Friday night, five
vehicles in total were involved in a massive
collision at the intersection of Keyworth and Park Heights Avenues. Two people from the crash were ejected from
their vehicles and four others were injured.
The two who were ejected are in critical condition. It is unknown if the severity of the accident
caused them to be ejected, or if it was a lack of seatbelt use. The four others who were injured only suffered
non-life-threatening injuries.
Based
on witness statements, the cause of the crash appears to be as speeding vehicle
that ran a red light and hit another vehicle, which then ran over a pedestrian
after being forced over the center line.
This second vehicle then hit another vehicle, which then led to a fifth
vehicle flipping over and trapping the people inside. People nearby who witnessed the crash tried
to rescue occupants in the vehicle, but they were not able to help. First responders and other emergency personnel
eventually arrived and helped pull these people to safety.
This
accident is just another example showing how dangerous it is to speed when
driving. The consequences can be
life-threatening, especially when you are speeding and running red lights at a
major intersection. Seatbelt use is
another important issue that could also have played a role in the severity of
some of the injuries in this crash.
Seatbelts save lives; it is that simple.
When you are wearing your seatbelt when in a vehicle, and you are
involved in an accident, you are more likely than not going to be protected
from fatal injuries. It does not make
sense to risk your life by choosing not to wear your seatbelt.
