An Odessa man died in a one-car rollover accident on October 10. While rollover crashes account for only about 3 percent of serious auto accidents, they account for nearly one-third of passenger vehicle occupant fatalities. Because of this, it is important to know how to avoid a rollover accident as well as what you can do to increase your chances of surviving one.
Any vehicle can suffer a rollover accident, but taller, narrower vehicles such as pickups, vans, and SUVs are more likely to be involved in a rollover accident because they are top-heavy. While this does not mean you need to stop driving your van, pickup, or SUV, it does mean you should avoid putting excessively heavy loads on the roof.
To avoid creating an unbalanced load in any
Any vehicle can suffer a rollover accident, but taller, narrower vehicles such as pickups, vans, and SUVs are more likely to be involved in a rollover accident because they are top-heavy. While this does not mean you need to stop driving your van, pickup, or SUV, it does mean you should avoid putting excessively heavy loads on the roof.
To avoid creating an unbalanced load in any