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1996 FORD ESCORT — SEAT BELTS

firecrash2 injured · 265103 · 2001-01-02

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
ESCORT
Year
1996
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
SEAT BELTS
Speed
20 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
Yes
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

SEALT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SNAPPED OFF IN TRACK AND CAUSED A CONCUSION AS WELL AS A LARGE CONTUSION TO MY HEAD. IT REQUIRED 14 STITCHES AND 10 STAPLES. THE AIR BAGS DEPOLYED LATE CAUSEING MY HUSBAND TO HIT HIS HEAD ON THE WINDSHEILD. AND RUPTURING MY SPLEEN. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
738611
Machine
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