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Side impact, door latch failure, Mitsubishi, Galant

Jim Spofford ([email protected])
Mon, 7 Sep 1998 11:50:19 -0400 (EDT)

I investigated an accindent approximately 5 years ago where a Mitsubishi
Galant was impacted broadside at the passenger door. As a result of this
impact, which I believe was a low speed impact, the Mitsubishi spun out
of control rotating approximately 180 degrees after which it collided
with a tree on the passenger's side door. Sometime after impact and
before collision with the tree the passenger door opened, which I beleive
was due to the impact, exposing the intrior of the passenger's side. Upon
impact the driver, who was wearing her safty belt, slid side ways, her
head hitting the tree. The driver sustained serious and lasting brain
damage.

I would be interested in talking with anyone who has had similar type
impacts involving Mitsubishi Galants wear there was a door latch failure.
I will be testifying in the near future in Civil court involving this
accident.

Jim Spofford
[email protected]

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