Special Crash Investigations: On-Site Alleged Air Bag Inflator Rupture Crash Investigation; Vehicle: 2002 Honda CR-V; Location: Indiana; Crash Date: January 2016

Background

This report documents the on-site investigation of an alleged rupture of the driver’s frontal air bag inflator of a 2002 Honda CR-V that resulted in fatal injuries to the driver.

Crash Summary

The crash occurred on a straight, two-lane U.S. highway in January 2016. The Honda was a 4-door SUV equipped with dual-stage frontal air bags and front-seat-mounted side impact air bags.

The crash involved the Honda, a 2007 Ford Taurus, and a 2013 Lexus ES 350. The Ford crossed into the southbound lane, striking the frontal corner of the Honda, deploying both of the Honda’s frontal air bags and the driver’s seat-mounted side impact air bag.

The Honda came to final rest in a ditch on the west side of the road, and the driver sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased. The front row passenger sustained incapacitating injuries and was hospitalized.

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Download: Special Crash Investigations: On-Site Alleged Air Bag Inflator Rupture Crash Investigation; Vehicle: 2002 Honda CR-V; Location: Indiana; Crash Date: January 2016

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