damage to the 2013 Nissan Altima 12
Figure 8. Frontal plane direct contact damage from impact to the back of the trailer 12
Figure 9. Underride direct damage from impact to the back of the trailer 13
Figure 10. Driver loading of windshield header 15
Figure 11. View of the Nissan's deformed steering wheel 16