Passengers Face Injuries When They Ride in the Back Of a Pickup Truck in Missouri

Passengers who do not wear seatbelts, or even worse - sit in the back of a pick up truck, even in the country are putting their life in danger.
Sitting in the back of a pickup bed is something that is commonly "done in the country." Sixty percent of automobile related fatalities occur in the country. The highways in rural areas alone pose more dangers than in suburban areas, as road conditions are often very poor on rural highways. Additionally, the greater distance from emergency services can also factor into the equation when life and death are on the line.
A recent accident on County Road 435, about seven miles northeast of Mexico, proved this to be true.
After losing control of the vehicle, the driver swerved, hit a mailbox, then overturned several times, ejecting ejected nine people from the bed of a pickup truck and two from the cab of the truck. The victims ranged in age from 10 to 40 years old.
One passenger was pronounced dead shortly after the accident at a local hospital. The driver had minor injuries. And several passengers were hospitalized in serious to good condition.
Tips for safe driving to keep you and your passengers safe:
• Wear your seatbelts
• Do not have your occupy more passengers than there is room for
• Never ride in the back of a pickup truck or SUV
• Drive without distractions - no texting, talking on cellphones, eating or paying more attention to your passengers than the road
• Never drink and drive
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