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Re: Speedometer Locked in Position Following a Collision

Jeff Haynes (jhaynes@webkorner.com)
Mon, 23 Mar 1998 19:21:48 -0500 (EST)

I have only seen a few, very few, collisions where this has occured.
The last one I feel was reliable only due to the fact that the driver
stated his approximate speed prior to impact. It was within a
couple mph of what the speedometer was still showing.

Dave made a good point about the collisions being virtually
head on with little or no skidmarks. That was evident
in the accident I investigated.

I would not rely on it yet alone want to try and prosecute
one soley upon a needle slap.

Jeff...

Jeff Haynes
jhaynes@webkorner.com

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