Other Factors to Consider: Car's Impact ProtecƟon Systems: Modern vehicles come with a combinaƟon of frontal and side airbags. Their deployment can provide some protecƟon to the occupants, especially to the driver in this case, against head and upper body trauma. Structural Integrity: The front corner of the car, especially near the wheel well, is designed to absorb and redistribute impact forces. Nevertheless, a force of 1 MN is significant, and there will likely be substanƟal deformaƟon, parƟcularly in the driver's area. Child Seats and Booster Seats: If any of the passengers are children, the type and posiƟoning of child restraints would play a criƟcal role in determining injury outcomes. If the passengers are in child seats or booster seats, the types of injuries are higher astronomically because even as strong and as safe as the car seats and booster seats are made today, we are still talking about injuries to a child who still has growth plates that are active, and the damage here is oftentimes damage that cannot be reversed. Secondary Collisions: Post the iniƟal angled impact, the vehicle could be redirected into secondary collisions with other vehicles, objects, or even lead to a potenƟal rollover due to the imparted force and angle. Given the force and angle described, the driver faces parƟcularly severe risks, with grave injuries or even fatality as a possible outcome. Immediate medical care would be crucial for all occupants following such an incident.
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