# 1997 HONDA CIVIC — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `458619` · 2004-03-05 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CIVIC
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING HIT A DEER, RAN OFF A SIX FOOT EMBANKMENT, AND HIT TWO BRICK WALLS. UPON IMPACT,  FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UNTIL THE END OF THE CRASH.  DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE CHEST AND KNEE, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
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