Source: Nbcmiami.com
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived on the scene of a serious rollover car accident early Saturday morning in Little Havana. A man had to be removed from his jeep SUV after a car crash involving multiple vehicles took place on Northwest 8th Avenue. Witnesses say the man driving the Jeep collided into two other cars and flipped over, trapping the driver inside. The man was taken out of the car by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and then transported to the hospital. His condition remains unknown. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Drivers are advised to avoid the area due to traffic delays.
Rollover Accidents in South Florida
Rollover accidents are among the deadliest type of automotive accidents. They can involve a single vehicle or multiple vehicles and may result in catastrophic injury or even death. Car accidents occur on a daily basis, and can result in serious injury and can even be fatal. Rollover accidents generally involve a singular car that loses its traction
and hits another vehicle or object.
Data shows that rollover car accidents lead to more severe injuries and fatalities than other kinds of motor vehicle accidents. In fact, rollover accidents comprise 33% of all fatal accidents in the U.S. despite accounting for only 2% of the total accidents that take place.
There are many factors that can lead to rollover car accidents but one of the most common factors is car design. Car design is known to contribute to an increased likelihood of a car rollover with taller, narrower cars being more likely to rollover than other kinds of cars. The kinds of cars most likely to rollover in an accident include SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, and overloaded vehicles.
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