Special Crash Investigations: On-Site Rollover Crash Investigation Vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Location: California Crash Date: July 2017

Summary of the Report

This report documents the investigation of a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC involved in a rollover crash in California. The crash occurred when the vehicle departed a curved section of road on the right edge for unknown reasons, struck the ground on a descending embankment, and rolled two quarter-turns, right side leading. The vehicle came to rest on its roof.

Vehicle Description

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC was equipped with frontal airbags, seat-mounted side impact airbags, knee airbags for the front row seat positions, and combination roll-sensing/side impact inflatable curtain (IC) airbags for both rows.

Crash Details

The crash occurred during the evening in July 2017 on an undivided, two-lane, east/west roadway in a rural area of California. The vehicle was being driven eastbound by a belted 23-year-old male and the other occupant was a belted 32-year-old male seated in the front right position. The driver and front right passenger sustained police-reported “C” (possible/complaint of pain) injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

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