A vehicle collision is generally made up of several distinct parts:
- The pre-collision phase: This refers to the events and conditions leading up to the accident, such as the vehicles’ speeds, road conditions, impairment or distraction of drivers, etc.
- The crash phase: The actual moment of impact when two or more vehicles collide.
- The post-collision phase: The events immediately after the crash including vehicle trajectories, final rest positions, injuries, etc.
- The emergency response phase: The actions taken by police, paramedics, firefighters, etc. once the collision has occurred.
- The investigation phase: Authorities investigate the crash site, collect evidence, interview witnesses, determine the causes, and document the incident.
- The recovery phase: The clean up, road clearing, vehicle towing, treatment of injuries, and actions taken to enable regular traffic flow again.
- The legal phase: Any legal charges or lawsuits that result from the crash, including determinations of fault and liability.
So in summary, a vehicle collision generally involves the pre-crash circumstances, the impact, the immediate aftermath, the emergency response, investigation, recovery efforts, and potential legal proceedings – making it a complex incident with several key phases.
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