When a pedestrian is hit by a car it’s usually when they’re stepping out from a curb. On impact, the immediate problem is that the knee is only built to bend in one direction, so it will almost always break first. Depending on the force of the impact,
the tendons can also pull, twist and hyperextend well beyond their intended radius.
Graham’s neck is fortified with a brace-like structure that protects his head from injury when there is a sudden movement
When a pedestrian is hit by a car it’s usually when they’re stepping out from a curb. On impact, the immediate problem is that the knee is only built to bend in one direction, so it will almost always break first. Depending on the force of the impact,
the tendons can also pull, twist and hyperextend well beyond their intended radius.
Graham’s neck is fortified with a brace-like structure that protects his head from injury when there is a sudden movement
A pedestrian impact is mostly blunt force trauma. However, if our bodies are pitched to the road or if broken glass is involved, then cuts and abrasions can occur. Skin is vulnerable to the road, with bitumen potentially wearing through clothing.
This is even more important for motorcyclists and cyclists, who only have minimal protection between themselves and the road.