Crash Overview
This report documents the investigation of a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC involved in a rollover crash in California. The crash occurred on an undivided, two-lane, east/west roadway in a rural area, resulting in deployment of airbags and “C” (possible/complaint of pain) injuries to the driver and front right passenger. Neither occupant was ejected during the rollover.
Vehicle Details
The vehicle, a 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. The vehicle complied with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 226, Ejection Mitigation.
Crash Data
The crash occurred during the evening in July 2017, with the Mercedes departing a curved section of roadway on the right edge for unknown reasons, striking the ground on a descending embankment, and overturning, right side leading. The vehicle came to rest on its roof. The Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) system and the vehicle’s event data recorder (EDR) were imaged during the inspection.
Conclusion
This report summarizes the investigation of a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC involved in a rollover crash in California. The vehicle’s safety systems, including airbags and electronic stability control, were deployed during the crash. Further analysis of the data and evidence is needed to draw conclusions about the crashworthiness performance of the vehicle and its safety systems.
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